Orissa Industries Service Rules, 1985
(1) These rules may be called "the Orissa Industries Service Rules, 1985."
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Orissa Gazette.
In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires-
(a)"Board" means Departmental Selection Board constituted under Rule 13;
(b)"Commission" means the "Orissa Service Commission";
(c)"Director" means the Director of Industries, Orissa;
(d)"direct recruit" means a person appointed to the service on the, basis of advertisement and recommendation of Commission under Rule 5;
(e)"Government" means the Government of Orissa in the Industries Department;
(f)"Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes" means such castes and tribes as may be specified by the President of India from time to time under Arts. 341 and 342 of the Constitution of India respectively;
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The cadre of the service shall consist of two branches, viz. 1[Group-A] and 1[Group-B], the former comprising of three grades namely the Senior grade, Intermediary grade and the Junior grade as indicated below :
1[(a)Group-A Senior Grade shall include posts of Joint Director of Industries, Level-I, Joint Director of Industries, Level-II and such other posts of equivalent status as may be created or declared by Government from time to time.]
(b) 1[Group-A]-Intermediary grade shall include the posts of Special Officer, General Managers of District Industries Centres and such other posts created in equal grade or declared equivalent in status by Government from time to time;
(c)1[Group-A]-Junior grade shall include the posts of Deputy Director, Managers of different functional disciplines of Dist
(1) Recruitment to the postsin 1[Group-B] of the service shall be made-
(a)by direct recruit in accordance with Rule 5; and
(b)by promotion of officers of non-gazetted, non-ministerial Class III, field executive staff as provided under Rule 7.
(2) Recruitment to 1[Group-A] posts in Junior, Intermediary and Senior Grades shall be made by promotion of officers as provided in Rules 9, 10 and II respectively.
(3) Government shall decide ordinarily in the month of April each year the number of vacancies in each of the branches 1[Group-A] and 1[Group-B] of the service to be filled in the year by direct recruitment and by promotion, as the case may be.
1.Substituted vide O.G. No. 41, Part III A Dated 8.10.2004.
-(1) Not less than 1[fifty per cent] of Class II posts fallen vacant in any year shall be filled up by direct recruitment through the Commission.
(2) Candidates having requisite qualification as prescribed in Schedule 'C' or such qualifications as may be prescribed by Government for posts created by Government after the commencement of these rules and provided in the advertisement shall be recruited on the results of interview conducted by the Commission.
(3) In case of non-availability of suitable candidates from the open market for direct appointment to 2[Group-B] posts, the vacancies remaining unfilled may be filled up on deputation from other services, under Government.
3[(4) After determination of the vacancies required to be tilled up through direct recruitment in a particular year, the-
Notwithstanding anything contained in Rule 5, the Stipendiary Engineers who were appointed on ad hoc basis as Assistant Managers or Assistant Directors of Industries as the case may be and whose appointments as such have been validated under the Orissa Services of Engineers (Validation of Appointment) Act, 2002, shall be deemed to have been appointed as direct recruits to the Orissa Industries Service.
4.Inserted vide O.G. No. 41, Part III A Dated 12.10.2007.
-(1) For being eligible for direct recruitment to 2[Group-B] post-
(a)a candidate shall not ordinarily be below 21 years and above 28 years of age as on 1st day of August, last preceding the month in which the applications are invited by the Commission ; provided that the Government shall have power to relax the upper age-limit in suitable cases;
(b)a candidate shall be a citizen of India;
(c)a candidate should be able to speak, read and write Oriya and should have passed at least in Oriya equivalent to Middle School standard;
(d)a candidate should be of good character and shall submit with his application certificate of good character to the Commission as may be prescribed in the advertisement; and
(e)a
The Orissa Industries Service Rules, 1985, were established to regulate the recruitment and service conditions of personnel in the Orissa Industries Service. Rule 6 specifically addresses the eligibility criteria for direct recruitment to certain positions within this service.
Rule 6 outlines the eligibility requirements for candidates seeking direct recruitment to Group-B posts within the Orissa Industries Service. It specifies the qualifications and conditions that must be met for candidates to be considered for these positions.
The scope of Rule 6 is limited to defining the eligibility for direct recruitment to Group-B posts. It does not cover other recruitment methods or the conditions of service post-recruitment.
