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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
The Gazette of India
CG-DL-E-29012026-269651
EXTRAORDINARY
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 67]
NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026/MAGHA 8, 1947
OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL SCIENTIFIC ADVISER TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 27th January, 2026
G.S.R. 68(E). In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to the article 309 of the Constitution and
in supersession of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Scientists, Group 'A'
Posts Recruitment Rules, 2018, 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 posts of Scientists in the Office
of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement.- (1) These rules shall be called the Office of the Principal Scientific
Adviser to the Government of India, Scientists, Group ‘A' Posts Recruitment Rules, 2026.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Definitions - In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,
(a) "Controlling Authority" means the Scientific Secretary, in the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the
Government of India;
(b) "Post" means a post of Scientist as specified in rule 3;
(c) "Schedule" means Schedule appended to these rules;
(d) "Scheme" means the Revised Flexible Complementing Scheme for Scientist as issued by the Department of
Personnel and Training vide O.M. No. AB-14017/41/2013-PP(RR), dated the 13th March, 2024;
(e) "Scientific Post" means a post as provided in the Scheme.
3. Number of posts, classification and level in pay matrix.- (1) The number of said posts, their classification
and level in the pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in the following Table, namely:-
Table
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| Sl. | Name of post. | Classification. | Number of | Level in pay matrix. |
| No. | | | posts. | |
+-----+--------------------------+-------------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
+=====+==========================+=====================================+================+==========================+
| 1. | Scientist 'D' | General Central Service, Group | 7 | Level-12 in the pay matrix |
| | | 'A' Gazetted, Non- Ministerial. | | (Rs.78800-209200). |
+-----+--------------------------+-------------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------+
| 2. | Scientist 'E' | General Central Service, Group | 2 | Level-13 in the pay matrix |
| | | 'A' Gazetted, Non- Ministerial. | | (Rs.123100-215900). |
+-----+--------------------------+-------------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------+
| 3. | Scientist 'F' | General Central Service, Group | 2 | Level-13A in the pay matrix|
| | | 'A' Gazetted, Non- Ministerial. | | (Rs.131100-216600) |
+-----+--------------------------+-------------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------+
| 4. | Scientist 'G' | General Central Service, Group | 3 | Level-14 in the pay matrix |
| | | 'A' Gazetted, Non- Ministerial. | | (Rs.144200-218200). |
+-----+--------------------------+-------------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------+
Note (1): The vacancies in each grade shall be first filled from the Scientists in the feeder grade who are
recommended for promotion to the next higher grade under the Scheme. If the number of Scientists recommended for
consideration of promotion to the next grade under the Scheme are more than the number of vacancies available in the
promotion grade, then to that extent the number of posts be automatically upgraded to the promotion grade subject to
the condition that the combined sanctioned strength of all the grades shall remain the same.
Note (2): Vacancies arising due to attrition shall normally revert to the entry level grade of the respective Scientific or
Technical category. Based on functional needs and with the approval of competent authority, some of these vacancies
may be filled by the method of recruitment prescribed in the Recruitment Rules, for the posts above entry level, based
on the level of the vacancy and commensurate with the higher qualifications and skills of individual candidates within
the overall sanctioned strength.
4. Method of recruitment. - (1) The recruitment for posts of Scientists 'D' shall be made either by direct
recruitment or deputation (including short-term contract) as specified in Schedule-I.
(2) The recruitment for posts of Scientists 'E' upto Scientists 'G' shall be made either by promotion or
upgradation under the Scheme or direct recruitment or deputation (including short-term contract) as specified
in Schedule-I.
(3) The posts shall be exempted from the purview of the Union Public Service Commission.
(4) The method of recruitment for each post or in each case shall be decided by the Central Government from
time-to-time.
(5) Particular discipline or field of essential educational qualification and experience for each post or in each
case shall be decided by the Central Government, keeping in view the availability of Scientists in different
fields and the further requirement of Scientists in a particular field.
5. Promotion or upgradation. - (1) Promotion or upgradation of Scientist to the grade of Scientist 'E' upto
Scientist 'G' shall be as specified under the Scheme.
