ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (RECRUITMENT & PROMOTION)

RULES, 1982

(As amended up to 1st January, 2004)

COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH

ANUSANDHAN BHAVAN, RAFI MARG,

NEW DELHI-110 001

CONTENTS

1 Part I - GENERAL

SECTION I - PRELIMINARY

SECTION II - CADRES AND STRENGTH

2 Part II – GENERAL CADRE

SECTION I - GRADES AND SCALES OF PAY

SECTION II – RECRUITMENT AND PROMOTION

3 Part-III – STENOGRAPHER CADRE

SECTION I – GRADES AND SCALES OF PAY

SECTION II – RECRUITMENT AND PROMOTION

4 Part-IV – FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS CADRE

SECTION I – GRADES AND SCALES OF PAY

 SECTION II – RECRUITMENT AND PROMOTION

5 Part-V - STORES AND PURCHASE CADRE

SECTION I – GRADES AND SCALES OF PAY

SECTION II – RECRUITMENT AND PROMOTION

6 Part VI – MISCELLANEOUS

7. ANNEXURES

COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH

RAFI MARG,

NEW DELHI –
110 001

No.33(90)/82-E.I 25th
February, 1982

COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (RECRUITMENT & PROMOTION) RULES,

1982

In exercise of the powers vested under Bye-law 71(b) of the Bye-Laws of the
CSIR, the following Rules have been made with the approval of the Governing
Body of CSIR, in supersession of all previous orders on the subject:-

PART I
 GENERAL

SECTION I – PRELIMINARY

1. Short Title and Commencement:

(i) These Rules shall be called the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Administrative Services (Recruitment and Promotion) (ASRP) Rules, 1982.

(ii) They shall apply to all Administrative (including Ministerial, Stenographic,

Finance & Accounts, Stores and Purchase) posts other than Group-D posts.

(iii) They shall come into force with effect from 1.2.1982.

2. Definitions: In these Rules, unless the context otherwise

requires-

(i) “Administrative post” means and includes all posts

classified as such under Bye-Law 57 of the Bye-Laws of
the CSIR, unless any post is excluded from the operation
of these rules.

(ii) “Cadre” means the strength of posts included in any of sub-clauses (i)
to (iv) of Rule3.

(iii) “Controlling Authority” means the Council of Scientific and Industrial

Research; and the powers of the Controlling Authority shall be exercised by the
Director-General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research or by such officer as
may be so authorized by the CSIR from time to time for a specific category of
posts.

(iv) “Permanent post” means a post carrying a definite rate of pay

sanctioned without limit of time.

(v) “Temporary post” means a post carrying a definite rate of pay sanctioned for a
limited time.font color="#800000">(vi) “Permanent Officer” means the holder of
a post in the CSIR in a permanent capacity.
(vii) “Service” means the service rendered in the CSIR.

(viii) “Approved Service” in relation to any Grade means the period or periods of
service in that Grade rendered after selection, according to prescribed procedure,
for long term appointment to the Grade and includes any period or periods during
which an officer would have held a duty post in that Grade but for his being on
leave or otherwise not being available for holding such post.

SECTION II – CADRES AND STRENGTH

3. Cadres – Officers employed in the CSIR Secretariat and in its National

Laboratories/Institutes in the posts mentioned in Rule 1 (ii) above shall be
included in one of the following Cadres as may be appropriate:

(i) General Cadre;

(ii) Stenographers‟ Cadre;

(iii) Finance and Accounts Cadre; and

(iv) Stores and Purchase Cadre.

4. Authorized Permanent Strength: The authorized permanent strength of each of

the above cadres shall consist of the permanent posts in each Cadre.

5. Temporary additions to the Authorized Permanent Strength: In addition to the

authorized permanent strength, temporary additions to the posts in any Cadre
may be made to such extent as may be found necessary from time to time.

6. Schedule of posts: The Controlling Authority shall maintain a schedule of posts

in each Cadre. The schedule shall show separately in respect of each Cadre:

(i) Total number of posts;

(ii) The number of such posts which are permanent; and

(iii) The number of such posts those are temporary.

7. If in the opinion of the Controlling Authority, the functions attached to a post
are such that the incumbent is required to possess special and/or technical
qualifications, the Controlling Authority may declare the post to be an “excluded”
post. Upon such declaration and as long as the declaration is in force, the
“excluded” post shall be deemed not to be included in any Cadre.

8. Scales of Pay: The scales of pay of the Grades of the Cadre shall be as approved
by the Govt. of India from time to time for such posts and adopted by the CSIR.

PART II

GENERAL CADRE

SECTION I – GRADES AND SCALES OF

PAY

1. Grades: Posts in the General Cadre shall be classified in the following Grades
and designated as shown below:

S.No . Designation Scale of Pay Group

1. Senior Deputy Rs.14,300-400-18,300 A

Secretary/Senior Controller of
Administration
2. Deputy Secretary/Controller of Rs.12,000-375-16,500 A
Administration
3. Under Rs.10,000-325-15,200 A
Secretary/Administrative
Officer
4. Section Officer (General) Rs.6500-200-10,500 B

5. Assistant (General) Grade-I Rs.5500-175-9000 B

6. Assistant (General) Grade-II Rs.4000-100-6000 C
7. Assistant (General) Grade-III Rs.3050-75-3950-80-4590 C
 SECTION II – RECRUITMENT AND PROMOTION

1. Senior Deputy Secretary/Senior Controller of

Administration (Rs.14,300-400-18,300)

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made by promotion on the basis of merit on the
recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee which shall
interview the eligible candidates from amongst the officers holding the post of
Deputy Secretary/Controller of Administration in the grade of Rs.12,000-375-
16,500 and who have rendered not less than 5 years of approved service in that
grade.

If, in a particular year, sufficient number of eligible officers is not available, DG,
CSIR may, at his discretion, relax the qualifying service to four years.

2. Deputy Secretary/Controller of Administration (Rs.12,000-375-16,500)

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made by promotion on the basis of merit on the
recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee which shall
interview the eligible candidates from amongst the Under
Secretaries/Administrative Officers in the grade of Rs.10,000-325-15,200 who
have rendered not less than five years of approved service in that grade.

If, in a particular year, sufficient number of eligible officers is not available, DG,
CSIR may, at his discretion, relax the qualifying service to four years.

3. Under Secretary/Administrative Officer (Rs.10,000-325-15,200)

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made by promotion, on the basis of merit from
amongst Section Officers (General) and Private Secretaries who have rendered not
less than 8 years of approved service in the grade of Rs.6500-200-10,500 and on
the recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee which shall
interview the eligible candidates.

(i) Vacancies in this grade occurring in a year shall be filled in the ratio of 2:1 from
amongst Section Officers (General) and Private Secretaries. In the event of non-
availability of suitable officers for filling up vacancies earmarked for a cadre, such
unfilled vacancies shall not be filled up from officers of another cadre.

(ii) 25% of the Private Secretaries who have completed minimum six years of
approved service as Private Secretary be made to work as Section Officer
(General) for a period of one year before they are considered for promotion to the
post of Under Secretary/Administrative Officer.

4. Section Officer (General) (Rs.6500-200-10,500)

(i) 33-1/3% by promotion from amongst regular Assistants (General)

Grade I who have rendered not less than 8 years approved service in that
Grade on the basis of Selection-cum-Seniority subject to rejection of unfit
on the recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee.

(ii) 33-1/3% by promotion on the basis of result of departmental competitive test

limited to those Assistants (General) Grade-I, Assistants (F&A) Grade-I,
Assistants (Stores & Purchase) Grade-I and Senior Stenographers who have a
University Degree in any discipline and have completed not less than 3 (three)
years qualifying service in their respective grades. However, in the event of non-
filling up of vacancies under the departmental examination quota, these shall be
filled up by direct recruitment.

(iii) 33-1/3% by direct recruitment on the basis of result of an open competitive

examination and interview from amongst candidates possessing University
Degree. Age not exceeding 28 years, relaxable in the case of SC/ST/OBC
candidates as per rules. Departmental candidates including those holding posts in
the Stenographers, Finance & Accounts and Stores & Purchase Cadres and
possessing the requisite educational qualification will be eligible to compete and
there will be no age restriction in their case. Those who qualify in the examination
will be called for interview.

5. Assistant (General) Grade-I (Rs.5500-175-9000)

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made on local basis as follows:

(i) 50% by promotion on local basis from Assistants (General) Grade II who have
completed not less than 5 years approved service in that Grade on the basis of
seniority, subject to rejection of unfit, and on the recommendation of the
Departmental Promotion Committee.

(ii) 25% by means of limited departmental competitive examination from

amongst Assistants (General) Grade-II/Assistants (F&A) Grade-II/Assistants
(S&P) Grade-II /Junior Stenographers possessing University Degree and having
not less than 3 years approved service in that grade.

(iii) 25% by direct recruitment from amongst candidates possessing

University Degree, age not exceeding 28 years, relaxable in case of
SC/ST/OBC candidates as per rules, on the basis of result of competitive
examination and interview. Departmental candidates possessing the
requisite qualifications will be eligible to compete and there will be no age
restriction in their case.

6. Assistant (General) Grade-II (Rs.4000-100-6000)

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made on local basis in the CSIR Hqrs. and its
National Laboratories/Institutes as follows:-

100% by promotion on local basis from amongst the Assistants (General)

Grade-III who have completed not less than 3 years approved service as
Assistant (General) Grade-III on the basis of seniority subject to rejection of
unfit and on the recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee.

7. Assistant (General) Grade-III (Rs.3050-75-3950-80-4590)

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made on local basis in the CSIR Hqrs. and its
National Laboratories/Institutes by direct recruitment, on the basis of result of
competitive examination held from time to time from amongst candidates
possessing minimum educational qualification of 10+2/XII or its equivalent and
typing speed of 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi typewriting. Age not
exceeding 28 years, relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per rules.
There is no age limit for departmental candidates provided they possess the
prescribed qualifications. The candidates who qualify in the competitive
 examination will be interviewed by a Selection Committee but the weightage of
interview would not exceed 25% of the total prescribed marks.

Provided that:

(i) 10% of the vacancies in the cadre of Assistant (General) Grade-III in National
Laboratories/Institutes and 5% of the vacancies in CSIR Hqrs. shall be filled up
from amongst the Group `D‟ (non-technical) employees borne on the regular
establishment, who are 10+2/XII pass and have rendered 5 years approved
service, on the basis of seniority-cum-fitness.

(ii) 10% of the vacancies in the cadre of Assistant (General) Grade-III in the
National. Laboratories/Institutes and 5% of the vacancies in CSIR Hqrs. shall be
filled up from amongst the Group `D‟ (non-technical) employees borne on the
regular establishment subject to the following conditions:-

Selection shall be made through a departmental competitive examination in

General Hindi/General English and General Knowledge and proficiency test in
typewriting at the speed of 25/30 w.p.m. in Hindi/English, confined to such Group
`D‟ (non-technical) staff who have rendered minimum of 5 years of approved
service in CSIR and fulfill the minimum educational qualification viz. 10+2/XII
pass or equivalent.

Part III

STENOGRAPHERS‟ CADRE SECTION I –

GRADES AND SCALES OF PAY

1. Grades – Posts in the Stenographers‟ Cadre shall be classified in the following

Grades and designated as shown below:-

S.No Designation Scale of Pay Group

1. Private Secretary Rs.6500-200-10,500 B

2. Senior Stenographer Rs.5500-175-9000 B

3. Junior Stenographer Rs.4000-100-6000 C

SECTION II – RECRUITMENT AND PROMOTION

1. Private Secretary (Rs.6,500-200-10,500)

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made as under:

(i) 50% by DPC from amongst Senior Stenographers who have rendered not less
than 8 years of approved service on the basis of seniority subject to rejection of
unfit; the employees should be permanent either in the lower post or on the post
of Senior Stenographer; and

(ii) 50% on the basis of departmental competitive test, as per scheme of

examination notified vide CSIR letter No.33(84)/4/2001-E-I dated
15.10.2001, from amongst the Senior Stenographers who have a University
Degree in any discipline with 3 years approved service.