While Rule 6 itself does not prescribe punishments, failure to comply with the eligibility criteria may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.
-(1) Not more than 1[fifty per cent] of total vacancies in 2[Group-B] of the service in any year may be filled up by promotion from among non-gazetted non-ministerial Class III field executive staff, namely :
(1) Industries Promotion Officers, Industrial Supervisors 3[* * *] and such other posts as may be created in the equivalent grade or declared equivalent in status by Government from time to time having completed 7 years of service in the post or posts. The promotion quota of Industries Promotion Officers, Industrial Supervisors shall be in a ratio according to the strength of qualified officers in each group as may be decided by Government.
(2) The Director shall maintain gradation lists of qualified/ eligible candidates indicating their educational qualification, technical qualification, date of birth, date of appointment to respec
The Orissa Industries Service Rules, 1985, govern the service conditions, recruitment, and promotion of officers within the industrial sector of the state of Odisha. Rule 7 specifically addresses the promotion of officers to Class II positions, establishing the framework for eligibility and selection criteria.
Rule 7 outlines the procedures and criteria for promoting officers from lower classes to Class II within the Orissa Industries Service. It specifies the qualifications required and the process through which promotions are to be conducted.
The scope of Rule 7 encompasses all officers within the Orissa Industries Service who are eligible for promotion to Class II. It aims to streamline the promotion process and ensure that only qualified individuals ascend to higher positions.
While Rule 7 primarily focuses on promotion criteria, any violation of the established procedures or criteria could lead to disciplinary action against the concerned officers, although specific punitive measures are not detailed within this rule.
There shall be reservation of vacancies for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe in the manner prescribed in the Orissa Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Act, 1975 and the rules made thereunder.
CASE LAW :
Rule 8-Provisions under-Validity and applicability of-Requirements for recruitment of Class-I post-Discussed : 1986 (II) OLR (NOC) 1.
The Orissa Industries Service Rules, 1985, were established to regulate the recruitment and conditions of service for personnel appointed to the Orissa Industries Service. Rule 8 specifically addresses the reservation of vacancies for certain categories of candidates, ensuring equitable representation in public service.
Rule 8 mandates the reservation of vacancies for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in accordance with the provisions laid down by the Government of Orissa. This rule aims to promote social justice and inclusivity within the workforce of the Orissa Industries Service.
The scope of Rule 8 extends to all recruitment processes within the Orissa Industries Service, ensuring that a certain percentage of positions are filled by candidates from SC and ST backgrounds. This rule is part of a broader framework aimed at enhancing diversity and representation in government services.
While Rule 8 itself does not prescribe specific punishments, failure to comply with the reservation mandates may lead to administrative actions against the responsible authorities, including potential legal challenges.
(1) All posts in Junior 1[Group-A] grade as shown in Schedule 'A' shall be filled up by way of promotion from among the officers in 1[Group-B] of the service.
(2) No officer of 1[Group-B] of the service shall be eligible for promotion to 1[Group-A]-Junior post unless he-
(a)has rendered at least 4 years of service in 1[Group-B] Branch of the service; and
(b)has passed the departmental examination completely as prescribed in the Schedule :
Provided that if no eligible officer is available for consideration for promotion, the posts may be filled up by deputation from other service or by advertisement through the Commission as may be decided by the Government.
1.Substituted vide O.G. No. 41, Part III A Dated 8.10.2004.
The Orissa Industries Service Rules, 1985, were established to regulate the service conditions of officers within the industrial sector of Odisha. Rule 9 specifically addresses the promotion of officers to Group-A Junior Grade positions, outlining the procedures and criteria for such promotions.
Rule 9 stipulates that promotions to Group-A Junior Grade posts shall be made based on the criteria and procedures established within the service rules. It emphasizes the importance of merit and qualifications in the promotion process.
The scope of Rule 9 encompasses all officers eligible for promotion to Group-A Junior Grade within the Orissa Industries Service. It applies to various departments and ensures that promotions are conducted uniformly across the board.
While Rule 9 primarily focuses on promotion criteria, any violation of the established procedures could lead to disciplinary actions as per the broader framework of the Orissa Industries Service Rules.
