Notification of the newly created post of Superintending Archaeological Architect in the Archaeological Survey of lndia

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-01082024-255972 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 423] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2024/SHRAVANA 9, 1946 MINISTRY OF CULTURE Archaeological Survey of India NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 31st July, 2024 G.S.R. 462(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the post of Superintending Archaeological Architect in the Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture, namely:- 1. Short title and commencement.— (1) These rules may be called the Ministry of Culture, Archaeological Survey of India, Superintending Archaeological Architect (Group 'A' Post) Recruitment Rules, 2024. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. Number of post, classification and level in pay matrix.—The number of the said post, its classification and level in the pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the Schedule annexed to these rules. 3. Method of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications, etc.—The method of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications and other matters relating to the said post shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the said Schedule. 4. Disqualification.— No person,- (a) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living; or (b) who having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall be eligible for appointment to the said post: Provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any person from the operation to this rule. 5. Power to relax.— Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order and for reasons to be recorded in writing and in consultation with the Union Public Service Commission, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons. 6. Saving.- Nothing in these rules shall affect reservation, relaxation of age-limit and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the Other Backward Classes, the Ex-servicemen and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard. SCHEDULE +-----------------------------------+-------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------------+ | Name of post. | Number of post. | Classification. | Level in pay matrix. | +===================================+=====================================+=========================================================+================================================+ | (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | +-----------------------------------+-------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------------+ | Superintending Archaeological | 01* | General Central Service, Group 'A, | Level-11 in the pay matrix | | Architect. | | Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. | (Rs.67700-208700). | | | (2024) | | | | | *Subject to variation dependent on | | | | | the workload. | | | +-----------------------------------+-------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------------+ | Whether selection post or | Age-limit for direct | Educational and other qualification required for | | non-selection post. | recruits. | direct recruits. | +===================================+=====================================+=========================================================+ | (5) | (6) | (7) | +-----------------------------------+-------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+ | Selection. | Not applicable. | Not applicable. | +-----------------------------------+-------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+ | Whether age and educational | Period of probation, if any. | Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment | | qualifications prescribed for | | or by promotion or by deputation/absorption and | | direct recruits will apply in the | | percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various | | case of the promotees. | | methods. | +===================================+=====================================+=========================================================+ | (8) | (9) | (10) | +-----------------------------------+-------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+ | Not applicable. | Not applicable. | Hundred per cent by promotion, failing which | | | | deputation (including short term contract). | +-----------------------------------+-------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+ | In case of recruitment by promotion or deputation/absorption, grades from which promotion or deputation/absorption to be made. | +==========================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================+ | (11) | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Promotion: | | Deputy Superintending Archaeological Architect in level-10 in the pay matrix (Rs.56100-177500) with five years regular service in the grade after appointment thereto on regular basis and have undergone two to four weeks training in Archaeology. | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Note: When juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years whichever is less and have successfully completed probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed service. Deputation (including short-term contract): Officers of the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory Administrations or autonomous body or statutory organisation or public sector undertaking or recognised University or institute; (a) (i) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or Department; or (ii) With five years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in posts in level-10 in the pay matrix (Rs.56100-177500) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and (b) possessing the qualifications and experience prescribed as under: (i) Bachelors degree in Architecture from a recognised University or institution; (ii) registered as an Architect with the Council of Architecture under the Architects Act, 1972 (20 of 1972); and (iii) experience of five years in the conservation of monuments or historic buildings etc. Note 1: The departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, the deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion. Note 2. The period of deputation (Including short term contract) including the period of deputation (Including short term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years. Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years as on the last date of receipt of applications. +---------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+ | If a Departmental Promotion Committee | Circumstances in which Union Public | | exists what is its composition. | service commission to be consulted | | | in making Recruitment. | +===================================================+=========================================================+ | (12) | (13) | +---------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+ | Group 'A' Departmental Promotion Committee | Consultation with Union Public Service | | (for considering promotion) consisting of: | Commission is not necessary. | | 1. Secretary, Ministry of Culture Chairman; | | | 2. Director General, Archaeological Survey | | | of India - Member; | | | 3. Additional Director General (Conservation | | | and Scientific Preservation), Archaeological | | | Survey of India - Member. | | +---------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+ [F. No J-11012/3/2024-Planning] Sarvjit Singh, Director, Administration Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.