2. Senior Stenographer (Rs.5,500-175-9,000)

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made on local basis in the CSIR Hqrs. and in
each National Laboratory/Institute as follows:-

(i) 50% by promotion from amongst the Junior Stenographers who have
rendered a minimum of 5 years of approved service in that grade on the
basis of seniority subject to rejection of unfit and on the
recommendations of Departmental Promotion Committee;

(ii) 25% by examination & proficiency test limited to departmental

candidates (Junior Stenographers) having minimum speed of 100 w.p.m.
in shorthand and 35/40 w.p.m. in Hindi/English typing. The candidates
will have to qualify a test in General Hindi/General English.

(iii) 25% by direct recruitment by open advertisement from amongst the

candidates possessing a University Degree and minimum speed of 100
w.p.m. in shorthand and 35/40 w.p.m. in Hindi/English typewriting and
on the basis of a competitive test in General Hindi/General English. Age
not exceeding 28 years, relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per
rules. In case of departmental candidates, if otherwise qualified, there
will be no age restriction.

3. Junior Stenographer (4000-100-6000)

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made on local basis in the CSIR Hqrs. and in
each National Laboratory/Institute from amongst the candidates possessing
minimum educational qualification of 10+2/XII or equivalent and speed of 80
W.P.M. in shorthand and 40/35 W.P.M. in typewriting in English/Hindi and on the
basis of competitive proficiency test. Age not exceeding 28 years, relaxable in case
of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per rules. Departmental candidates will also be
eligible to compete and there will be no age restriction in their case.

PART IV

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS CADRE

SECTION I – GRADES AND SCALES OF
PAY

1. Posts in the Finance & Accounts Cadre shall be classified into the following
Grades and designated as shown below:

S.No Designation Scale of Pay Group

1. Senior Deputy Financial Adviser Rs.14,300-400-18,300 A

2. Deputy Financial Adviser Rs.12,000-375-16,500 A

3. Finance & Accounts Officer Rs.10,000-325-15,200 A

4. Section Officer (Finance & Accounts) Rs.6500-200-10,500 B

5. Assistant (Finance & Accounts) Grade I Rs.5500-175-9000 B

6. Assistant (Finance & Accounts) Grade II Rs.4000-100-6000 C

Assistant (Finance & Accounts) Grade Rs.3050-75-3950-80-

7. C
III 4590

SECTION II – RECRUITMENT AND PROMOTION

1. Senior Deputy Financial Adviser

(Rs.14,300-400-18,300)

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made by promotion on the basis of merit and on
the recommendations of Departmental Promotion Committee which shall interview
the eligible candidates from amongst the Deputy Financial Advisers in the grade of
Rs.12,000-375- 16,500 and who have rendered not less than 5 years of approved
service in that grade.

If, in a particular year, sufficient number of eligible officers is not available, DG,
CSIR may, at his discretion, relax the qualifying service to four years.

2. Deputy Financial Adviser (Rs.12000-375-16500)

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made by promotion on merit and from amongst
the Finance & Accounts Officers in the grade of Rs.10,000-15,200 with not less
than five years of approved service in that grade and on the recommendations of
the Departmental Promotion Committee which shall interview the eligible
candidates.

If, in a particular year, sufficient number of eligible officers is not available, DG,
CSIR may, at his discretion, relax the qualifying service to four years.

3. Finance & Accounts Officer (Rs.10,000-325-15,200)

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made by promotion on the basis of m erit from
amongst the Section Officers (Finance & Accounts) who have completed not less
than 8 years approved service in that Grade and on the recommendations of the
Departmental Promotion Committee which shall interview the eligible candidates.
Notwithstanding the above, the Controlling Authority may secure the services of
experienced Finance & Accounts Officers on deputation basis for fixed period from
the CAG/CGA/Indian

Railways/CGDA provided the total number of such Officers at any time does not
exceed 25% of the authorized strength and suitable internal candidates are not
available. Officers taken on deputation for a fix period would not be eligible for
permanent absorption in CSIR.

4. Section Officer (Finance & Accounts) (Rs.6,500-200-10,500)

(i) 33-1/3% by promotion from amongst regular Assistants (Finance & Accounts)
Grade-I who have rendered not less than 8 years approved service in that Grade
on the basis of Selection-cum-Seniority subject to rejection of unfit and on the
recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee.

(ii) 33-1/3% from amongst Assistants (General) Grade-I, Assistants (F&A) Grade-
I, Assistants (Stores & Purchase) Grade I and Senior Stenographers who have a
University Degree in any discipline and have completed not less than 3 years
qualifying service in their respective grades, on the basis of a departmental
competitive examination. However, in the event of non-filling up of the vacancies
under departmental examination quota, these vacancies shall be filled up by direct
recruitment;

(iii) 33-1/3% by direct recruitment through an open competitive examination and

interview from amongst candidates possessing University Degree. Age not
exceeding 28 years, relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per
rules.Departmental candidates possessing requisite educational qualification will
also be eligible to appear in the examination and there will be no age restriction in
their case. Those who qualify in the examination will be called for interview.

5. Assistant (Finance & Accounts) Grade-I (Rs.5500-175-9000)

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made as follows:

(i) 50% by promotion amongst Assistants (Finance & Accounts) Grade-II, who
have completed not less than 5 years of approved service as Assistants (Finance &
Accounts) Grade-II on the basis of seniority subject to rejection of unfit and on
the recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee.

(ii) 25% by means of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination from

amongst Assistants (General) Grade-II/ Assistants (Finance & Accounts) Grade-
II/Assistants (Stores & Purchase) Grade – II, Junior Stenographers possessing
University Degree with three years approved service.

(iii) 25% by Direct Recruitment from amongst candidates possessing

University Degree, on the basis of result of Open Competitive Examination
and interview. Age not exceeding 28 years; relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC
candidates as per rules. There is no age limit for departmental candidates
provided they have the prescribed educational qualification.

6. Assistant (Finance & Accounts) Grade-II (Rs.4000-100-6000)

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made on local basis in the CSIR Hqrs. and in
each Laboratory/Institute as follows:-

100% by promotion on local basis from amongst the Assistants (Finance &
Accounts) Grade-III who have completed not less than 3 years approved
service as Assistant (Finance & Accounts) Grade-III on the basis of seniority
subject to rejection of unfit and on the recommendations of the
Departmental Promotion Committee.

7. Assistant (Finance & Accounts) Grade-III (Rs.3050-75-3,950-80-4,590)

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made on local basis in the CSIR Hqrs. and in
each National Laboratory/Institute by direct recruitment, on the basis of result of
competitive examination from amongst candidates possessing minimum
educational qualification of 10+2/XII or its equivalent with Commerce as one of
the subjects and typewriting speed of 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi
typewriting. Age not exceeding 28 years, relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC
candidates as per rules. There is no age limit for departmental candidates
provided they possess the prescribed qualifications. The candidates who qualify in
the competitive examination will be interviewed by a Selection Committee but the
weightage in the interview would not exceed 25% of the total prescribed marks.
Provided that:

(i) 10% of the vacancies in the cadre of Assistant (Finance & Accounts)
Grade-III in National Laboratories/Institutes and 5% of the vacancies in
CSIR Hqrs. shall be filled up from amongst the Group `D‟ (non-technical)
employees borne on the regular establishment, who are 10+2/XII pass
and have rendered 5 years approved service, on the basis of seniority-
cum-fitness.

(ii) 10% of the vacancies in the cadre of Assistant (Finance &

Accounts) Grade-III in the National Laboratories/Institutes and
5% of the vacancies in CSIR Hqrs. shall be filled up from amongst
the Group `D‟ (non-technical) employees borne on the regular
establishment subject to the following conditions:-

Selection shall be made through a departmental competitive examination in

General Hindi/General English and General Knowledge and proficiency test in
typewriting at the speed of 25/30 w.p.m. in Hindi/English, confined to such Group
`D‟ (nontechnical) employees who have rendered minimum of 5 years of approved
service in CSIR and fulfill the minimum educational qualification viz. 10+2/XII
pass or equivalent with Commerce as one of the subjects.

PART V

STORES AND PURCHASE CADRE

SECTION I – GRADES AND SCALES OF
PAY

1. Posts in the Stores & Purchase Cadre shall be classified in the following grades
and designated as shown below:

Sl. No. Designation Scale of Pay Group

1. Senior Stores & Purchase Officer (SG) Rs.14,300-400-18,300 A

2. Senior Stores & Purchase Officer Rs.12,000-375-16,500 A

3. Stores & Purchase Officer Rs.10,000-325-15,200 A
4. Deputy Stores & Purchase Officer Rs.6500-200-10,500 B
5. Assistant (Stores & Purchase) Grade I Rs.5500-175-9000 B

6. Assistant (Stores & Purchase) Grade II Rs.4000-100-6000 C

7. Assistant (Stores & Purchase) Grade Rs.3050-75-3950-80- 4590 C

III

SECTION II – RECRUITMENT AND PROMOTION

1. Senior Stores & Purchase Officer (SG) (Rs.14,300-400-18,300)

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made by promotion on the basis of merit on the
recommendations of Departmental Promotion Committee which shall interview the
eligible candidates from amongst the Senior Stores & Purchase Officers in the
grade of Rs.12000- 375-16500 and who have rendered not less than 5 years of
approved service in that grade. If, in a particular year, sufficient number of
eligible officers is not available, DG, CSIR may, at his discretion, relax the
qualifying service to four years.

2. Senior Stores & Purchase Officer (Rs.12000-375-16500)

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made by promotion on the basis of merit on the
recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee which shall interview
the eligible candidates from amongst the Stores & Purchase Officers in the grade
of Rs.10,000- 15,200 who have rendered not less than five years of approved
service in that grade.

If, in a particular year, sufficient number of eligible officers is not available, DG,
CSIR may, at his discretion, relax the qualifying service to four years.

3. Stores & Purchase Officer (Rs.10,000-325-15,200)

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made by promotion from amongst the Deputy
Stores & Purchase officers in the grade of Rs.6,500-10,500 who have rendered not
less than 8 years approved service on the basis of merit and on the
recommendations of Departmental Promotion Committee which shall interview the
eligible candidates.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the appointment to the posts of this

grade may be made by borrowing officers for a fixed period from Central
Government, allied R&D institutions and from organized service holding
comparable grade or who have rendered 8 years service in the grade of Rs.6500-
10,500 or equivalent subject to a maximum of 33-1/3% of the number of
vacancies in a year. Officers taken on deputation for fixed period would not be
eligible for permanent absorption in CSIR.

4. Deputy Stores & Purchase Officer (Rs.6,500-200-10,500)

(i) 33-1/3% by promotion from amongst the Assistants (Stores & Purchase)
Grade-I in the scale of pay of Rs.5500-9000 who have rendered not less than 8
years approved service in that Grade on the basis of Selection-cum-Seniority
subject to rejection of unfit and on the recommendations of the Departmental
Promotion Committee.

(ii) 33-1/3% by promotion on the basis of departmental competitive examination

from amongst the Assistants (General) Grade-I, Assistants (F&A) Grade-I,
Assistants (Stores & Purchase) Grade I and Senior Stenographers who have a
University Degree in any discipline and have completed not less than 3 (three)
years qualifying service in that grade. However, in the event of non-filling up of
vacancies under the departmental examination quota, these vacancies shall be
filled up by direct recruitment.

