Ministry : Ministry of Railways (North Western Railway)

Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Overview Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Recruitment Rules, 2025

This Extraordinary Gazette publishes the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (Development Wing) Assistant Director (Engineering) Group ‘B’ Recruitment Rules, 2025, superseding the 2020 rules. It defines the framework for recruiting one Assistant Director (Engineering) post under the General Central Service, Level-7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400).

Key Points

• Post: Assistant Director (Engineering) (01 post, subject to workload variation).
• Pay & Level: Level-7 in the pay matrix (₹44,900–₹1,42,400); Grade Pay merged into the matrix.
• Recruitment Method: Primarily direct recruitment; age limit up to 30 years (relaxations apply).
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering; two years’ relevant experience (design/construction/maintenance of civil works or cranes, diesel locos, marine engines, workshops).
• Relaxations: Qualifications and experience relaxable at the Union Public Service Commission’s discretion for SC/ST candidates or other well-qualified candidates.
• Probation: Two-year probation period with mandatory two-week induction training for direct recruits.
• Disqualification: Rule 4 bars candidates in an active polygamous marriage unless the Central Government grants an exemption.
• Promotion/Deputation: Rules outline processes for filling vacancies via promotion or deputation from Central Government officers holding analogous posts.
• Committee: Departmental Confirmation Committee chaired by the Development Adviser (Ports), with senior ministry officials as members; consultation with UPSC is mandatory.
• Effective Date: Rules come into force upon publication in the Official Gazette.

Summary

The Gazette notifies the 2025 Recruitment Rules for Assistant Director (Engineering) in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, establishing a structured, merit-based recruitment process for a key central engineering post. It specifies qualifications, age limits, experience requirements, relaxation policies, probation norms, and appointment procedures, while emphasizing UPSC consultation and compliance with anti-corruption safeguards. These rules replace the earlier 2020 framework and will govern future hiring for this Level-7 position.