Tele: 2301-8735 Directorate General of Ord Services

Master General of Ord Branch

IHQ of MoD (Army), ‘B’ Wing
Sena Bhawan, New Delhi-110011

A/26576/Tradesmen-RRs/OS-8C(Policy) 2017

They, The General Secretary The General Secretary,

Indian National Defence All India Defence Employees
Workers Federation (INDWF), Federation (AIDEF),
No. 6, 6th Street, Vaishnavi Nagar, SM Joshi Bhavan, Survey No.81,
RCC Post, Elphinstone Road, Kirkee,
Chennai - 600109. Pune - 411003.

The General Secretary, The General Secretary,

Confederation of Defence Bhartiya Pratiraksha
Recognised Association(CDRA), Mazdoor Sangh (BPMS),
96, Defence Apartments, 2-A. Navin Market,
G-17, Paschim Vihar, Kanpur - 208001.
Rohtak Road,
Delhi -110087
UPLOADING OF DRAFT RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST
OF TRADESMAN MATE IN ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS ON MINISTRY OF
DEFENCE WEBSITE FOR INVITING COMMENTS FROM STAKEHOLDERS

1. Para 2 of DoP&T OM No AB-14017/61/2008-Esst. (RR) dt 13 Oct 2015 stipulates that

“before referring any proposal for framing/amendment in the Recruitment Rules of any post in
Ministries/Departments and their subordinate and attached office, the proposed
amendments/revision in the Recruitment Rules would be put up on the website of respective
Ministries/Departments for 30 days for inviting comments from the stakeholders. Thereafter,
taking into account the comments so received, the proposal would be sent to DoP & T for
finalization.

2. As such, the draft Recruitment Rules of Tradesman mate, Group ‘C’ Non Gazetted, Non
Ministerial, (pre-revised pay scale of 2650-4000) in Army Ordnance Corps under Ministry of
Defence is being uploaded on the website of Ministry of Defence.

3. The comments of stakeholder are invited on draft Recruitment Rules of the Tradesman
mate, in writing, at the following address within 30 days from the date of uploading of draft
Recruitment Rules:-

Director
MGO/OS (Pers)
Room No 405 ‘B’ Wing
IHQ of MoD (Army)
Sena Bhawan
New Delhi- 110 105
(DJ Barman)
Dy Dir
MGO/OS (Pers)
For DG OS
 DRAFT RECRUITMENT RULES FOR SKILLED CATEGORY

(TO BE PUBLISHED IN PART II, SECTION OF THE GAZETTE OF INDIA)

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

NEW DELHI, the-------------2017

Notification

SRO_____.- In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution and in
supersession of
(i) the Army Ordnance Corps, Recruitment Rules, 1980

(ii) the Army Ordnance Corps (Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ Industrial) Recruitment Rules 1980

and 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 (Skilled) in the Army
Ordnance Corps, namely :-

1. Short title and commencement.– (i) These rules may be called the Army Ordnance Corps,
_____ (Group ‘C’ posts) Industrial Recruitment Rules, 2014.

(ii) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Number of posts, classification and scale of pay. – The number of the said post, its
classification and the pay band and grade pay 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 posts shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the
aforesaid 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 for reasons to be recorded in writing, 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 reservations, relaxation of age limit and other
concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, 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.
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Blacksmith Skilled
2 Number of post 79 (Seventy Nine)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
direct recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications No
prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case
of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation Promotion:
or absorption, grade from which promotion or Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having three
deputation or absorption to be made years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
is its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making
recruitment
 Annexure-III
1. (a) Name of the Post : Black Smith,

Proposed designation : Black Smith (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 263 of 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).
Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing rules Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 Name of Post (1) Black Smith Black Smith (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category has been
implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and MCM. Hence,
Tradesman skilled designation will specify job status.
2 Number of Post (1) 176 79 (subject to variation dependent on 45% of total authorisation in the respective trades would be in
workload) Skilled grade w.e.f. 01.01.2006. (Auth: MoD letter No
11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun 2010.)
3 Classification Civilians in Def Services Gp ‘C’, Non- General Central Services, Industrial, Group ‘C’, -
Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
4 Pay Band and Grade Rs. 225-308 Level – 2, (19900-63200) The posts were upgraded from 225-308 to 260-400 vide MoD
Pay / Pay Scale letter No 1(2)/80/D/(ECC/IC) dt 11 May 1983.
3rd CPC 260-400, 4th CPC 950-1500, 5th CPC 3050-4590 & 6th
CPC PB-1/GP-1900/-
5 Whether selection Post Non-Selection Non-Selection
or non-selection Post
6 Age limit for direct Between 18 and 25 years (Relaxable for 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per
recruits Government servants upto 35 years) existing DOP&T guidelines.