(iii) 33-1/3% by direct recruitment on the basis of result of an open

competitive examination and interview from amongst the candidates
possessing University Degree. Age not exceeding 28 years, relaxable in the
case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per rules. Departmental candidates
fulfilling the educational qualifications will also be eligible to appear in the
examination and there will be no age restriction in their case. Those who
qualify in the examination will be called for interview.

5. Assistant (Stores & Purchase) Grade-I/Stores Verification Assistant Gr.I

(Rs.5500-175-9000)
Recruitment to this Grade shall be made as follows:

(i) 50% by promotion from amongst Assistants (Stores & Purchase) Gr.II in
the grade of Rs.4000-6000 who have rendered not less than 5 years service
in that grade on the basis of seniority subject to rejection of unfit and on
the recommendations of Departmental Promotion Committee.

(ii) 25% by means of Limited Departmental Competitive examination from

amongst Assistants (General) Grade-II / Assistants (F&A) Grade II / Assistants (S
& P)) Grade-II / Jr. Stenographers possessing University Degree and having not
less than 3 years approved service in that grade.

(iii) 25% by Direct Recruitment from amongst candidates possessing University

Degree, on the basis of result of open competitive examination and interview. Age
not exceeding 28 years relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per rules.
There is no age limit for departmental candidates provided they have the
prescribed educational qualification.

6. Assistant (Stores & Purchase) Gr. II (Rs.4000-100-6000)

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made on local basis in the CSIR Hqrs. and in
each Laboratory/Institute as follows:-

100% by promotion from amongst Assistants (Stores & Purchase) Grade III
who have completed not less than 3 years approved service in that Grade on
the basis of seniority subject to rejection of unfit, and on the
recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee.

7. Assistant (Stores & Purchase) Gr.III (Rs.3050-75-3950-80-4590)

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made on local basis in the CSIR Hqrs. and in
each National Laboratory/Institute by direct recruitment, on the basis of result
of competitive examination from amongst candidates possessing minimum
educational qualification of 10+2/XII or its equivalent and speed of 30 w.p.m. in
English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi typewriting. Age not exceeding 28 years, relaxable
in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per rules. There is no age limit for
departmental candidates provided they possess the prescribed qualifications.
The candidates who qualify in the competitive examination will be interviewed
by a Selection Committee but the weightage of interview would not exceed 25%
of the total prescribed marks.

Provided that:

(i) 10% of the vacancies in the cadre of Assistant (Stores & Purchase)
Grade-III in National Laboratories/Institutes and 5% of the vacancies in
CSIR Hqrs. shall be filled up from amongst the Group `D‟ (non-technical)
employees borne on the regular establishment, who are 10+2/XII pass
and have rendered 5 years approved service, on the basis of seniority-
cum-fitness and on the recommendation of the DPC.

(ii) 10% of the vacancies in the cadre of Assistant (Stores & Purchase) Grade-III
in the National. Laboratories/Institutes and 5% of the vacancies in CSIR Hqrs.
shall be filled up from amongst the Group `D‟ (non-technical) employees borne on
the regular establishment subject to the following conditions:-

Selection shall be made through a departmental competitive examination in

General Hindi/General English and General Knowledge and proficiency test in
typewriting at the speed of 25/30 w.p.m. in Hindi/English, confined to such Group
`D‟ (non-technical) staff who have rendered minimum of 5 years of approved
service in CSIR and fulfill the minimum educational qualification viz. 10+2/XII
pass or equivalent.

PART VI

MISCELLANEOUS

(A) Selection/Departmental Promotion Committee (for Group `A‟ Posts in

General/Finance & Accounts Cadres):-

The Selection/Departmental Promotion Committee for the posts of Officers of

Group `A‟ in General/Finance & Accounts Cadres shall be constituted from time
to time by the Controlling Authority as follows:-
 1 DG, CSIR or his nominee Chairman

2 Two Directors of National Laboratories/Institutes Members

3 A representative of the Ministry of Home Affairs (for posts in Member
the General Cadre) or Comptroller & Auditor General of
India/Director of Audit, Central Revenues (for posts in
Finance & Accounts Cadre)

4 Joint Secretary (Administration), CSIR Member(Ex-Officio)

5 Financial Adviser, CSIR Member (Ex-Officio)
6 Such other Member or Members as may be nominated by Member
the DG,CSIR
7 Representative of SC/ST Member

(B) Selection/Departmental Promotion Committee (for Group `A’ posts in Stores & Purchase
Cadre):-

The Selection/Departmental Promotion Committee for the posts of Officers of Group `A’ in
the Stores & Purchase Cadre shall be constituted from time to time by the Controlling
Authority as follows:-

One outside expert to be nominated by the DG,

1 Chairman
CSIR

Three outside experts to be nominated by the DG,

2 Members
CSIR

One Director from a National Laboratory/Institute

3 Member
to be nominated by the DG, CSIR

Member (Ex-
4 Joint Secretary (Administration), CSIR
Officio)

Member (Ex-
5 Financial Adviser, CSIR
Officio)
6 Representative of SC/ST Member

(C) Selection/Departmental Promotion Committee (for Group `B’ gazetted – all Cadres):-

The Selection/Departmental Promotion Committee for all Grades of Group `B’ (Gazetted)
shall be constituted as follows:

(i) Joint Secretary (Administration), CSIR

(ii) Financial Adviser, CSIR

(iii) Representative of SC/ST

(D) Selection/Departmental Promotion Committee (for Group `B’ (non-gazetted) and

Group `C‟ posts - all cadres):-

The Selection/Departmental Promotion Committee for all Grades of Group `B‟

(non- Gazetted) and Group `C‟ shall be constitutedas follows:

1. Director* or his nominee Chairman

2. Three Officers from amongst the following officers Members

a) Sr. Deputy Secretary/Senior Controller of Administration/

Deputy Secretary/Controller of Administration/ Under
Secretary/Administrative Officer

b) Deputy Secretary/Under Secretary from CSIR

Hqrs./Laboratory/Institute

c) Deputy Financial Adviser/Finance & Accounts Officer

3. Representative of SC/ST as per rules Member

* Joint Secretary (Admn.) in the case of CSIR Hqrs.

Note:
1. Selection/Departmental Promotion Committees for posts borne on “Local
Cadres” shall be constituted by the Joint Secretary (Admn.), CSIR in the case of
CSIR Headquarters and by the Directors in the case of National
Laboratory/Institute.

2. The authority authorized to hold competitive/qualifying examinations,

wherever provided in the rules, shall be prescribed by the Controlling Authority.

3. Age Relaxation: The upper age limit prescribed for direct recruitment would be
be:

(i) relaxed for SCs/STs/OBCs and certain other categories as notified by the
Central Govt from time to time.

(ii) relaxable cumulatively with any other age relaxation for SCs/STs/OBCs

4. GENERAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:

(i) Officers recruited in or promoted to a Grade shall be placed on probation for a

period of one year from the date of appointment and this period may be extended
or curtailed at the discretion of the appointing authority.

(ii) Officers recruited direct or promoted to a Grade shall undergo such training as
may be prescribed from time to time.

(iii) Officers holding posts under the CSIR shall be liable to serve anywhere in
India

(iv) Reservations shall be made for members of the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled

Tribes/OBC/Physically Handicapped in vacancies filled by direct recruitment and
for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Physically Handicapped persons by
promotion in accordance with the orders issued by the Govt. of India/ CSIR from
time to time.

5. Appointment to short-term vacancies: Notwithstanding the provisions contained

in these Rules, short-term vacancies may be filled locally subject to such orders as
may be issued by the Controlling Authority from time to time.
6. Recruitment through Employment Exchange: Notwithstanding the provisions
contained in these rules, posts in the categories of Assistant (General) Grade III
/ Assistant (Finance & Accounts) Grade-III, Assistant (Stores & Purchase)
Grade-III and Junior Stenographers shall normally be filled from amongst the
identified casual workers of CSIR and its Laboratories/Institutes or through
Employment Exchange (as per instructions issued from time to time), other
conditions for recruitment being the same as prescribed for direct recruitment.

7. The Director-General, CSIR may from time to time issue such general or
special directions as may be necessary to relax or remove the difficulties in the
operation of any of the provisions of these Rules.

8. Where any doubt arises with regard to interpretation of any of the provision(s)
of these Rules, the matter shall be referred to the Director-General, CSIR whose
decision shall be final.

9. Procedure for Departmental Examination: A common examination for all the

vacancies up to the level of Section Officer in all the cadres in CSIR Hqrs. and its
National Laboratories/Institutes shall be conducted by the CSIR Headquarters and
the names of candidates qualifying in the examination will be selected for making
appointments as far as possible on the basis of preferences shown by the
candidates in their applications.

10. Pay fixation

The pay of Officers and staff shall be fixed as per rules and CSIR instructions on
the Subject.

CSIR Circular letter No.33(113)/87-E.I dated 5th April, 1994

Sub: CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982 –

amendment thereof.

Sir,
 I am directed to state that the Governing Body of CSIR, at its meeting held on
12.1.1994, has approved the amendment to the existing provision for recruitment
to the post of Under Secretary/Administrative Officer (Gr.I). Accordingly, the
following additions be made:-

i) Vacancies in this grade occurring in a year be filled in the ratio of 2:1 from
amongst Section Officers (Gen.) and Sr. Personal Asstts. (now re-designated as
Private Secretaries). In the event of non-availability of suitable officers for filling
up vacancies earmarked for a Cadre, such unfilled vacancies will not be filled up
from officers of another Cadre; and

(iv) 25% of the Private Secretaries who have completed minimum six years of
approved service as Sr. Personal Asstts. (now re-designated as Private
Secretaries) be made to work as Section Officer (Gen.) for a period of one year
before they are considered for promotion to the post of Under
Secretary/Administrative Officer.

Note: Governing Body also approved appointments/selections made so far as Sr.

Personal Asstts., now re-designated as Private Secretaries to the post of Under
Secretary/Administrative Officer (Gr.I) in the scale of Rs.3000-4500.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-

(S.P. GERA)

UNDER SECRETARY

CSIR Circular letter No.33(81)/96-E.I dated 12.7.1996

Sub: Grant of higher start for departmental promotees to Section Officers

(Gen.)/Private Secretary grade and grant of minimum increase in the basic pay in
case of promotion from Under Secretary level to Deputy Secretary level.

Sir,
 I am directed to state that the Governing Body of CSIR at its first meeting
held on 26.4.1996 has approved the following:

(i) Grant of higher start in the form of two advance increments to

Assistants/Sr. Stenographers in CSIR on their promotion to the post of
Section Officer (Gen.)/Private Secretary respectively in terms of
Government of India, DoPT OM No.5/16/88-CS-I dated 21.3.1994. These
orders shall take effect from 1.1.1986. However, the actual payment shall
be effective from 26.10.89;

(ii) Grant of minimum increase in basic pay of Rs.250/- per month of case
of promotion from Under Secretary level of Deputy Secretary level in
terms of Government of India DoPT OM No.5/3/89-Estt. (Pay-I) dated
6.3.1991. These orders shall take effect from 1.1.86.

A copy each of the Govt. of India, DoPT OMs dated 21.3.1994 and
6.3.1991 respectively cited above and subsequent OM No.5/3/89-Estt.
(P.I) dated 6.8.1991 issued on the subject are also enclosed for ready
reference.