(2) The composition of the Internal Screening Committee and the Assessment Board or the Departmental
Peer Review Committee, as the case may be, for Level-1 and Level-2 Screening under the Scheme shall be as
prescribed in Schedule – II.
6. Annual Performance Appraisal Reports and Annual Work Reports. The Scientists shall fill up the
Annual Work Report and Annual Performance Appraisal Report, in the format provided for in the Scheme,
mandatorily on an annual basis.
7. Probation. - (1) Every Scientist appointed on direct recruitment basis shall be on probation for a period of
one year:
Provided that the Cadre Controlling Authority may extend the period of probation in accordance
with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.
(2) The confirmation of the Scientist appointed on probation shall be considered by the Departmental
Confirmation Committee, specified in rule 8.
8. Confirmation. - Confirmation of a Scientist appointed through direct recruitment shall be done by the
Central Government on the recommendations of a Departmental Confirmation Committee, the composition
of which shall be as follows, namely:-
(a) For Scientists 'D', 'E', and 'F' -
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| 1. | Controlling Authority | Chairperson;|
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| 2. | Two Members of the level of Joint Secretary to the | Members. |
| | Government of India from Scientific Ministries or | |
| | Departments | |
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(b) For Scientist 'G' -
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| 1. | Controlling Authority | Chairperson;|
+-----+-----------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+
| 2. | Two Members of the level of Additional Secretary to the | Members. |
| | Government of India from Scientific Ministries or | |
| | Departments | |
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9. 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.
10. 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 Department of Personnel
and Training, relax any of the provision of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.
11. Saving. - Nothing in these rules shall affect reservations, 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 – I
[See rule 4]
Recruitment to the posts of Scientist 'D' to Scientist 'G'
1. (A) Recruitment for the post of Scientist 'D' on direct recruitment basis.-
(a) Essential Qualifications:
(i) Master's Degree in Physical or Chemical or Biological or Earth-atmospheric or Environmental or
Mathematical or Computational and Information or Agricultural Sciences from a recognised University or
Institute;
Or
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology or Biotechnology or Medicine or Veterinary Sciences or
Pharmaceutical Sciences (minimum four year degree course) from a recognised University or Institute;
(ii) Experience of eight years in scientific and technological organisations or research and development in
industrial and academic institutions or both.
(b) Desirable Qualifications:
Doctorate Degree in Physical or Chemical or Biological or Earth-atmospheric or Environmental or Mathematical
or Computational and Information or Agricultural Sciences or Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology or
Biotechnology or Medicine or Veterinary Sciences or Pharmaceutical Sciences Medicine from a recognised
University or Institute.
Note 1: Specific subject shall be indicated in the advertisement at the time of invitation for applications.
Note 2: The period spent on obtaining minimum essential educational qualification shall not count towards
experience.
Note 3: Period spent on obtaining Doctorate Degree (in the field of essential qualification) from a recognised
University or Institute, as evidenced by certification by such University or Institute, subject to completion of the
Doctorate Degree and subject to a maximum of two years shall count towards experience.
Note 4: The period spent on pursuing Doctorate Degree shall not count towards experience for any purpose, if the
Doctorate Degree has been awarded.
Note 5: In cases of full-time employment (regular or contractual) of more than two years during the same period as
the period spent on obtaining Doctorate Degree, experience shall be counted only for the employment period and not
for the Doctorate Degree.
(B) Recruitment for the post of Scientist 'D' by deputation (including short-term contract). -
Scientists or Technologists of the Central Government or State Governments or Union territories or Central
Government or State Government Undertakings or University or Recognised Research Institution or statutory or
autonomous organisation,-
(a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or
(ii) with four years' service in the grade rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level-11 in
the pay matrix (Rs.67700-208700/-) or equivalent; and
(b) possessing the essential and desirable qualifications prescribed for direct recruits prescribed under sub-paragraph
(A).
Note 1: 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 four years.
Note 2: Deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for promotion.
Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) shall be not exceeding
fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
2. (A) Recruitment for the post of Scientist 'E' on direct recruitment basis. -
(a) Essential Qualifications:
(i) Master's Degree in Physical or Chemical or Biological or Earth-atmospheric or Environmental or
Mathematical or Computational and Information or Agricultural Sciences from a recognised University or
Institute;
Or
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology or Biotechnology or Medicine or Veterinary Sciences or
Pharmaceutical Sciences (minimum 4 year degree course) from a recognised University or Institute;
(ii) experience of eleven years in Science and Technology organisations or Research and Development in
Industrial and Academic Institutions or both.
(b) Desirable Qualifications:
Doctorate research in Physical or Chemical or Biological or Earth-atmospheric or Environmental or Mathematical
or Computational and Information or Agricultural Sciences or Doctorate Degree in Engineering or Technology or
Biotechnology or Medicine or Veterinary Sciences or Pharmaceutical Sciences Medicine from a recognised
University or Institute.
Note 1: Specific subject shall be indicated in the advertisement at the time of invitation for applications.
Note 2: The period spent on obtaining minimum essential educational qualification shall not count towards
experience.
Note 3: Period spent on obtaining Doctorate Degree (in the field of essential qualification) from a recognised
University or Institute, as evidenced by certification by such University or Institute, subject to completion of the
Doctorate Degree and subject to a maximum of two years shall count towards experience.
Note 4: The period spent on pursuing Doctorate Degree shall not count towards experience for any purpose, if the
Doctorate Degree has not been awarded.
Note 5: In cases of full-time employment (regular or contractual) of more than two years during the same period as
the period spent on obtaining Doctorate Degree, experience shall be counted only for the employment period and not
for the Doctorate Degree.
(B) Recruitment for the post of Scientist 'E' by deputation (including short-term contract). -
Scientists or Technologists working in the Central Government or State Governments or Union territories or Central
Government or State Government Undertakings or University or Recognised Research Institution or statutory or
autonomous organisations,-
(a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or
(ii) with four years' service in the grade rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level-12 in
the pay matrix (Rs.78800-209200/-) or equivalent; and
(b) possessing the essential and desirable qualifications prescribed for direct recruits prescribed under sub-paragraph
(A).
Note 1: 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 five years.
Note 2: The departmental candidates in the feeder category, who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be
eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for
consideration for promotion.
Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) shall be not exceeding
fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
3. (A) Recruitment for the post of Scientist 'F' on direct recruitment basis. -
(a) Essential Qualifications:
(i) Master's Degree in Physical or Chemical or Biological or Earth-atmospheric or Environmental or
Mathematical or Computational and Information or Agricultural Sciences from a recognised University or
Institute;
Or
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology or Biotechnology or Medicine or Veterinary Sciences or
Pharmaceutical Sciences (minimum 4 year degree course) from a recognised University or Institute;
(ii) experience of sixteen years in science and technology organisations or research and development in industrial
and academic institutions or both, out of which at least six years should be in a managerial capacity for science and
technology programme planning, development and coordination, or policy initiatives or formulation or both.
(b) Desirable Qualifications:
Doctorate research in Physical or Chemical or Biological or Earth-atmospheric or Environmental or Mathematical
or Computational and Information or Agricultural Sciences or Doctorate Degree in Engineering or Technology or
Biotechnology or Medicine or Veterinary Sciences or Pharmaceutical Sciences Medicine from a recognised
University or Institute.
Note 1: Specific subject shall be indicated in the advertisement at the time of invitation for applications.
Note 2: The period spent on obtaining minimum essential educational qualification shall not count towards
experience.
Note 3: Period spent on obtaining Doctorate Degree (in the field of essential qualification) from a recognised
University or Institute, as evidenced by certification by such University or Institute, subject to completion of the
Doctorate Degree and subject to a maximum of two years shall count towards experience.
Note 4: The period spent on pursuing Doctorate Degree shall not count towards experience for any purpose, if the
Doctorate Degree has not been awarded.
