Ministry : Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Not Applicable)
Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (i)
Subject : Extra Ordinary
Analysis
The document is an extraordinary issue of the Gazette of India published on 4 February 2025 under Section 3(i) of the relevant rules. It primarily deals with recruitment to various Group ‘C’ non‑technical, non‑scientific posts in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The gazette supersedes earlier recruitment rules and lays down detailed conditions for recruitment, age limits, qualifications, mode of selection, and deputation. It also specifies the constitution of departmental committees for confirmation and promotion.
Overview
This Gazette of India – Extraordinary notifies recruitment rules for Group ‘C’ (Non‑Scientific & Technical, Non‑Gazetted, Ministerial) posts in MeitY. It defines the educational, age, experience, and language qualifications, outlines the method of recruitment (direct, promotion, deputation, re‑employment), and sets upper age limits with relaxations for reserved categories. The rules apply to posts such as Senior Secretariat Assistant, Stenographer, Receptionist, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Senior Reprographer, Xerox Operator, Despatch Rider, Senior Record Keeper, and Multi‑Tasking Staff.
Key Points
- Posts covered: 10 Group ‘C’ posts in MeitY, including Senior Secretariat Assistant (59 posts), Stenographer (47), Receptionist (1), Junior Secretariat Assistant (40), Senior Reprographer (2), Xerox Operator (5), Despatch Rider (3), Senior Record Keeper (1), and Multi‑Tasking Staff (95).
- Age limits: Generally 18–27 years for direct recruits, with relaxations for departmental candidates (up to 40 years) and reserved categories.
- Qualifications:
- Educational: 12th class pass, graduation, or matriculation as per post.
- Typing speed: 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi (computer‑based).
- Experience: 2–3 years for certain technical posts (e.g., motor mechanism knowledge for Despatch Rider).
- Language: Knowledge of English or Hindi is essential; candidates without Hindi must acquire it during probation.
- Method of recruitment:
- Direct recruitment (40–50% of vacancies).
- Promotion from lower to higher grades after 8 years of service and two‑week training.
- Deputation (up to 3 years) for central/state government officers meeting specified qualifications.
- Re‑employment for armed forces personnel.
- Reservation & relaxations: Applicable to SC/ST/OBC/ex‑servicemen as per government orders.
- Probation: 2 years mandatory for direct recruits, with induction training.
- Departmental committees:
- Promotion Committee and Confirmation Committee headed by senior ministry officials.
- Supersession: These rules supersede the earlier Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Group ‘C’, Non‑Scientific and Technical Posts) Recruitment Rules, 2018.
Summary
This gazette notification establishes a comprehensive recruitment framework for Group ‘C’ non‑technical staff in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. It standardizes age limits, educational benchmarks, language proficiency, and selection pathways while incorporating reservation policies, deputation procedures, and promotion protocols. The rules ensure a transparent, merit‑based, and inclusive hiring process across multiple clerical, stenographic, technical‑support, and administrative roles, with special provisions for armed forces personnel and candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds.