(1) The posts of General Managers, District Industries Centres, Special Officer or any other post in 1[Group-A]-intermediary grade shall be filled up on promotion by a member of the cadre who has completed at least 4 years of service in 1[Group-A]-Junior grade of the service.
(2) In case no qualified/eligible candidate is available in the cadre, the posts shall be filled up by deputation from other service.
1.Substituted vide O.G. No. 41, Part III A Dated 8.10.2004.
(1) Promotion to the post of Joint Director of Industries, Level-II and such other posts equivalent thereto in Group A Senior Grade shall be made from among the members in Group-A Intermediary Grade who have completed, 4 years of service in the said grade :
Provided that in case no eligible Officer is available, the posts shall be filled up from other service by deputation.
(2) Promotion to the post of Joint Director of Industries, Level-I and such other posts equivalent thereto in Group-A Senior Grade shall be made from among the Joint Director of Industries, Level-II who have completed one year of service in the said grade.]
2[(3) Promotion to the post of Director, Handicraft and Cottage Industries in Group-A Senior Grade of the service shall be made from among the Joint Director of Industries, Level-I.]
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3 .Deleted vide Orissa Gazette Ext. No. 1162/4-8-1987-Notfn. No. 22637-1/3.8.1987.
(1) There shall be a Departmental Selection Board to consider the cases of eligible officers for promotion to the posts in 1[Group-B] and 1[Group-A] Branches of the Service.
(2) The Board shall meet ordinarily once in a year to prepare lists of officers found suitable for promotion to different posts of the service.
(3) The Board for selection of eligible officers for promotion to -
(a) the posts mentioned in Clauses (a) and (b) of Sub-rule (1) of Rule 3 shall consist of the following, namely :
(i)Chief Secretary/Additional Chief Secretary/
Additional Development Commissioner, as
the case may beChairman
(ii)Secretar
1[The list of candidates recommended by the Commission for direct recruitment to the posts in the Class II branch of the service shall remain valid for period of one year from the date of its approval by the Government.]
1.Substituted vide Orissa Gazette Part III-A-No. 41/9-10-1992 Notfn. No. 26343-III-EI-83/90-1/4/5-9-1992.
(1) All officers of the service unless specifically exempted by Government shall be required to pass the departmental examination to be conducted by Board of Examiners appointed by the Board of Revenue, the syllabus and the rules of which are prescribed in Schedule 'D' within the period of probation.
(2) An officer who has passed the departmental examination shall be deemed to have passed the same on the last day on which the said examination was held and if he has passed it in more than one chance the last date of the examination in which he finally passed shall be taken as the date of passing departmental examination and he will be entitled to incremental benefit admissible on such passing from the day following it.
(3) An officer who is exempted from passing any or all the subjects of departmental examination shall be deemed to have p
(1) Every officer shall, on appointment to any post in the service by direct recruitment or promotion, be on probation. In case of a direct recruit appointed to the service, the period of probation shall be 2 years and in the case of a promotes, it shall be one year :
Provided that Government may, in special circumstances extend the period of probation in any case or cases for such period as they may fix by an order :
Provided further that if the period of Probation is not extended within a period of six months from the date of completion of probation, the officer will be deemed to have completed the probation satisfactorily.
(2) The period of probation in each case shall count from the date on which the officer joins his appointment ; provided that the whole or any part of the period during
Subject to the provision of Rule 16 (3) an officer on probation, after completion of the period of his probation to the satisfaction of Government and completion of prescribed departmental examinations shall be confirmed against permanent post, if there is vacancy.
(1) An officer shall be eligible to draw the first increment during the period of probation.
(2) No officer shall be allowed to draw the second increment until he passes the prescribed departmental examination.
(3) The officer or officers exempted from passing departmental examination by Government shall be entitled to draw increments.
(4) In case passing the departmental examination is delayed, the pay of an officer on his passing the said examination shall be fixed at the stage to which he would have been entitled in the time scale of pay of his post but for such delay and his next increment shall fall due on the next anniversary day of appointment. He shall not, however, be entitled to any arrears relating to the period prior to passing the departmental examination.
An officer may be allowed to cross the first efficiency bar if his performance is at least of the average standard.
An officer may be allowed to cross the first efficiency bar if his performance is at least of the average standard.