Note 5: In cases of full-time employment (regular or contractual) of more than two years during the same period as
the period spent on obtaining Doctorate Degree, experience shall be counted only for the employment period and not
for the Doctorate Degree.
(B) Recruitment for the post of Scientist 'F' by deputation (including short-term contract). -
Scientists or Technologists of the Central Government or State Governments or Union territories or Central
Government or State Government Undertakings or University or Recognised Research Institution or statutory or
autonomous organisation,-
(a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or
(ii) with five years' service in the grade rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level-13 in
the pay matrix (Rs.123100-215900/-) or equivalent; and
(b) possessing the essential and desirable qualifications prescribed for direct recruits prescribed under sub-paragraph
(A).
Note 1: 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 five years.
Note 2: The departmental candidates in the feeder category, who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be
eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for
consideration for promotion.
Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) shall be not exceeding
fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
4. (A) Recruitment for the post of Scientist 'G' on direct recruitment basis. -
(a) Essential Qualifications:
(i) Master's Degree in Physical or Chemical or Biological or Earth-atmospheric or Environmental or
Mathematical or Computational and Information or Agricultural Sciences from a recognised University or
Institute;
Or
(ii) Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology or Biotechnology or Medicine or Veterinary Sciences or
Pharmaceutical Sciences (minimum 4 year degree course) from a recognised University or Institute;
experience of twenty one years in science and technology organisations or research and development in
industrial and academic institutions or both, out of which at least seven years should be in,
(I) administering, planning, development or coordination of Science and Technology programmes;
(II) experience of evolving, managing and directing major programmes under any branch of Science and
Technology;
(III) proven record of policy initiatives for the Science and Technology Sector;
(IV) proven record of leading a team.
(b) Desirable Qualifications:
Post Doctorate research in Physical or Chemical or Biological or Earth-atmospheric or Environmental or
Mathematical or Computational and Information or Agricultural Sciences or Doctorate Degree in Engineering or
Technology or Biotechnology or Medicine or Veterinary Sciences or Pharmaceutical Sciences Medicine from a
recognised University or Institute.
Note 1: Specific subject shall be indicated in the advertisement at the time of invitation for applications.
Note 2: The period spent on obtaining minimum essential educational qualification shall not count towards
experience.
Note 3: Period spent on obtaining Doctorate Degree (in the field of essential qualification) from a recognised
University or Institute, as evidenced by certification by such University or Institute, subject to completion of the
Doctorate Degree and subject to a maximum of two years shall count towards experience.
Note 4: The period spent on pursuing Doctorate Degree shall not count towards experience for any purpose, if the
Doctorate Degree has not been awarded.
Note 5: In cases of full-time employment (regular or contractual) of more than two years during the same period as
the period spent on obtaining Doctorate Degree, experience shall be counted only for the employment period and not
for the Doctorate Degree.
(B) Recruitment for the post of Scientist 'G' by deputation (including short-term contract). -
Scientists or Technologists of the Central Government or State Governments or Union territories or Central
Government or State Government Undertakings or University or Recognised Research Institution or statutory or
autonomous organisation,-
(a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or
(ii) with five years' service in the grade rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level-13A
in the pay matrix (Rs.131100-216600/-) or equivalent; and
(b) possessing the essential and desirable qualifications prescribed for direct recruits prescribed under sub-paragraph
(A).
Note 1: 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 five years.
Note 2: The departmental candidates in the feeder category, who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be
eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for
consideration for promotion.
Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) shall be not exceeding
fifty-eight years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
5. The age-limit for direct recruitment in each category of posts shall be as specified in the following Table,
namely :-
Table
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| Sl. | Name of post | Age-limit for direct recruitment (except for departmental |
| No. | | candidates) shall not exceed |
+-----+--------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
+=====+==========================+=============================================================+
| 1. | Scientist 'D' | 40 years; |
+-----+--------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+
| 2. | Scientist 'E' | 45 years; |
+-----+--------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+
| 3. | Scientist 'F' | 50 years; |
+-----+--------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+
| 4. | Scientist 'G' | 50 years; |
+-----+--------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+
Note 1: Relaxable for Government servants upto five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the
Central Government.