Accordingly, the notes (i) & (iii) appearing under Part II Section I
(General Cadre) in the CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment &
Promotion) Rules, 1982 stand amended as under effective from
1.1.1986:-

S/N Existing Provision Revised Provision

The pay of an Officer of Grade. I of
The pay of an Officer of Grade.I of the
the service promoted to the
service promoted to the post of D.S.
Selection Grade shall be fixed at
level shall be fixed at such stage in the
1 such stage in the scale as shall give
scale as shall give him an increase of
him an increase of not less than
not less than Rs.650/- p.m. over his pay
Rs.150/- p.m. over his pay in
in Grade.I
Grade.I.
The pay of an Officer appointed on The pay of an Officer appointed on
promotion from Grade.III to Grade promotion from Grade. III to Grade.II
2 II shall be fixed under the (Asstt.(G)/Sr. Stenographer on their
Fundamental Rules of Govt. of India promotion to the post of Section Officer
subject, however, to a minimum of (G)/Private Secretary, respectively)
 Rs.710/- p.m. fixed under the fundamental rules of
Govt. of India subject, however, shall be
to a minimum of Rs.6900/--p.m.

The pay fixation shall be subject to such other restrictions/clarifications etc. as may be
issued by Government of India from time to time.

The above decision may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned in your
Lab./Instt. for their information, guidance and necessary action.

Yours
faithfully,

S
d
/
-

(B.S.
Gaira)

Deputy
Secretary

Encl: As above.

Copy to:-

1. PS to DG, CSIR.

2. PS to Joint Secretary (Admn.),

CSIR.

3. P.S. to Financial Adviser, CSIR.

4. All Dy. Secretarys/Sr. Dy. F.A.s, CSIR

Hqrs.

5. DS(CO)/US(CO), CSIR Hqrs.

 6. Legal Adviser, CSIR.

7. Shri M. Bapuji, General Secretary, CSIR-SWA, C/o RRL,

Bhubaneswar.

8. Shri M. Suresh Prasad, General Secretary, C/o CFTRI, Mysore.

CSIR circular letter No.2(Misc.)/Rectt./94-R&A dated 5.8.1996

Sub: Amendment to “CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982.

Sir,

The Governing Body of CSIR in its 141st meeting held on 26th April, 1996 has approved
the following amendment to ”CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion)
Rules, 1982:-

Existing Rule Amended Rule

The upper age limit prescribed The upper age limit prescribed for
for direct recruitment may be direct recruitment would be:-
relaxed up to a maximum of 5
years if a candidate belongs to 1- Relaxation for SCs/STs/OBCs and
SCs/STs. certain other categories as notified
by the Central Govt. from time to
time.

2- Relaxable cumulatively with any

other age relaxation for
SCs/STs/OBCs.

The aforesaid amendment to Recruitment Rules will come into force with immediate
effect.

Yours
faithfully,

S
d
 /
-

(R.S.
Antil)

Under
Secretary

CSIR Circular letter No.33(113)/87-E.I dated 8.6.1998.

Sub: CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment and Promotion) Rules, 1982 –

amendment thereof.

Sir,

I am directed to state that the Governing Body of CSIR at its 144 th meeting
held on 18.2.1998 has accorded approval for re-classification of the following
posts as Group-B posts (from Group-C) consequent on the revision of the scales of
pay of the posts of Rs.5500-9000.

1. Asstt.(General)

2. Asstt. (Finance & Accounts)

3. Senior Stenographer

4. Stores & Purchase Assistant Gr.III

Accordingly, the Group mentioned against the said posts in the CSIR
Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982, as amended from
time to time, may be read as “B”.

Yours faithfully,
 Sd/-

(S.V.
Samuel)
Deputy
Secretary

Copy to: DS(CO)

CSIR Circular letter No.33(1)/Misc/98 dated 24.11.1998

Sub: Grant of advance increments/incentives to those who qualify in ICWA/AICA

Examinations.

Sir,

I am directed to state that the Governing Body of CSIR at its 145th meeting
held on 27th July, 1998 has approved the adoption of the Scheme of financial
incentives for those who qualify in ICWA/AICA Examinations as contained in
Government of India/C&AG Circulars No.178-PC(Coord.)I-87 dated 7.9.1987 and
45-NGE(Entt.)/45-93-III dated 24.1.1996 (copies enclosed) in CSIR.

This may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned.

Yours
faithfully,

S
d
/
-

(C.
Manvazha
gan)
 Under
Secretary

Copy to:

1. All COAs/AOs of all the National Labs./Instts. for their information &
guidance. 2. All Sections/Divisions in CSIR Hqrs., CSIR Complex, New
Delhi.

3. Dr. M. Bapuji, General Secretary, CSIR-SWA, C/o RRL, Bhubaneswar.

4. Shri A. Majumdar, General Secretary, All India Federation of CSIR

Employees, C/o CFRI, Dhanbad.

CSIR Circular letter No.33(113)/87-E.I dated 9.2.1999.

Sub: Deputation of Administrative staff-retention of lien – regarding.

Sir,

I am directed to state that the Governing Body of CSIR at its 146th meeting
held on 29.12.1998 has accorded approval for relieving Common Cadre Officers of
CSIR to join Autonomous bodies on lien basis by DG, CSIR in exceptional
circumstances, in consultation with the Financial Adviser. CSIR subject to
reporting such cases to Governing Body for information, following the same
guidelines made in respect of S&T staff as per CSIR letter No.14(25)/89-E.II
dated 25.11.1993 to the extent applicable to Administrative Cadre.

This may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-

(C. MANAVAZHAGAN)

UNDER SECRETARY
Copy to:

1. Head, HRDC, CSIR Complex,

New Delhi.

2. DS(CO), CSIR Hqrs.

Circular letter No.33(1)/Misc.98-E.I dated 9.2.1999.

Sub: Grant of higher start to departmental promotee Section Officers (Finance &
Accounts) and Deputy Stores & Purchase Officers.

Sir,

I am directed to state that the Government Body, CSIR at its 146 th meeting
held on 29.12.1998 has approved the grant of higher start with two increments
above the minimum of the basic pay in the pay scale of Rs.6500-10500 to
departmental promotee Section Officers (Finance & Accounts) and Deputy Stores
& Purchase Officers with effect from 1.1.1996 as admissible to departmental
promotee Section Officers (G) and Private Secretaries vide CSIR letter
No.33(1)Misc/98-E.I dated 14.7.1998.

This may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned.

Yours
faithfully,

S
d
/
-

(C.
MANAVAZHAGA
N)
 UNDER
SECRETARY

Copy to:

1. Head, HRDC, CSIR Complex, New

Delhi.

2. DS(CO), CSIR Hqrs.

CSIR Circular letter No.33(117)/87-E.I dated 17.05.2000

Sub: CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982 –

crucial date regarding eligibility and approved service.

Ref: CSIR letter No.33(118)/91-E.I dated 7.2.1991.

Sir,

The Governing Body of CSIR at is meeting held on the 9 th December, 1999 has
accorded kind approval to the adoption of GOI, DoPT OM No.22011/9/98-Estt(D)
dated 8.9.1998. The CSIR letter dated 7.2.1991 cited above, therefore, stands
superseded. Accordingly, the crucial date for the purpose of determining eligibility
in terms of approved service for Departmental promotion and also for
Departmental Competitive Examination shall be the 1st of January of the year
instead of 1st October.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-

(K.A.
Qureshi)
Deputy
Secretary
 CSIR circular OM No.33(113)/2001-E.I dated 10th April, 2001.

Sub: Amendment to CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion)

(ASRP) Rules, 1982.

In pursuance of the amendment to the Bye-law 17 of the CSIR Rules,

Regulations & Bye-laws duly notified vide Office Memorandum No.6/1/99-Cte.
Dated 4.6.1999, the Governing Body (GB) at its 150th meeting held on 15th
February, 2001 considered the proposal for amendment to the ASRP Rules, 1982.

The GB considered and approved the amendment to the ASRP Rules, 1982 in
regard to the posts at the level of Senior Deputy Secretary (Sr. DS)/Senior
Controller of Administration (Sr.COA) and Deputy Secretary (DS)/Controller of
Administration (COA) in the three cadres viz General, Finance & Accounts and
Stores & Purchase, as under:

A. For the posts at the level of Sr. DS/Sr. COA in the grade of Rs.14,300-18,300:

Existing Rule Amended Rule

Recruitment to this grade shall be made Recruitment to this grade shall be made
by promotion on the basis of merit from by promotion on the basis of merit on
amongst permanent officers holding the recommendations of the
designations of Deputy Secretary/ Departmental Promotion Committee
Controller of Administration/Deputy which shall interview the eligible
Financial Adviser/Senior Finance & candidates from amongst the officers of
Accounts Officer (SG) in the grade of the respective cadres n the grade of
Rs.12,000-16,500 who have rendered Rs.12,000-16,500 who have rendered
not less than five years of approved not less than five years of approved
service n the grade and on service in that grade i.e.
recommendations of the Departmental
Promotion Committee which shall i) General Cadre – from amongst the
interview the eligible candidates. Deputy Secretaries/Controllers of
Administration for the post of Senior
If in a particular year, sufficient number Deputy Secretary/Senior Controller of
of eligible officers are not available, DG, Administration.
CSIR may at his discretion, relax the
qualifying service to four years. ii) Finance & Accounts Cadre- from
amongst Deputy Financial Advisers/
Senior Finance & Accounts Officers (SG)
for the post of Senior Deputy Financial
 Advisor.

iii) Stores & Purchase cadre – from

amongst the senior Stores & Purchase
Officers for the post of Senior Stores &
Purchase Officer (SG)

If, in a particular year, sufficient

number of eligible officers are not
available, DG, CSIR may, at his
discretion, relax the qualifying service to
four years.

B. For the posts at the level of DS/COA in the grade of Rs.12, 000-16,500:

Existing Rule Amended Rule

Recruitment to this grade shall be made Recruitment to this grade shall be made
by promotion from amongst permanent by promotion on the basis of merit on
holding designations of Grade I General the officers recommendations of the
Cadre, Finance & Accounts Cadre and Departmental Promotion Committee
Stores & Purchase Cadre, who have which shall interview the eligible
rendered not less than five years of candidates from amongst officer of the
approved service in the grade and on respective cadres in the grade of
recommendations of the Departmental Rs.10,000-15,200 who have rendered
Promotion Committee which shall not less than five years of approved
interview the eligible candidates. service in that grade i.e.

If, in a particular year, sufficient number I) General Cadre – from amongst the
of eligible officers are not available, DG, Under Secretaries/Administrative
CSIR may at his discretion, relax the Officers for the post of Deputy
qualifying service to four years. Secretary/Controller of Administration.

ii) Finance & Accounts Cadre – from

amongst Sr. Finance & Accounts Officers
Financial Adviser/Sr. Finance &
Accounts Officer (SG).

iii) Stores & Purchase Cadre – from

amongst the Stores & Purchase Officer
for the post of Sr. Stores & Purchase
Officer.

If, in a particular year, sufficient number

of eligible officers are not available, DG,
CSIR may, at his discretion, relax the
qualifying service to four years.
 While approving the amendment to CSIR ASRP Rules, 1982, the GB, CSIR has
also approved the following:

1. The existing posts at the levels of Sr. DS/Sr.COA and DS/COA in CSIR and its
National Laboratories/Institutes among the three cadres viz. General Cadre,
Finance & Accounts Cadre and Stores & Purchase Cadre will be apportioned as
under:

Total Number of Existing Cadre-wise apportionment

Level of Post
Posts of Existing posts.
General F&A S&P
Sr. Deputy Secretary 7+1* 4 2 1
33 15
Deputy Secretary 59
11

(*One post is being operated for appointment of CVO, CSIR)

The above apportionment of the existing posts at the levels of Sr.

DS/Sr.COA and DS/COA will undergo a review in the light of the on going process
of restructuring of CSIR and also the need to assess the functional requirement
under these changing conditions.