An officer may be allowed to cross the second efficiency bar only if the standard of his work performance is distinctly above average :
Provided that where there is only one efficiency bar, the same shall be treated as the second efficiency bar for the purpose of this rule.
Refusal by Government to allow an officer to cross the efficiency bar shall not have the effect of postponing the increments cumulatively but arrear incremental dues shall not be allowed.
(1 ) Seniority of officers appointed to any of the 2[Group-A] branch of the service in a particular year shall be maintained separately, and in the order in which their names appear in the select list.
(2) The seniority of officers appointed to the 2[Group-B] II branch of the service in a particular year shall, subject to Sub-rule (3), be maintained in the order in which their names appear in the select list.
(3) The inter se seniority among the direct recruits and the promotees appointed to the posts in 2[Group-B] Branch of the service in a particular year shall be determined on the principle that the promotees en bloc will be senior to direct recruits irrespective of their dates of joining.
1.Substituted vide Orissa Gazette Part III-A-No. 41/9.10.1992 Notfn. No. 26343-III-EI-83/90-I/4/5-9-1992.
The officers of the combined cadre of Orissa Industries Service who will constitute the base members of the cadre constituted under these rules, shall be entitled to seniority in 2[Group-B] II and 2[Group-A] as fixed earlier by Government in consultation with the Commission and shall be eligible to consideration for promotion to higher grades in accordance with the provisions of this rule.
The officers of the erstwhile Rural Industries Projects on being absorbed as Assistant Managers shall be entitled to seniority in Class II with effect from their date of appointment in 2[Group-B].
Where the State Government are of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, they may in consultation with the Commission relax any of the provisions of these rules in respect of any category of post or person
The officers may be deputed for Foundation course, Managementtraining, Summer training, Orientation training, Industrial training, or any other training as may be decided by Government from time to time on the basis of proposal of the Director.
The conditions of service of the members of the service in regard to matters not covered by these rules shall be the same as are or as may, from time to time, be admissible to other State service officers.
The Orissa Industries Service Rules, 1971 hitherto in force stands repealed effective from the date from which these rules came into force.
SCHEDULE 'A'
List of 2[Group-A] posts of the service
2[Group-A]-Senior Grade
1. Joint Director of Industries in the scale of pay of Rs. 1,300-1,800 or as may be revised from time to time-
(a)Joint Director of Industries (District Industries Centre)(1 post)
(b)Joint Director of Industries (Small Scale)(1 post),
(c)Joint Director of Industries (Panchayat
Samiti Industries)(1 post)
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1.Substituted vide Orissa Gazette Part III-A-No. 41/9.10.1
SCHEDULE 'B'
[Rule 3]
List of 1[Group-B] posts of the service
1.Assistant Director of Industries (Chemical)(1 post)
2.Assistant Director of Industries (Sugar)(1 post)
3.Assistant Director of Industries (Ceramic)(1 post)
4.Assistant Director of Industries (Salt)(1 post)
5.Assistant Director of Industries (Handicrafts)(1 post)
6.Assistant Director of Industries (Marketing Analysis)(1 post)
7.Assistant Director of Industries
(Enterpreneurial assistance)(1 post)
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SCHEDULE 'C'
[Rule 5]
Educational qualification for direct appointment to the posts of Assistant Managers in Class II of the service shall be as follows :
Sl. No.Name of the postQualification
(1) (2)(3)
1.Assistant Manager (Project)Degree in any of the Engineering
subjects as may be prescribed by Government from a recognisedUniversity/Institution or a qualification equivalent thereto.
2.Assistant Manager (Credit)Graduate in Science/Arts/Commerce from any recognised University securing at least 50% marks in aggregate
Or
Post
SCHEDULE 'D'
[Rule 15(1)]
Syllabus for Departmental Examination
PART - I
Law
There shall be one paper on the following Laws and the examiner shall be directed to test the general working knowledge of the important provisions of the Laws :
1.The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (9 of 1872) [Fundamentals].
2.The Indian Companies Act, 1956 (Act 1 of 1956) as amended.
3.Orissa State-Aid to Industries Act, 1978 (Orissa Act 32 of 1978).
4.The Orissa State-Aid to Industries Rules, 1981.
5.The Facto
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