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The President, exercising powers under the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, issues new recruitment rules for the post of Assistant Director (Engineering) in the Development Wing of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, superseding the 2020 Rules for that post.

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G.S.R. 248(E) dated 2 April 2026 (Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, New Delhi). In supersession of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Development Wing, Deputy Director (Engineering) and Assistant Director (Engineering) Recruitment Rules, 2020, insofar as they relate to the post of Assistant Director (Engineering), the President makes the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Development Wing, Assistant Director (Engineering), Group 'B' Post, Recruitment Rules, 2025, effective from the date of publication. The rules cover one sanctioned post (subject to variation with workload), classified as General Central Service, Group 'B', Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, at Level-7 of the pay matrix (Rs. 44,900-142,400). Direct recruits must not exceed 30 years of age (relaxable up to five years for Government servants) and must hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering plus two years' relevant experience in harbour/civil engineering works or in maintenance of cranes, diesel locos, marine engines and allied machinery, with relaxations available at UPSC discretion, including for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe candidates. Probation is two years, including a mandatory two-week induction training. Vacancies vacant for a year or more may be filled by deputation from officers holding analogous posts with the same qualifications. A Departmental Confirmation Committee, chaired by the Development Adviser (Ports) with the Director/Deputy Secretary (Administration) and Director (Engineering) as members, handles confirmations, and Union Public Service Commission consultation is mandatory for recruitment. The rules retain standard disqualification-by-bigamy and Central Government power-to-relax provisions, and preserve reservation and age-relaxation benefits for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, other backward classes, ex-servicemen and other special categories. Issued under F. No. A-12018/3/2016-ESTT.-Part(1) and signed by Sandeep Gupta, Joint Secretary.

Full Text

CG-DL-E-04042026-271562 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i) 2422 GI/2026 (1) MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 2nd April, 2026 G.S.R. 248(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution and in supersession of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Development Wing, Deputy Director (Engineering) and Assistant Director (Engineering) Recruitment Rules, 2020, in so far as they relate to the post of Assistant Director (Engineering), except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the post of Assistant Director (Engineering) in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, namely :- 1. Short title and commencement.—(1) These rules may be called the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Development Wing, Assistant Director (Engineering), Group ‘B’ Post, Recruitment Rules, 2025. (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 the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any person from the operation of 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, other backward classes, 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. | Whether selection post or non- selection post. | Age-limit for direct recruits. | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | | Assistant Director (Engineering). | 01* (2025) *Subject to variation dependent on workload. | General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Gazetted, Non- Ministerial. | Level-7 in the pay matrix (Rs. 44900- 142400). | Not applicable. | Not exceeding thirty years of age. (Relaxable for the Government servants upto five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government). Note: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be as advertised by the Union Public Service Commission. | Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits. (7) (a) Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised Univers-ity or institute; and (b) two years’ experience in- (i) design, construction and maintenance of civil engineering works including harbour engine-ering works; or (ii) maintenance and operation of different types of cranes, diesel locos, marine engines, winc-hester and ancillary machines in a mechanical or marine workshop or organisation. Note 1: The qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in case of candidates otherwise well qualified. Note 2: The qualifications regarding experience are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission for reasons to be recorded in writing, in case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of selection, the Union Public Service Commission is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the posts reserved for them. | Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees. | Period of probation, if any. | Method of recruitment, whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/ absorption and percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods. | In case of recruitment by promotion or by deputation/ absorption, grades from which promotion or deputation/ absorption to be made. | |---|---|---|---| | (8) | (9) | (10) | (11) | | Not applicable. | Two years. Note: There shall be a mandatory induction training of at least two weeks duration for direct recruits for successful completion of probation as prescribed by the Central Government. | By direct recruitment: Vacancies caused by the incumbent being away on deputation or long illness or study leave or under other circumstances for duration of one year or more may be filled on deputation basis from officers of the Central Government,- (a) holding analogous posts on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; and (b) possessing the educational qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under column (7). | Not applicable. | | If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition. | Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment. | |---|---| | (12) | (13) | | Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering confirmation) consisting of :- 1. Development Adviser (Ports), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways - Chairperson; 2. Director or Deputy Secretary (Administration), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways – Member; 3. Director (Engineering), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways - Member. | Consultation with the Union Public Service Commission is necessary. | [F. No. A-12018/3/2016-ESTT.-Part(1)] SANDEEP GUPTA, Jt. Secy. and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. GORAKHA NATH YADAVA Date: 2026.04.04 11:38:26 +05'30'

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