2. The Officers from Finance & Accounts and Stores & Purchase cadres, presently
holding the posts of Sr.DS/Sr.COA and DS/COA will henceforth work in the cadres
from which they were promoted to the post of DS/COA and will be
adjusted/shown against the posts now allocated at these levels to the respective
cadres.

S
d
/
-

(B.S. Gaira)

Deputy
Secretary
Copy to:

1. Directors of all the CSIR National Laboratories/Institutes with the request that
this may kindly be brought to the notice of all common cadre officers in their
respective laboratory/Institute for information.

2. DS (CO), CSIR Hqrs. } With similar request as

3. DS (CSIR Complex, New Delhi) } made at Sl. No. 1 above

4. US to DG, CSIR.

5. PS to JS.(A), CSIR.

6. PA to FA, CSIR.

7. CVO, CSIR

8. Legal Advisor, CSIR

9. Guard File

10.Office copy.

2(RR)/2001-R&A
7/10/12/2001

The Directors/Heads of all the

National Labs./Instts.

Sub: Amendment to CSIR Service Rules, 1994 for Scientific, Technical and Support
Staff and CSIR Administrative (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982.

Sir,
 In pursuance of the Govt. of India DOPT Order OM N0. 14024/2/96-Estt(D)
dated 18th May, 1998 on the basis of the directions of the Supreme Court, for filing
up the vacancies in the post below the scale of Rs.4500-7000 both in the
Administrative and Scientific and Technical cadres, the advertisement should be
published in the Employment News in addition to notifying the vacancies to the
Employment Exchange for wide publicity. Accordingly, the item was placed for
consideration and approval of the Governing Body.

The Governing Body at its 151st meeting held on 10.10.2001 has approved
amendment of Recruitment Rules as follows:

I. Amendment to Rule No. 10.1.1. of CSIR Service Rules 1994 for Recruitment of
Scientific, Technical and Support Staff.

EXISTING RULES AMENDED RULES

10.1.1. Technical Posts in the pay scales 10.1.1. For filling up vacancies of posts
below Rs.4500-7000 will be notified to in the pay scales below Rs. 4500-7000,
the local Employment Exchange. in addition to notifying the vacancies for
Candidates sponsored by the the relevant categories, to the
Employment Exchange will be Employment Exchange, the requisition
considered alongwith eligible authority/establishment shall, keeping
Departmental candidates. However, in in view administrative/budgetary
the event of non-availability of convenience arrange for the publication
candidates from Employment Exchange, of the recruitment notice for such
the posts shall be advertised in local categories in the Employment News
news papers and a copy of the published by the Publications Division of
advertisement be sent to the the Ministry of Information and
Employment Exchange. Broadcasting or other newspapers of
wide circulation and then consider the
cases of all the candidates who have
applied. In addition, such recruitment
notices should be displayed on the
Notice Boards also for wider publicity.

II. Amendment of CSIR Administrative Service (Recruitment & Promotion) Rule

1982.

EXISTING RULES AMENDED RULES

Part VI General Conditions of Service General Conditions of Service (Item
(Item No.6) No.6)

In the case of Group D and C For filling up vacancies of posts in pay

administrative staff, posts in the pay scales below Rs.4500-7000, in addition
scale below Rs.4500-7000 will be to notifying the vacancies for the
notified to the local Employment relevant categories to the Employment
Exchange. Candidates sponsored by the Exchange, the requisitioning authority/
Employment Exchange will be establishment shall keeping in view
considered alongwith eligible administrative/budgetary convenience,
Departmental candidates. However, in arrange for the publication of the
the event of non-availability of recruitment notice for such categories in
candidates from Employment Exchange, the Employment News published by the
the post shall be advertised in the local Publications Division of the Ministry of
newspaper and a copy of the Information and Broadcasting or other
advertisement BE SENT TO THE Newspapers of wide circulation and then
Employment Exchange. consider the cases of all the candidates
who have applied. In addition, such
recruitment notices should be displayed
on the Notice Boards also for wider
publicity.

The decision of the Governing Body comes into force with immediate effect /
it is requested that the above decision may kindly be brought to the notice of all
concerned in your Lab/Instt. for their information, guidance and necessary action.

Hindi version follows.

Yours
faithfull
y,

Sd/-

(V.
Raghavend
ran)

Under
Secretar
y

CSIR Circular letter No.3-33(117)2001-E.I dated 12th December, 2001

Sub: Amendment to Recruitment Rules for the post of Stores & Purchase Assistant
Grade-V (S&PA Gr.V)

Sir,

I am directed to state that the Governing Body of CSIR at its 151st meeting
held on 10th October, 2001 has accorded approval to the replacement of scale of
pay of Rs.3200-85-4900 for the post of S&PA Gr.V by the scale of pay of Rs.3050-
75-4590. The new scale shall gain force with immediate effect. The incumbent
S&PA Gr. V shall, however, continue to hold the scale of pay of Rs.3200-85-4900
as personal to them while appointments to the post of S&PA Gr. V at all the CSIR
national Labs./Instts. including CSIR Headquarters shall henceforth be made in
the scale of pay of Rs.3050-75-4590. Accordingly, the Recruitment Rules for the
post of S&PA Gr.V as per CSIR Administrative Service (Recruitment & Promotion)
Rules, 1982 shall stand amended as follows:-

Existing Rules Revised Rules

Scale of Pay Rs.3050-75-4590
Scale of Pay Rs.3200-85-4900
Recruitment to this Grade shall be made
Recruitment to this Grade shall be made on local basis by direct recruitment, on
on local basis by direct recruitment, on the result of competitive examination in
the result of competitive examination in General English/General Knowledge and
General English/General Knowledge and typing speed of in English/Hindi
typing Speed of 30 w.p.m. from amongst respectively from amongst the 30/25
the candidates possessing minimum w.p.m. in English/Hindi respectively
educational qualifications of from amongst the candidates processing
Matriculation or its equivalent and some minimum educational qualifications of
experience in the line, age not exceeding matriculation or its equivalent and age
28 years on the basis of interview and not exceeding 28 years on the basis of
selection by a Selection Committee. interview and selection by a Selection
Committee.
Provided that 20% of the vacancies in
the Cadre of Stores & Purchase Provided that 20% of the vacancy in the
Assistants (Grade V) in the National Cadre of Stores & Purchase Assistants
Labs./Instts. and 10% of the vacancies (Grade V) in the National Labs./Instts.
in the CSIR Hqrs. occurring in a year and 10% of the vacancies in the CSIR
shall be filled up from amongst the non- Hqrs. occurring in a year shall be filled
technical Group “D” departmental up from amongst the non-technical
candidates possessing the same Group “D” departmental candidates
qualifications/ experience on the basis possessing the same
of test and interview as for direct qualifications/experience on the basis of
recruitment. test and interview as for direct
recruitment.
 The above revision in the Recruitment Rules may kindly be taken a careful
note of for information and compliance.

Receipt of this letter may kindly be acknowledged.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-

(K.K. Chopra)

Under Secretary

Copy to:- DS(CO), CSIR Hqrs.

CSIR Circular OM No.3-33(113)/2002-E.I dated 11.6.2002

Sub: Amendment of CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion)

(ASRP) Rules, 1982.

The Governing Body (GB), CSIR in its 153 rd meeting held on 1 st May, 2002
considered the proposal for adoption of the Government of India, (GOI),
Departmental of Personnel & Training (DoPT) OM No.35034/7/97-Estt(D) dated
8.2.2002 regarding implementation of guidelines for consideration of eligible
candidates by Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) for promotion to various
posts in Common Cadre. After careful consideration the GB, CSIR approved the
amendment of CSIR (ASRP) Rules, 1982 for promotion to various Group `B‟ posts
of common cadre viz. Section Officer (General), Section Officer (Finance &
Accounts), Deputy Stores & Purchase Officer and Private Secretary, to the extent
indicated below:-

Existing Rule Amended Rule

Section Officer (General) Scale of Pay of Section Officer (General) Scale of Pay of
Rs.6500-200-10,500 Rs.6500-200-10,500

(i) 33-1/3% by promotion from amongst (i) 33-1/3% by promotion to be made

permanent Assistants (General) who on the recommendation of the DPC, on
have rendered not less than 8 years the basis of “selection-cum-seniority”,
approved service in that grade, on the from among Assistants (General) who
basis of seniority, subject to rejection of have rendered not less than 8 years
unfit, on the recommendations of the approved service in that grade.
DPC which shall interview the eligible
candidates.
Section Officer (Finance & Accounts)
Section Officer (Finance & Accounts)
Scale of pay of Rs.6500-200-10,500
Scale of Pay of Rs.6500-200-10,500

(i) 33-1/3% by promotion from amongst

(i) 33-1/3% by promotion to be made
permanent Assistants (Finance &
on the recommendation of the DPC, on
Accounts) who have rendered not less
the basis of “selection-cum-seniority”
than 8 years approved service in that
from among Assistants (Finance &
grade, on the basis of seniority, subject
Accounts) who have rendered not less
to rejection of unfit, on the
than 8 years approved service in that
recommendations of the DPC which shall
grade.
interview the eligible candidates.
Deputy Stores & Purchase Officer Scale
of Pay of Rs.6500-200-10,500 Deputy Stores & Purchase Officer Scale
of Pay of Rs.6500-200-10,500
(i) 33-1/3% by promotion from amongst
Stores/Purchase Assistants Grade.III in (i) 33-1/3% by promotion to be made
the grade of Rs.5500-9000/- who have on the recommendation of the DPC, on
completed not less than 8 years the basis of “selection-cum-seniority”
approved service in the grade, on the from among Stores & Purchase
basis of seniority (on all India basis) Assistants Grade. III who have rendered
subject to rejection of unfit and on the not less than 8 years approved service in
recommendations of the DPC which shall that grade.
interview the eligible candidates.
Private Secretary Scale of Pay of
Private Secretary Scale of pay of
Rs.6500-200-10,500
Rs.6500-200-10,500

(i) 50% by DPC from amongst Senior

(i) 50% by promotion to be made on the
Stenographers who have rendered not
recommendation of the DPC, on the
less than 8 years of approved service on
basis of “Selection-cum-seniority”, from
the basis of seniority subject to rejection
among Senior Stenographers who have
of unfit; the employees should be
rendered not less than 8 years approved
permanent either in the lower post or on
service in that grade.
the post of Senior Stenographer.

The GB, CSIR has approved that promotions to and within Group `A‟ of
Common Cadre shall continue to be made as per the DoPT guidelines on DPC as
were in force prior to notification of the revised guidelines vide their OM
No.35034/7/97-Estt-(D) dated 08.02.2002. In other words, the guidelines
followed in these cases hitherto, shall continue to be followed.

Sd/-

(R.S. Antil)

Sr. Deputy Secretary

Copy to:

1. Directors of all the CSIR Laboratories/Institutes: with the request to give

wide publicity to this notification among all concerned

2. Sr.DS(CO) CSIR Hqrs } with similar request as

3. DS, CSIR Complex, New Delhi }made at Sl. No. 1 above.

4. PPS/US to DG, CSIR.

5. PS to J.S.(Admn.), CSIR.

6. PA to FA, CSIR.

7. CVO, CSIR.

8. Legal Adviser, CSIR

9. Guard File

10. Office copy.

COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RSEARCH

ANUSANDHAN BHAWAN, RAFI MARG,

NEW DELHI-110 001

N0. 3-33(113)/2003-E.I
Date: 07.04.2003

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Restructuring/Reorganization of CSIR Finance & Accounts Cadre.