Note 2: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for the receipt of applications from
candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram,
Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of
Himachal Pradesh, Union territories of Ladakh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep).
6. Screening and selection process for all posts [applicable for both direct recruitment and on deputation
(including short-term contract)]. -
Composition of Committees:
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| Sr. | Posts | Screening-cum-Shortlisting Committee | Selection Committee |
| No. | | | |
+-----+--------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
+=====+==========================+=================================================================+=================================================================+
| 1. | Scientist 'D' | 1. An officer not below the rank of | 1. Controlling Authority - Chairperson; |
| | | Scientist 'G' or Joint Secretary to the | |
| | | Government of India - Chairperson; | 2. Two external experts who shall be |
| | | | officers not below the rank of Joint |
| | | 2. A nominee of the Department of | Secretary to the Government of India, |
| | | Atomic Energy or Department of | nominated by the Controlling Authority |
| | | Space or Defence Research and | - Members; |
| | | Development Organisation in the rank | |
| | | of Scientist 'G' - Member; | 3. Scientist 'G' in Office of the Principal |
| | | | Scientific Adviser to the Government of |
| | | 3. An officer not below level-14 with | India |
| | | administrative background - Member. | - Member. |
+-----+--------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+
| 2. | Scientist 'E' | 1. An officer not below the rank of | 1. Controlling Authority - Chairperson; |
| | | Scientist 'G' or Joint Secretary to | |
| | | the Government of India | 2. Two external experts who shall be |
| | | - Chairperson; | officer not below the rank of Joint |
| | | | Secretary to the Government of India, |
| | | 2. A nominee of the Department of | nominated by the Controlling |
| | | Atomic Energy or Department of | Authority |
| | | Space or Defence Research and | - Members; |
| | | Development Organisation in the | |
| | | rank of Scientist 'G' Member; | 3. Scientist 'G' in Office of the Principal |
| | | | Scientific Adviser to the Government |
| | | 3. An officer not below level - 14 with | of India |
| | | administrative background | - Member. |
| | | - Member. | |
+-----+--------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+
| 3. | Scientist 'F' | 1. A Scientist who shall not be below | 1. Controlling Authority - Chairperson; |
| | | the rank of Scientist 'G' | |
| | | - Chairperson; | 2. Two Secretaries of other Scientific |
| | | | Departments (or their representatives |
| | | 2. A nominee of the Department of | who are not below the rank of Joint |
| | | Atomic Energy or Department of | Secretary to the Government of India) |
| | | Space or Defence Research and | nominated by the Controlling Authority |
| | | Development Organisation in the rank | - Members; |
| | | of Scientist 'G' Member; | |
| | | | 3. Two eminent Scientists not below the |
| | | 3. An officer not below level -14 with | rank of Joint Secretary to the |
| | | administrative background, | Government of India specialised in the |
| | | nominated by the Controlling | field of scientific activity, nominated by |
| | | Authority Member. | the Controlling Authority - Members. |
+-----+--------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+
| 4. | Scientist 'G' | 1. A Scientist who shall not be below | 1. Principal Scientific Adviser to the |
| | | the rank of Scientist 'H'- | Government of India – Chairperson; |
| | | Chairperson; | |
| | | 2. A nominee of the Department of | 2. Controlling Authority – Member; |
| | | Atomic Energy or Department of | |
| | | Space or Defence Research and | 3. Two Secretaries of other Scientific |
| | | Development Organisation in the rank | Departments, nominated by the |
| | | of Scientist 'H' or above - Member; | Controlling Authority - Members; |
| | | | |
| | | 3. An officer above level-14, nominated | 4. An eminent Scientist not below the rank |
| | | by the Controlling Authority | of Additional Secretary to the |
| | | Member. | Government of India specialised in the |
| | | | field of scientific activity, nominated by |
| | | | the Controlling Authority – Member. |
+-----+--------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+
SCHEDULE – II
[See rule 5(2)]
A. Composition of the Internal Screening Committee:
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| SI. | Posts. | Composition of Internal Screening Committee. |
| No. | | |
