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The President makes the Ministry of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines, Electrical Foreman (Group 'B' Post) Recruitment Rules, 2025, superseding the 2020 rules for recruitment to the post of Electrical Foreman.

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By notification G.S.R. 289(E) dated 5th May 2025, the Ministry of Mines, exercising powers under the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, makes the Ministry of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines, Electrical Foreman (Group 'B' Post) Recruitment Rules, 2025, superseding the Ministry of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines, Electrical Foreman (Group 'B' Post) Recruitment Rules, 2020. The Rules take effect from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette and govern recruitment to the post of Electrical Foreman in the Indian Bureau of Mines. The Schedule specifies 3 sanctioned posts (subject to variation), classified as General Central Service, Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, at Level-6 in the pay matrix (Rs. 35,400-112,400), filled by selection. The upper age limit for direct recruits is 30 years (relaxable by up to five years for government servants), and essential qualifications are a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a Diploma in Electrical Engineering plus two years' relevant experience. Recruitment is 33% by promotion (failing which by deputation/short-term contract) and 67% by deputation/short-term contract (failing which by direct recruitment); promotion is from Electrical Supervisor (Level-4, Rs. 25,500-81,100) with ten years' regular service and completion of in-service training. The probation period is two years, including a mandatory two-week induction training for direct recruits. A Group 'B' Departmental Promotion Committee, chaired by the Superintending Officer (Ore Dressing), and a Departmental Confirmation Committee, chaired by the Ore Dressing Officer, are constituted for considering promotion and confirmation respectively; consultation with the Union Public Service Commission is not required. The notification carries file number 26/7/2022-M.III and is signed by Sanjay Lohiya, Additional Secretary.

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CG-DL-E-06052025-262924 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i) No. 246] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025/VAISAKHA 15, 1947 2967 GI/2025 (1) MINISTRY OF MINES NOTIFICAION New Delhi, the 5th May, 2025 G.S.R. 289(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution and in supersession of the Ministry of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines, Electrical Foreman (Group ‘B’ Post) Recruitment Rules, 2020, 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 Electrical Foreman in the Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines, namely:-— 1. Short title and commencement.—(1) These rules may be called the Ministry of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines, Electrical Foreman (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, 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. | Whether selection post or non- selection post. | Age-limit for direct recruits. | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | | Electrical Foreman. | 3(2025) *Subject to variation dependent on workload. | General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non- Gazetted, Non Ministerial. | Level – 6in the pay matrix (Rs. 35400 - 112400). | Selection. | Not exceeding thirty years of age. (Relaxable for the Government servants up to 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 Staff Selection Commission. | |---| | Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits. | Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of the 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. | |---|---|---|---| | (7) | (8) | (9) | (10) | | Essential: (a) Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering from recognized university or recognised institution. or (b)(i)Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognised university or recognised institution; and (ii) Two years experience in installation, repairs, maintenance of electrical machines andapparatus. Note 1.-Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Staff Selection Commission or competent authority, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified. Note2.-The qualifications regarding experience are relaxable at the discretion of the Staff Selection Commission or competent authority, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of selection, the Staff Selection Commission or competent authority 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 vacancies reserved for them. | 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 the probation as prescribed by the Central Government. | (i) Thirty-three per cent. by promotion, failing which by deputation (including short- term contract); and (ii) Sixty-seven per cent. by deputation (including short- term contract), failing which by direct recruitment. | In case of recruitment by promotion or by deputation/absorption, grades from which promotion or deputation /absorption to be made. (11) Promotion: Electrical Supervisor in level-4 in the pay matrix (Rs. 25500-81100) with ten years regular service in the grade and have successfully completed two to four weeks of in-service training in the field of repairs and maintenance of electrical machines and apparatus conducted by the Indian Bureau of Mines or any recognised institute. Note.- Where 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 their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service. | 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) | | Group ‘B’ Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of :- 1. Superintending Officer (Ore Dressing), Indian Bureau of Mines - Chairman; 2. Chief Chemist, Indian Bureau of Mines - Member; 3. Director (Administration), Indian Bureau of Mines - Member. Group ‘B’ Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering confirmation) consisting of :- 1. Ore Dressing Officer, Indian Bureau of Mines - Chairman ; 2. Superintending Chemist, Indian Bureau of Mines - Member; 3. Chief Administrative Officer, Indian Bureau of Mines - Member. | Consultation with Union Public Service Commission is not necessary. | [No.26/7/2022-M.III] SANJAY LOHIYA, Addl. Secy. YADAVA Date: 2025.05.06 14:03:23 +05'30' and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. GORAKHA NATH YADAVA

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