7 Educational and other Essential : Essential : Edu Qualification:

qualifications required Certificate in the trade from a recognized ITI Matriculation qualification with a certificate in As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum educational
for direct recruits or 3 years’ training and /or experience of the trade from recognized Industrial Training qualification prescribed for Govt employment is matriculation
actual work in the trade Institute or equivalent diploma or certificate. or ITI.
Desirable : Middle School Standard
8 Whether age and No No
educational
qualifications prescribed
for direct recruits will
apply in the case of
promotees
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for
promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by By promotion, failing which by transfer and By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct
direct recruitment or by promotion failing both by direct recruitment. recruitment.
or by deputation/ absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be
filled by various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion: Promotion: Erstwhile Mazdoor/Labourers were
promotion / deputation / absorption Hammerman/Blacksmith Striker with 3 years’ Semi Skilled Tradesman/ Tradesman Mate working in Level-1 the feeder grade for Tradesman semi
grades from which promotion / service in the grade who have passed the (Rs. 18000-56900) having 3 years of qualifying service in the skilled i.e. Hammerman/ Blacksmith
th
deputation/ absorption to be made trade test of prescribed standard. grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard. Striker/Boilerman. As per 6 CPC
recommendations the above posts
Transfer : Transfer : have been merged and granted the
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower corresponding PB-1/GP-1800/- .
post in the lower formations of Defence formations of Defence Services. Hence, as on date no feeder category
Services. Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or is available for the above mentioned
eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their posts. As a result, in near future the
seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite posts i.e. Blacksmith and Boiler
trade test would also be considered provided they are not short Attendant will be filled up by Semi
of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half Skilled Tradesman/ Tradesman Mate
of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever working in PB-1/GP-1800/-.
is less, and have successfully completed their probation period
for promotion to the next higher grade alongwith their juniors
who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility
service.
12 If a Departmental Promotion Composition of Departmental Promotion Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its Committee :-
composition Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
Major or above. or
or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members
OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains (i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance
Members Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of
2/Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit. (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other
Arms/Services
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of 2/Lt
from other Arms/Services (iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-

Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is to
be consulted in making recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Tin & Copper Smith Skilled
2 Number of post 52 (Fifty two)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
direct recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications No
prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case
of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation Promotion:
or absorption, grade from which promotion or Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having three
deputation or absorption to be made years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
is its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making
recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post : Tin & Copper Smith