+-----+-----------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+
| 1. | For promotion from the | An officer not below the rank of Scientist 'G' or Joint Secretary to the |
| | post of Scientist 'D' to | Government of India - Chairperson; |
| | the post of Scientist 'E' | |
| | | A nominee of the Department of Atomic Energy or Department of Space or |
| | | Defence Research and Development Organisation in the rank of Scientist 'G' |
| | | - Member; |
| | | |
| | | An officer not below level-14 with administrative background - Member. |
+-----+-----------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+
| 2. | For promotion from the | A Scientist who shall not be below the rank of Scientist 'G' - Chairperson; |
| | post of Scientist 'E' to | |
| | the post of Scientist 'F' | A nominee of the Department of Atomic Energy or Department of Space or |
| | | Defence Research and Development Organisation in the rank of Scientist 'G' |
| | | Member; |
| | | |
| | | An officer not below level-14 with administrative background, nominated by |
| | | the Controlling Authority |
| | | Member. |
+-----+-----------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+
| 3. | For promotion from the | A Scientist who shall not be below the rank of Scientist 'H' - Chairperson; |
| | post of Scientist 'F' to | |
| | the post of Scientist 'G' | A nominee of the Department of Atomic Energy or Department of Space or |
| | | Defence Research and Development Organisation in the rank of Scientist 'H’ |
| | | or above |
| | | - Member; |
| | | |
| | | An officer not below level-15, nominated by the Controlling Authority |
| | | Member. |
+-----+-----------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+
B. Composition of the Assessment Board:
+-----+-----------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+
| SI. | Posts. | Composition of Assessment Board. |
| No. | | |
+-----+-----------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+
| 1. | For promotion to the | Controlling Authority - Chairperson; |
| | posts of Scientist 'E' | |
| | | Two external experts who shall be officer not below the rank of Joint |
| | | Secretary to the Government of India, nominated by the Controlling |
| | | Authority |
| | | Members; |
| | | |
| | | Two eminent Scientists specialising in the field of scientific activity, in the |
| | | rank of Scientist 'F' or above, to be nominated by the Controlling Authority |
| | | Members. |
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C. Composition of the Departmental Peer Review Committee:
+-----+-----------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+
| SI. | Post. | Composition of Departmental Peer Review Committee |
| No. | | |
+-----+-----------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+
| 1. | For promotion to | Controlling Authority - Chairperson; |
| | the post of | |
| | Scientist 'F' | Two Secretaries of other Scientific Ministries or Departments or their |
| | | representatives who are at least one level above the post to which promotion or |
| | | upgradation under Scheme is to be made |
| | | - Members; |
| | | |
| | | Two eminent Scientists specializing in the field of scientific activity, in the rank of |
| | | Scientist 'G' or above, to be nominated by the Controlling Authority - Members; |
| | | |
| | | Representative of the Department of Personnel and Training in the rank of Joint |
| | | Secretary to the Government of India |
| | | - Member. |
+-----+-----------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+
| 2.* | For promotion to | Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India |
| | the post of | - Chairperson; |
| | Scientist 'G' | |
| | | Controlling Authority - Member; |
| | | |
| | | Two Secretaries of other Scientific Ministries or Departments |
| | | - Members; |
| | | |
| | | Two eminent Scientists specialising in the field of scientific activity, in the rank of |
| | | Scientist 'H' or above, to be nominated by the Controlling Authority - Members; |
| | | |
| | | Representative of Department of Personnel and Training in the rank of Additional |
| | | Secretary to the Government of India - Member. |
+-----+-----------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+
* Based on assessment parameters and the recommendation by the Internal Screening Committee [rule 5(2)], not
more than 10 per cent of the Scientists may be granted relaxation in the residency period by this Departmental
Peer Review Committee for all levels, the relaxation being not more than one year on any single occasion,
limited to a maximum of two occasions in their entire career.
[F. No. A-12018/1/2025-ADMN]
Dr. PREETI BANZAL, Scientist 'G'
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