The matter regarding reorganization and restructuring of the Finance and

Accounts Cadre at par with General Administration and Stores & Purchase Cadre
has been under consideration for quite sometime. The Governing Body of CSIR in
its 156th meeting held on 17th February, 2003 has accorded approval to the
restructuring/reorganization of CSIR Finance & Accounts Cadre as follows:-

(a) to abolish the intermediary grade of Rs. 8000-13500;

(b) to upgrade 15 posts (out of existing 25) in the scale of pay of Rs.8000-13500
to the scale of pay of Rs. 10000-15200;

(c) to downgrade 10 posts currently in the scale of pay of Rs.8000-13500 to the

level of Section Officer (F&A) in the scale of pay of Rs.6500-10500 and to re-
designate the positions in the cadre as under;

Restructured/Reorganized
CSIR Finance & Accounts Revised
Scale of pay
Cadre (in ascending Strength
order)
Section Officer (F&A) 120 Rs.6500-10500
Finance & Accounts
55 Rs.10000-15200
Officer
Deputy Financial Adviser 15 Rs.12000- 16500
Senior Deputy Financial
02 Rs.14300-18300
Adviser

As a result of the restructuring/reorganization of the

Finance & Accounts Cadre, the relevant provisions of CSIR
Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules-1982
are also amended as follows:

Existing Rule Amended Rule

1. For the post of Finance & Accounts 1. For the post of Finance & Accounts
Officer in the scale of pay of Rs. 8,000- Officer in the scale of pay of Rs. 10,000-
13,500: 15,200:

Recruitment to this grade shall be made Recruitment to this grade shall be made
by promotion from amongst officers of on the basis of merit from amongst the
grade- III (Section Officer (Finance & Section Officers (Finance & Accounts)
Accounts) who have completed not less who have completed not less than 8
than 5 years approved service in that years approved service in that grade and
grade, on the basis of merit, and on the on the recommendation of the
recommendations of the Departmental Departmental Promotion committee,
Promotion committee, which shall which shall interview the eligible
interview the eligible candidates. candidates.

Notwithstanding the above, the Notwithstanding the above, the

Controlling Authority may secure the Controlling Authority may secure the
services of experienced officers against services of experienced Finance &
post in grade- I and II on deputation Accounts officers on deputation basis for
basis for fixed period through the fixed period through the
Comptroller and Auditor General of CAG/CGA/Indian Railways/CGDA,
India, provided the total number of such provided the total number of such
officers at any time does not exceed officers at any time does not exceed
25% of the authorized strength and 25% of the authorized strength and
suitable internal candidates are not suitable internal candidates are not
available. available.
2. For post of Senior Finance & Accounts
Officer in the scale of pay of Rs.10,000-
15,200:

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made

by promotion on merit from amongst
Senior Finance & Accounts Officers
Grade II (Finance & Accounts Officers)
with not less than 5 years approved
service and on the recommendation of
the Departmental Promotion Committee,
which shall interview the eligible
candidates
3. For the post of Deputy Financial 3. For the post of Deputy Financial
Adviser in the scale of pay of Rs.12,000- Adviser in the scale of pay of Rs. 12,000-
16,500: 16,500:

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made Recruitment to this Grade shall be made
by promotion on merit from amongst by promotion on merit from amongst the
Senior Finance & Accounts Officers Finance & Accounts Officers in the grade
Grade II (Finance & Accounts Officers) of Rs. 10,000-15,200 with not less than
with not less than 5 years approved 5 yars approved service and on the
service and on the recommendation of recommendation of the Departmental
the Departmental Promotion Committee, Promotion Committee, which shall
which shall interview the eligible interview the eligible candidates.
candidates
 If in a particular year, sufficient number
of eligible officers is not available, DG,
CSIR may at his discretion relax the
qualifying service to four years,

With the above modification of the ASRP Rules-1982, the existing

incumbents of the posts of F&AO will carry the scale of Rs.8,000-13,500 as
personal to them till such time as they are promoted to the grade of Rs.10,000-
15,200; or vacate the post due to resignation/retirement/death etc. Such officers
will be considered for promotion to the scale of pay of Rs.10,000-15,200 on the
basis of 8 years of combined approved service as Section Officer (F&A) and
Finance & Accounts Officer. In case, sufficient number of officers, in the grade of
Rs.8,000-13,500, are not eligible for promotion to the post of Finance & Accounts
Officer (in the scale of Rs.10,000 –15,200), the Section Officers (Finance &
Accounts), who have rendered a minimum approved qualifying service of 8 years
in that grade may be considered for promotion to the post of Finance & Accounts
Officer in the Grade of Rs.10,000-15,200 with the specific approval of the Director
General, CSIR

The above decision will be effective from the date of issue of this Office
Memorandum.

(R.S Antil)

Sr. Deputy Secretary

Copy to:

1. Directors of all the CSIR National Laboratories/Institutes with the request that
this may kindly be brought to the notice of all common cadre officers in their
respective laboratory/Institute for information.

2. DS (CO), CSIR Hqrs. } With similar

request as

3. DS (CSIR Complex), New Delhi } made at Sl. No. 1

above
4. DS, Office of DG, CSIR

5. US, Office of J.S.(A),

CSIR

6. PA to FA, CSIR.

7. CVO, CSIR

8. Legal
Advisor, CSIR

9. Guard File

10. Office copy.

3-33(117)2003-E.I
24.10.2003

The Heads of all National Labs./Instts.

Sub: CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment. & Promotion) Rules, 1982 -

Amendment thereof :-

Sir,

I am directed to state that the Governing Body of CSIR in its 158th meeting,
held on 16th July, 2003, has approved the following amendments to the CSIR
Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982 as shown in the
enclosed Annexures I, II and III:

1. Re-designation of posts of LDC, UDC and Assistant and of their

equivalent levels In the Finance & Accounts and Stores & Purchase Cadres
as shown in Annexure-I.
2. Creation of two lower levels in Finance & Accounts Cadre (by transfer of
posts from General Cadre) and formulation of the recruitment rules thereof
as shown in Annexure-II

3. Amendment of existing Rules as shown in Annexure-III.

The amended Rules may be brought to the notice of all concerned.

Yours faithfully

(R.S. Antil)

Sr. Deputy Secretary

Encl: As above

Copy to:

1. DS(CO),./DS(Cte)/DS(LA/PPS) CSIR Hqrs / LA, CSIR/CVO, CSIR

2. Head, HRDG, CSIR Complex, New Delhi.

3. Head, HRDC, Ghaziabad.

4. Head, URDIP, Pune

ANNEXURE- I

New-designations of posts

Cadre Existing Designation New-Designation

Assistant (General) Grade –
General Assistant (General)
I
Assistant (General) Grade-
Upper Division Clerk
II
Assistant (General) Grade-
Lower Division Clerk
III
Finance Assistant (Finance & Accounts) Assistant (Finance &
 Accounts ) Grade-I
Assistant (Finance &
Nil Accounts) Grade-II (New
cadre post)
Assistant (Finance &
Nil Accounts) Grade-III (New
cadre post)
Stores & Stores & Purchase Assistant Assistant (Stores &
Purchase Grade-III Purchase) Grade-I
Stores & Purchase Assistant Assistant (Stores &
Grade-IV Purchase) Grade-II
Stores & Purchase Assistant Assistant (Stores &
Grade-V Purchase) Grade-III

Scales of Pay :

Assistant Grade- I - Rs.5500-175-9000

Assistant Grade-II - Rs.4000-100-6000

Assistant Grade-III - Rs.3050-75-3950-80-4590

ANNEXURE- III

Cadre Existing Rule Amended/New Rule

General Part II Section II (5) (ii) – Part II Section II (5) (ii) –
Section Officer (General) Section Officer (General) in
the pay scale of Rs.6500-
33-1/3 % by promotion 200-10500
on the result of
Departmental Competitive 33-1/3 % by promotion on
test limited to Assistants the result of Departmental
(General / Finance & Competitive test limited to
Accounts/ Stores & Assistants (General)
Purchase) and Sr. Grade-I /Assistants (F & A)
Stenographers in the scale Grade I / Assistants (S &
of Rs.5500-9000, who P)) Grade-I / Sr.
have rendered not less Stenographers in the scale
than 3 years approved of Rs.5500-9000,
service in their respective possessing University
grades. Degree in any discipline
 who have rendered not less
than 3 years approved
service their respective
grade.

Part II Section II (6) (ii) – Part II Section II (6) (ii) –

Assistant (General) Assistant (General) Gr.I in
the pay scale of Rs.5500-
25% by means of Limited 175-9000
Departmental examination
from amongst UDCs and 25% by means of Limited
SPAs Gr.IV possessing Departmental Competitive
University Degree examination from amongst
Assistants (General)
Grade-II / Assistants (F &
A) Grade II / Assistants (S
& P)) Grade-II / Jr.
Stenographers possessing
University Degree and
having not less than 3
years approved service in
that grade.
Part II Section-II (8 ) – Part II Section-II (8 ) -
Lower Division Clerk Assistant (General) Grade
–III in the pay scale of Rs.
Recruitment to this Grade 3050-75-3950-80-4590
shall be made on local
basis in the Central Office Recruitment to this Grade
and in each National shall be made on local
Laboratory by direct basis in the CSIR Hqrs. and
recruitment, on the result its National
of competitive Laboratory/Institute by
examination held from direct recruitment, on the
time to time from amongst basis of result of
candidates possessing competitive examination
minimum educational held from time to time
qualification of from amongst candidates
Matriculation or its possessing minimum
equivalent and typing educational qualification of
speed of 30 w.p.m., age 10+2/XII or its equivalent
not exceed 28 years. The and typing speed of 30
candidates qualifying in w.p.m. in English or 25
the competitive w.p.m. in Hindi typewriting
examination may be respectively. Age not
interviewed by a Selection exceeding 28 years (no
Committee but the age- limit for departmental
weightage in an interview candidates) relaxable in
would not exceed 25% of case of SC/ST/OBC
the total prescribed candidates as per rules.
marks. The candidates who qualify
in the competitive
Provided that 10% of the examination will be
vacancies in the Cadre of interviewed by a Selection
LDC in the National Committee but the
Laboratories / Institutes weightage in the interview
and 5% of the vacancies would not exceed 25% of
in the CSIR Hqrs. shall be the total prescribed marks.
filled up from amongst
Group „D‟(Non technical) Provided that
employees borne on the
regular establishment, (i) 10% of the vacancies in
who are 10+2/XII or its the cadre of
equivalent pass and have Assistant(General) Grade.
rendered 5 years III in the National
approved service, on the Laboratories/Institutes
basis of seniority- cum- and 5% of the vacancies in
fitness and subject to the the CSIR Hqrs. shall be
following conditions: filled up from amongst the
Group „D‟ (Non-technical)
(i) Selection shall be made employees borne on the
through a departmental regular establishment, who
competitive examination are 10+2/XII or its
in English / Hindi and equivalent pass and have
General Knowledge rendered 5 years service
confined to such Group on the basis of seniority-
„D‟(Non-Technical) staff cum-fitness.
who fulfill the minimum
educational qualification (ii) 10% of the vacancies
viz. Matriculation or in the cadre of
equivalent and typing Assistant(General) Grade.
speed of 30 w.p.m. in III in the National
English/25 w.p.m. in Laboratories/Institutes
Hindi. and 5% of the vacancies in
CSIR Hqrs. shall be filled
(ii) At least 5 years up from amongst the Group
experience shall be „D‟ (Non-technical)
essential. Employees employees borne on the
qualification in the regular establishment
departmental examination subject to the following
would be interviewed by a condition
Departmental Promotion
Committee. Selection shall be made
 through a departmental
competitive examination in
General Hindi/English and
General Knowledge and
proficiency test in
typewriting at the speed of
25/30 w.p.m. in
Hindi/English, confined to
such Group „D‟ (Non-
technical) employees who
have rendered minimum of
5 years of approved service
in CSIR and fulfill the
minimum educational
qualification viz. 10+2/XII
or its equivalent pass
Finance & Accounts Part IV Section II (5) (i) – Part IV Section II (5) (i) –
Section Officer (Finance & Section Officer (Finance &
Accounts) Accounts) in the pay scale
of Rs.6500-200-10500
33-1/3% from amongst
Assistants 33-1/3 % by promotion on
(General)/Finance & the result of Departmental
Accounts and Stores & Competitive test limited to
Purchase Cadres) and Assistants (General)
Senir Stenographers in the Grade-I /Assistants (F & A)
grade of Rs.5500-9000, on Grade I / Assistants (S &
the result of competitive P)) Grade-I / Sr.
examination. Stenographers in the scale
of Rs.5500-9000,
However, in the event of possessing University
non-filling up of the Degree in any discipline,
vacancies under who have rendered not less
departmental examination than 3 years approved
quota, these shall be filled service in their respective
up by direct recruitment. grades.