Proposed designation : Tin & Copper Smith (skilled)
(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps
2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable
Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 263 of 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing rules Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 Name of Post (9) Tin & Copper Smith Tin & Copper Smith (skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category has been
implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and MCM. Hence,
Tradesman skilled designation will specify job status.
2 Number of Post (9) 115 52 45% of total authorisation in the respective trades would be in
subject to variation dependent on workload Skilled grade w.e.f. 01.01.2006. (Auth: MoD letter No
11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun 2010.)
3 Classification Civilians in Defence Services Group ‘C’, Non- General Central Services, Industrial, Group ‘C’, -
Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
4 Pay Band and Grade Rs. 225-308 Level – 2, (19900-63200) The posts were upgraded from 225-308 to 260-400 vide MoD
Pay / Pay Scale letter No 1(2)/80/D/(ECC/IC) dt 11 May 1983.
3rd CPC 260-400, 4th CPC 950-1500, 5th CPC 3050-4590 &
6th CPC PB-1/GP-1900/-
5 Whether selection Post Non-Selection Non-Selection
or non-selection Post
6 Age limit for direct Between 18 and 25 years (Relaxable for Govt. 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per
recruits servants upto 35 years) existing DOP&T guidelines.
7 Educational and other Essential : Essential : Edu Qualification:
qualifications required Certificate in the trade from a recognized ITI Matriculation qualification with a certificate in As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum educational
for direct recruits or 3 years’ training &/or experience of actual the trade from recognized Industrial Training qualification prescribed for Govt employment is matriculation or
work in the trade Institute or equivalent diploma or certificate. ITI.
Desirable : Middle School Standard
8 Whether age & No No
educational qualifications
prescribed for DR will
apply in the case of
promotees
9 Period of probation, if 2 years 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for
any. promotion/transfer.
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
10 Method of recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct
whether by DR or by failing both by direct recruitment. recruitment.
promotion or by
deputation/ absorption
and percentage of the
vacancies to be filled by
various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion: Promotion: Erstwhile Mazdoor/Labourers were
promotion / deputation / Mate Tradesmen with 3 years, service in the Semi Skilled Tradesman/ Tradesman Mate working in Level-1 (Rs. the feeder grade for Tradesman semi
absorption grades from grade and who have duly qualified in the 18000-56900) having 3 years of qualifying service in the grade who skilled i.e. Hammerman/ Blacksmith
which promotion / requisite trade test prescribed by the DOS. have passed the trade test of prescribed standard. Striker/Boilerman. As per 6th CPC
deputation/ absorption to recommendations the above posts
Transfer: Transfer :
be made have been merged and granted the
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations corresponding PB-1/GP-1800/- .
post in the lower formations of Defence of Defence Services. Hence, as on date no feeder category
Services. Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility is available for the above mentioned
service are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar posts. As a result, in near future the
qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would also be posts i.e. Blacksmith and Boiler
considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or Attendant will be filled up by Semi
eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service Skilled Tradesman/ Tradesman Mate
or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully completed their working in PB-1/GP-1800/-.
probation period for promotion to the next higher grade alongwith their
juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
12 If a Departmental Composition of Departmental Promotion Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Promotion Committee Committee :-
exists, what is its Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
composition Major or above. or
or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members
OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains (i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ
Members from Depot Unit.
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of
2/Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit. (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services

(ii) One Officer not below the rank of 2/Lt (iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-
Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Not applicable Not applicable
Union Public Services
Commission is to be
consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Boiler Attendant Skilled
2 Number of post 02 (Two)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
direct recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications No
prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case
of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation Promotion:
or absorption, grade from which promotion or Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having three
deputation or absorption to be made years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
is its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making
recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post : Boiler Attendant

Proposed designation : Boiler Attendant (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 263 of 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing rules Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 Name of Post (2) Boiler Attendant Boiler Attendant (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category has been
implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and MCM. Hence,
Tradesman skilled designation will specify job status.
2 Number of Post (2) 05 02 45% of total authorisation in the respective trades would be in
subject to variation dependent on workload Skilled grade w.e.f. 01.01.2006. (Auth: MoD letter No
11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun 2010.)
3 Classification Civilians in Defence Services Group ‘C’, Non- General Central Services, Industrial, Group ‘C’, -
Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
4 Pay Band and Grade Rs. 225-308 Level – 2, (19900-63200) The post was upgraded from 225-308 to 260-400 vide MoD
Pay / Pay Scale letter No 1(2)/80/D/(ECC/IC) dt 11 May 1983.
3rd CPC 260-400, 4th CPC 950-1500, 5th CPC 3050-4590 &
6th CPC PB-1/GP-1900/-
5 Whether selection Post Non-Selection Non-Selection
or non-selection Post
6 Age limit for direct Between 18 and 25 years (Relaxable for 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per
recruits Government servants upto 35 years) existing DOP&T guidelines.

