IREC Rule No.209(B): Promotion From Group ‘B’ To Group ‘A’ (Junior Scale)

209(B). Promotion From Group ‘B’ To Group ‘A’ (Junior Scale):-

(1)   Appointments to the posts in the junior scale shall be made by selection on merit* from amongst Group ‘B’ officers of the departments concerned with not less than 3 years of non-fortuitous service in the grade.

[(*) words “on merit” deleted vide RBE No. 135/2015, No.E(GP)2005/1/33, 28.10.2015, ACS No.128]

(2)   If the quota reserved for Group ‘B’ Officers for promotion to junior scale is not fully utilized, the remaining vacancies may be filled by Government in accordance with the recruitment rules and in consultation with the UPSC; and

(3) The Departmental Promotion Committee for this purpose shall consist of a representative of the Union Public Service Commission as Chairman and two representatives of the Ministry of Railways as Members.