However, in the event of

non-filling up of the
vacancies under
departmental examination
quota, these shall be filled
up by direct recruitment.
Part IV Section II (6) (i)– Part IV Section II (6) (i)–
Assistant (Finance & Assistant (Finance &
Accounts) Accounts) Grade I in the
pay scale of Rs.5500-175-
Recruitment to this Grade 9000
shall be made on local
basis in CSIR Hqrs. and its Recruitment to this Grade
National Labs./Instts. as shall be made on local
 under: basis in CSIR Hqrs. and its
National Labs./ Instt. as
(i) 75% from amongst under:
LDCs / SPA Gr V who have
completed not less than 6 (i) 50% by promotion
years approved service amongst Assistant
and Jr. (Finance & Accounts)
Stenographers/UDCs who Grade-II, who have
have completed not less completed not less than 5
than 3 years approved years of approved service
service approved service as as Assistant (Finance &
on the basis of result of Accounts) Grade-II on the
departmental qualifying basis of seniority subject to
examination rejection of unfit and on
the recommendations of
(ii) 25% by Direct the Departmental
Recruitment of candidates Promotion Committee.
possessing University
Degree, age not exceeding (ii) 25% by means of
28 years on the result of Limited Departmental
Open Competitive Competitive Examination
Examination and from amongst Assistants
interview. (General) Grade-
II/Assistant (Finance &
Departmental candidates Accounts) Grade-
with requisite educational II/Assistants (Stores &
qualification will also be Purchase) Grade – II,
eligible to compete and Junior Stenographers
there will be no age possessing University
restriction in their case. Degree with three years
approved service.

(iii) 25% by Direct

Recruitment by open
advertisement amongst
candidates possessing
University Degree on the
basis of result of Open
Competitive Examination
and interview of the
candidates. Age not
exceeding 28 years)
relaxable in case of
SC/ST/OBC candidates as
per rules. There is no age
limit for departmental
candidates provided they
have the prescribed
educational qualification.
Stores & Purchase Part V Section II (5) (ii) – Part V Section II (5) (ii) –
Deputy Stores & Purchase Deputy Stores & Purchase
Officer Officer in the pay scale of
Rs.6500-200-10500
33-1/3 % by promotion
on the result of 33-1/3 % by promotion on
Departmental Competitive the result of Departmental
test from amongst officers Competitive test limited to
in grade of Rs.5500- 9000 Assistants (General)
with not less than 3 years Grade-I /Assistants (F & A)
approved service or Grade I / Assistants (S &
combined in their P)) Grade-I / Sr.
respective grades. Stenographers in the scale
of Rs.5500-9000,
possessing University
Degree in any discipline
who have rendered not less
than 3 years approved
service in their respective
grades.
Part V Section II (6) (ii) – Part VI Section II (6) (ii) –
Stores & Purchase Assistant (S&P) Gr.I in the
Assistant Gr.III pay scale of Rs.5500-175-
9000
25% by means of limited
departmental competitive 25% by means of Limited
examination from Departmental Competitive
amongst the persons in examination from amongst
the grade of Rs.4000- Assistants (General)
6000 in Stores and Grade-II /Assistants (F &
Purchase, General Cadres A) Grade II / Assistants (S
and Jr. Stenographers & P)) Grade-II / Jr.
possessing three years Stenographers possessing
experience. University Degree and
having notless than 3 years
approved service in that
grade
Part V Section-II (9) – Part V Section-II (9) -
Stores & Purchase Assistant (Stores &
Assistant Grade-V Purchase) Grade –III in
the pay scale of Rs. 3050-
Recruitment to this Grade 75-3950-80-4590
shall be made on local
basis by Direct Recruitment to this Grade
recruitment on the result shall be made on local
of competitive basis in the CSIR Hqrs. and
examination in General in each National
English/General Laboratory/Institute by
Knowledge and Typing direct recruitment, on the
Speed of 30/25 w.p.m. in basis of result of
English/Hindi respectively competitive examination
from amongst the from amongst candidates
candidates possessing possessing minimum
minimum educational educational qualification of
qualification of 10+2/XII or its equivalent
Matriculation or its and typing seed of 30
equivalent and age not w.p.m. in English or 25
exceeding 28 years on the w.p.m. in Hindi
basis of interview and respectively. Age not
selection by a Selection exceeding 28 years
Committee. relaxable in the case of
SC/ST/OBC candidates as
Provided 20% of the per rules. There is no age
vacancies in the Cadre of limit for departmental
Stores & Purchase candidates provided they
Assistants (Grade V ) in possess the prescribed
the National qualifications. The
Laboratory/Institute and candidates who qualify in
10% of the vacancies in the competitive
the CSIR Hqrs. occurring examination will be
in a year shall be filled up interviewed by a Selection
from amongst the non- Committee but the
technical Group „D‟weightage in the interview
departmental candidates would not exceed 25% of
possessing the same the total prescribed marks.
qualifications/experience
on the basis of test and Provided that:
interview as for direct
recruitment. ( i) 10% of the vacancies
in the cadre of
Assistant(Stores &
Purchase) Gr. III in the
National
Laboratories/Institutes
and 5% of the vacancies in
the CSIR Hqrs. shall be
filled up from amongst the
Group „D‟ (Non-technical)
employees borne on the
regular establishment, who
are 10+2/XII pass and
have rendered 5 years
approved service on the
basis of seniority-cum-
fitness.

(ii) 10% of the vacancies

in the cadre of Assistant
(Stores & Purchase) Grade
III in the National
Laboratories/Institutes
and 5% of the vacancies in
CSIR Hqrs. shall be filled
up from amongst the Group
„D‟ (Non-technical)
 employees borne on the
regular establishment
subject to the following
conditions:

Sections shall be made

through a a departmental
competitive examination in
General Hindi /General
English and General
Knowledge and proficiency
test in typewriting at the
speed of 25/30 w.p.m. in
Hindi / English confined to
such Group „D‟ (Non-
technical) employees who
have rendered minimum of
5 years of approved service
in CSIR and fulfill the
minimum educational
qualification viz. 10+2/XII
pass or equivalent.
Candidates qualifying in
the Departmental
Examination would be
interviewed by the DPC
Stenographers Part III Section-II (5) (ii) Part III Section-II (5) (ii)
Sr. Stenographers Sr. Stenographers in the
pay scale of Rs. 5500-175-
Recruitment to this Grade 9000
shall be made on local
basis in the Central Office Recruitment to this Grade
and in each National shall be made on local
Laboratory as follows: basis in the Central Office
and in each National
(I) 50% by promotion Laboratory as follows:
from amongst Officers of
Grade III (Junior (i) 50% by promotion from
Stenographers) on the amongst the Junior
basis of seniority subject Stenographers who have
to the rejection of unfit rendered a minimum of 5
and on the years of approved service
recommendations of DPC. in that grade on the basis
of seniority subject to
(II) 25% by examination/ rejection of unfit and on
proficiency test limited to the recommendations of
departmental candidates Departmental Promotion
(Grade-III) having a Committee;
minimum speed of 120
w.p.m. in shorthand and (ii) 25% by examination &
40 w.p.m. in typing. The Proficiency test limited to
 candidates will have to departmental candidates
qualify a test in English. (Junior Stenographers)
having a minimum speed of
(III) 25% by direct 100 w.p.m. in in shorthand
recruitment by open and 35/40 w.p.m. in
advertisement from Hindi/English typing. The
amongst candidates candidate will have to
possessing University qualify a test in General
Degree and minimum Hindi/ General English.
speed of 120 w.p.m. in
shorthand and 40 w.p.m. (iii) 25% by direct
in typing and on the basis recruitment by open
of competitive test in advertisement from
General English/Hindi amongst candidates
(where are Hindi possessing University
Stenographers) and Degree and minimum
proficiency test, age not speed of 100 w.p.m. in
exceeding 28 years. In shorthand and 35/40
case of Departmental w.p.m. in Hindi/English
candidates otherwise typing and on the basis of
qualified, age may be competitive test in General
relaxed English/Hindi. Age not
exceeding 28 years,.
The Selection / relaxable in case of
Departmental Promotion SC/ST/OBC candidates as
Committee for posts borne per rules. In case of
on “Local Cadres” shall be Departmental candidates
constituted by the otherwise qualified, age
Director-General, CSIR in may be relaxed
the case of CSIR Hqrs. and
by the Directors in the The Departmental
case of National Promotion Committee for
Laboratory/Institute. posts borne on “Local
Cadres” shall be
constituted by the Joint
Secretary (Admn.), CSIR in
the case of CSIR Hqrs. and
by the Directors in the case
of National
Laboratory/Institute.
Finance & Accounts Part IV Section II (6) – Part IV Section II (6) –
Assistant (Finance & Assistant (Finance &
Accounts) Accounts) Grade I

Recruitment to this Grade Recruitment to this Grade

shall be made on local shall be made on local
basis in CSIR Hqrs. and its basis in CSIR Hqrs. and its
National Labs./Instts. as National Labs./ Instt. as
under: under:

i) 75% from amongst i) 50% by promotion

LDCs / SPA Gr V who have amongst Assistant
completed not less than 6 (Finance & Accounts)
years approved service Grade-II, who have
and Jr. completed not less than 3
Stenographers/UDCs who years of approved service
have completed not less as Assistant (Finance &
than 3 years approved Accounts) Grade-II on the
service on the basis of basis of seniority subject to
result of departmental rejection of unfit and on
qualifying examination the recommendations of
the Departmental
ii) 25% by Direct Promotion Committee.
Recruitment of candidates
possessing University ii) 25% by means of
Degree, age not exceeding Limited Departmental
28 years on the result of Competitive Examination
Open Competitive from amongst Assistants
Examination and (General) Grade-II/
interview. Departmental Assistant (Finance &
candidates with requisite Accounts) Grade-
educational qualification II/Assistants (Stores &
will also be eligible to Purchase) Grade – II,
compete and there will be Junior Stenographers
no age restriction in their possessing University
case Degree with three years
approved service.

iii) 25% by Direct

Recruitment by open
advertisement amongst
candidates possessing
University Degree on the
basis of result of Open
Competitive Examination
and interview of the
candidates. Age not
exceeding 28 years)
relaxable in case of
SC/ST/OBC candidates as
per rules. There is no age
limit for departmental
candidates provided they
have the prescribed
educational qualification.
The candidates who qualify
in the competitive
examination will be
interviewed by a Selection
Committee but the
weightage in the interview
would not exceed 25% of
the total prescribed marks.
 ANNEX
URE-II

Existing
Cadre Post Amended /New Rule
Rule
Finance & Assistant (Finance & Nil Part IV Section-II (7) Assistant
Accounts Accounts) Grade-II (Finance & Accounts) Grade-II
in the pay scale of Pay scale: Rs. 4000-100-6000
Rs. 4000-100-6000
Recruitment to this Grade shall be
made on local basis in the CSIR
Hqrs. and in each
Laboratory/Institute as follows:-

100% by promotion on local basis

from amongst the Assistants
(Finance & Accounts) Grade-III,
who have completed not less than
3 years approved service as
Assistant (Finance & Accounts)
Grade-III on the basis of seniority
subject to rejection of unfit and on
the recommendations of the
Departmental Promotion
Committee.
Assistant (Finance & Nil Part IV Section-II (8) - Assistant
Accounts) Grade-III (Finance & Accounts) Grade-III

pay scale of Rs. Pay scale: Rs. 3050-75- 3950-80-

3050-75-3950-80- 4590
4590
Recruitment to this Grade shall be
made on local basis in the CSIR
Hqrs. and in each National
Laboratory/Institute by direct
recruitment, on the basis of result
of competitive examination from
amongst candidates possessing
minimum educational qualification
of 10+2/XII or its equivalent with
„Commerce‟ as one of the subjects
and typewriting speed of 30
w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in
Hindi respectively. Age not
exceeding 28 years relaxable in
the case of SC/ST/OBC candidates
as per rules. There is no age limit
for the prescribed qualifications.
Candidates who qualify in the
competitive examination will be
interviewed by a Selection
Committee but the weightage in
the interview would not
departmental candidates provided
they possess exceed 25% of the
total prescribed marks. Provided
that:

(i) 10% of the vacancies in the

cadre of Assistant(Finance &
Accounts) Gr. III in the National
Laboratories/Institutes and 5% of
the vacancies in the CSIR Hqrs.
shall be filled up from amongst the
Group „D‟ (Non-technical)
employees borne on the regular
establishment, who are 10+2/XII
pass and have rendered 5 years
approved service on the basis of
seniority- cum-fitness.

ii) 10% of the vacancies in the

cadre of Assistant (Finance &
Accounts) Grade III in the
National Laboratories/Institutes
and 5% of the vacancies in CSIR
Hqrs. shall be filled up from
amongst the Group „D‟ (Non-
technical) employees borne on the
regular establishment subject to
the following conditions:

Selection shall be made through a

departmental competitive
examination in General
Hindi/General English and General
Knowledge and proficiency test in
typewriting at the speed of 25/30
 w.p.m. in Hindi/English confined
to such Group `D‟ (Non-technical)
employees who have rendered
minimum of 5 years of approved
service in CSIR and fulfill the
minimum educational qualification
viz. 10+2/XII pass or equivalent
with `Commerce‟ as one of the
subjects. Candidates qualifying in
the Departmental Examination
would be interviewed by the DPC.

Circular letter No.33(113)/87-E.I dated 18.12.1996.

Sub: Amendment in the CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment and

Promotion) Rules, 1982 – Consideration of seniors who have not completed the
qualifying service for promotion in cases where the juniors who have completed
the requisite service are being considered.

Sir,

I am directed to state that the Governing Body of the CSIR has approved the
insertion of the following “Note” in the CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment
and Promotion) Rules, 1982 in Part-I, General, Section-I, Preliminary below sub-
clause (viii) of point No. 2 definitions:

“Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying/eligibility

service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also
be considered provided they are not short of the requisite
qualifying/eligibility service by more than half of such
qualifying/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/eligibility service.

The above amendment in the said Rules shall be applicable with prospective
effect from the date of issue of this letter.
 It is requested that the above decision may kindly be brought to the notice
of all concerned in your Lab./Instt.

Yours
faithfully,

S
d
/
-

(B.S. Gaira)

Deputy Secretary

Copy to:

1. All COAs/AOs of all the National Labs./Instts. for their information &
guidance.

2. All Sections/Divisions in CSIR Hqrs., CSIR Complex, New Delhi.

3. Shri M. Bapuji, General Secretary, CSIR-SWA, C/o RRL, Bhubaneswar.

4. Shri N. Suresh Prasad, General Secretary, Federation of CSIR EWSA, C/o

CFTRI, Mysores.

CSIR Circular letter No.33(113)/87-E.I dated 27.11.1998

Sub: Amendment to CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion)

Rules, 1982 Deletion of “Note” in Part I –General, Section-I, Preliminary below
sub-clause (viii) of Point No. 2 Definitions‟ inserted vide CSIR letter
No.33(113)/87-E.I dated 18.12.1996.

Sir,
I am directed to state that the General Body of CSIR at its 145 th meeting held on
27th July, 1998 has approved the deletion of the “Note in Part I – General, Section-
I, Preliminary below Sub-Clause (viii) of Para No. 2 Definitions – of the CSIR
Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982 inserted vide
CSIR letter No.33(113)/87-E.I dated 18.12.1996.

This may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned.

Yours
faithfully,

Sd
/-

(C.
Manvazhagan)

Under
Secretary

Copy to: 1. All COAs/AOs of all the National Labs./Instts. for their information &
guidance.

2. All Sections/Divisions in CSIR Hqrs., CSIR Complex, New Delhi.

3. Dr. M. Bapuji, General Secretary, CSIR-SWA, C/o RRL, Bhubaneswar

CSIR Circular Letter No.33(111)/87-E.I dated 13.12.1999

Sub: Revision in qualifying service by Assistants (General), Assistants

(Finance & Account, Stores & Purchase Assistants Gr. II and Sr.
Stenographers for the purpose of determining eligibility for Departmental
Examinations for the posts of Section Officers (General), Sy. Stores &
Purchase Officers and Private Secretaries from 5 years to 3 years.

Sir,
I am directed to state that the DG, CSIR in his capacity as chairman, GB, CSIR has
accorded kind approval to the revision in qualifying service from 5 years to 3
years in respect of Asstts.(G), Asstts. (F&A), SPAs Gr.III and Sr Stenographers in
the scale of Rs.5500-9000 for eligibility for departmental examination for
promotion to the post of SO (G), SO(F&A) by SPO and PS in the scale of Rs.6500-
10500, subject to modification by GB. CSIR.

Yours
faithfully,

S
d
/
-

(K.A.
Qureshi)

Deputy
Secretary

Copy to: 1. Head, HRDC, CSIR Complex, New Delhi.

2. DS(CO), CSIR Hqrs.

Sd/-

(K.A.
Qureshi)

Deputy
Secretary
 COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH

Anusandhan Bhavan, 2, Rafi Marg New Delhi-110001.

No. 33(84) 4/2001-E- I Date: 15.10.2001

From:

The Joint Secretary (Admn.)

To,

The Directors of all National Laboratories / Institutes.

Sub: Scheme and Syllabus for Departmental Competitive Examination for the
posts of Section Officer (F&A)- Revision regarding

Sir,

I am directed to forward the revised syllabus as approved by the competent

authority for the Departmental Competitive Examination for the post of the
Section Officer (F&A) [SO(F&A)] in super session of all earlier orders on the
subject. The revised syllabus for the Departmental Competitive Examination for
the post of SO (F&A) is as follows:

Max
S No Paper Subjects Time
Marks
Paper- Noting, Drafting and Precis Writing
1 100 3 Hours
I (Conventional Type)
Paper- General Knowledge and Constitution of
2 100 2 Hours
II India (Objective Type)
3 Paper- Part A (Accounts including Works Accounts) 30 3 Hours
III
Short or medium type questions (Theory
and / or Practical) on the following topics:-
(3 questions of 10 marks each)

1. Book Keeping and Accountancy

2. Works Accounts
 Part- B (FR-SR & GFR) 40

Questions (Theory and/or Practical) on the

following topics:- (5 questions of 8 marks
each)

1. Pay Fixation

2. Pension Rules

3. GFR including FR/SR, TA, LTC, Leave

Rules
30
PART-C (CSIR Rules; Regulations & Bye-
laws)

Short Notes/Questions on the following

topics:

(5 questions of 6 marks each or short

questions numbering 10 of 3 marks each)

1. CSIR Rules, Regulation & Bye-laws

2. Rationalised purchase Procedure

 Budget
 Project Costing
 CSIR Instructions
 Auditing

3. Delegation of Financial Powers Rules

4. IMPACT- Accounting package in CSIR

It has further been decided by the competent authority to reorganize the scheme
of examination for the posts of SO (G), SO (F&A), Dy. SPO and PS for the purpose
of Departmental Competitive Examination such that the papers I and II shall be
common for all the posts mentioned above and will be held in single sitting for all
the candidates irrespective of the post (s) applied for. Paper III will be the
specialized paper to be held in separate sittings at different times to enable the
candidates to appear for different posts. The marks obtained in Paper I and II will,
however, remain common in assessing the candidates for various posts by adding
the marks obtained in paper III to the tally of I & II for arriving at the overall
aggregate for the purpose of working out merit.

The syllabus for the Paper III for the purpose of Departmental Competitive
Examination for the posts of SO(G), PS and Dy. SPO will be as follows:

Section Officer (G) and Private Secretary

S.
Paper Subject Max. Marks Time
No.
Office Procedure, Rules & Regulations
Paper
1 and CSIR Rules, Regulations and Bye- 100 3
III
Laws (conventional Type)

i) Part-I (Conventional Type) Marks-40

This part will consist of Office Procedure and some guidance in the subjectc
an be obtained from:-

a) Latest edition of Manual of Office Procedure

b) Notes on Office Procedure issued by the Institute of Secretariat Training

and Management.

c) Hand Book of Personnel Officers.

ii) Part-II (Conventional Type) Marks-60

This part will consist of R ules & Regulations, including knowledge of FRs, SRs,
GFRs, CCS(Leave) Rules, CCS (Pension) Rules, CCS(CCA) Rules etc; and CSIR
Rules, Regulations and Bye-laws and some guidance on the subject can be
obtained from:

a) Fundamental and Supplementary Rules (AGP&Ts Compilation)

b) The CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972.

c) The CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964.

 d) The CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965.

e) Compilation of the General Financial Rules (Revised and Enlarged) 1963.

f) Delegation of Financial Power Rules, 1978.

g) CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972.

h) CSIR Rules, Regulations & Bye-Laws.

For the posts of Private Secretary, in addition to the above examination,

candidates will have to appear in a qualifying test in English/Hindi shorthand
at the speed of 100 w.p.m

Dy. Stores & Purchase Officer:

S.No. Paper Subject Max. Marks Time

Materials Management & CSIR Rules,
Paper-
1. Regulations & Bye-laws (conventional 100 3 Hours
III
Type)

a) CSIR Rules, Regulations & Bye-laws

b) Organisational structure of stores and purchase department

c) Objectives, roles and scope of functioning of stores & purchase department

d) Procedure for issue and dispatch of materials

e) Physical verification

f) Procedure for identification of obsolete and surplus stores and their disposal
and procedure for write off.

g) Rationalised Stores & Purchase Procedure followed in CSIR.

h) Procedure for purchase of capital and non-capital items

i) Clearance of consignment including customs clearance

 j) Price preference

k) Selective Approaches: ABC, FNS, VED & XYZ Analysis;

l) Costs associated with Inventory Management

m) Economics Order Quantity (EOQ) and its role and significance for Inventory
Management

n) Lead time analysis

o) Safety stock

p) Value Analysis

q) Determination of various levels of stocks

r) Inventory turnover ratio

This paper will be set up in such a standard to test the overall knowledge of
the candidates who is expected to head Stores/Purchases Section as Dy.
Stores & Purchase Officer.

The communication may kindly be given wide publicity in your Lab./Instt.

Your‟s faithfully,

Sd/.

(K.K.
Chopra)

Under
Secretary

Copy to:

1. Controller of Examinations CSIR Complex, New Delhi

2. DS(CO)