7 Educational and other Essential : Essential : Edu Qualification:

qualifications required Certificate in the trade from a recognized ITI Matriculation qualification with a certificate in As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum educational
for direct recruits or 3 years’ training and /or experience of the trade from recognized Industrial Training qualification prescribed for Govt employment is matriculation or
actual work in the trade Institute or equivalent diploma or certificate. ITI.
Desirable : Middle School Standard
8 Whether age and No No
educational
qualifications prescribed
for direct recruits will
apply in the case of
promotees
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
9 Period of probation, if 2 years 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
any.
10 Method of recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct
whether by direct by direct recruitment. recruitment.
recruitment or by
promotion or by
deputation/ absorption
and percentage of the
vacancies to be filled by
various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion: Promotion: Erstwhile Mazdoor/ Labourers
promotion / deputation / Boilerman with 3 years’ service in the grade who have Semi Skilled Tradesman/ Tradesman Mate working in Level-1 (Rs. were the feeder grade for
absorption grades from passed the trade test of prescribed standard. 18000-56900) having 3 years of qualifying service in the grade who Tradesman semi skilled i.e.
which promotion / have passed the trade test of prescribed standard. Hammerman/ Blacksmith
deputation/ absorption to Transfer : triker/Boilerman. As per 6th CPC
be made Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the Transfer : recommendations the above
lower formations of Defence Services. Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower posts have been merged and
formations of Defence Services. granted the corresponding PB-
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility 1/GP-1800/- . Hence, as on date
service are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar no feeder category is available
qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would also be for the above mentioned posts.
considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or As a result, in near future the
eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility posts i.e. Blacksmith and Boiler
service or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully Attendant will be filled up by
completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher Semi Skilled Tradesman/
grade alongwith their juniors who have already completed such Tradesman Mate working in PB-
qualifying or eligibility service. 1/GP-1800/-.
12 If a Departmental Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :- Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Promotion Committee
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
exists, what is its
above. or
composition
or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members
OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members (i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of 2/Lt or Civ from Depot Unit.
Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of 2/Lt from other
Arms/Services (iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio
member
13 Circumstances in which Not applicable Not applicable
Union Public Services
Commission is to be
consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Carpenters & Joiner Skilled
2 Number of post 460 (Four hundred sixty)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
direct recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications No
prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case
of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation Promotion:
or absorption, grade from which promotion or Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having three
deputation or absorption to be made years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
is its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making
recruitment
 Annexure-III
1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Carpenters & Joiner

Proposed designation : Carpenters & Joiner (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 263 of 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing rules Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 Name of Post (4) Carpenter & Joiner Carpenters & Joiner (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category has been
implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and MCM. Hence,
Tradesman skilled designation will specify job status.
2 Number of Post 1023 460 45% of total authorisation in the respective trades would be in
(subject to variation dependent on workload) Skilled grade w.e.f. 01.01.2006. (Auth: MoD letter No
11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun 2010.)
3 Classification Civilian in Defence Services, Group ‘C’, Non- Civilian in Defence Services, Group ‘C’, Non- 6th CPC recommendation.
Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial
4 Pay Band and Grade Rs. 225-308 Level – 2, (19900-63200) The post was upgraded to Scale of pay 260-400 vide MoD letter
Pay / Pay Scale No 1(2)/80/D/(ECC/IC) dt 11 May 1983 and letter No
3317/DS(O&M)/Civ-I/84 dt 15 Oct 1984.
260-290 (III CPC), 950-1500 (IV CPC), 3050-4590 (V CPC) &
PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post Non-Selection Non-Selection
or non-selection Post
6 Age limit for direct Between 18 and 25 years (Relaxable for Govt. 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per
recruits servants upto 35 years) existing DOP&T guidelines.
7 Educational and other Essential : Essential : Edu Qualification:
qualifications required Certificate in the trade from a recognized ITI Matriculation qualification with a certificate in As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum educational
for direct recruits or 3 years’ training and /or experience of the trade from recognized Industrial Training qualification prescribed for Govt employment is matriculation or
actual work in the trade Institute or equivalent diploma or certificate. ITI.
Desirable : Middle School Standard
8 Whether age and Not applicable Not applicable
educational
qualifications prescribed
for direct recruits will
apply in the case of
promotees
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

9 Period of probation, if 2 years 2 years

any.
10 Method of recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
whether by direct by direct recruitment.
recruitment or by
promotion or by
deputation/ absorption
and percentage of the
vacancies to be filled by
various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion Promotion:
promotion / deputation / Mate Tradesmen with 3 years, service in the grade and Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-
absorption grades from who have duly qualified in the requisite trade test 56900) having three years regular service in the grade on the basis of
which promotion / prescribed by the DOS. qualifying trade test held for the purpose.
deputation/ absorption to
be made Transfer Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations of
lower formations of Defence Services. Defence Services.

Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service
are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar qualifications
subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such
qualifying or eligibility service.
12 If a Departmental Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :- Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Promotion Committee
exists, what is its Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
composition above. or
or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members –
Members – (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer
(i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
2/Lt or Ordnance Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of 2/Lt from other (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio
member
13 Circumstances in which Not applicable Not applicable
Union Public Services
Commission is to be
consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Engine Driver Skilled
2 Number of post 01 (One)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
direct recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications No
prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case
of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation Promotion:
or absorption, grade from which promotion or Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having three
deputation or absorption to be made years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
is its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making
recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Engine Driver

Proposed designation : Engine Driver (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 263 of 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing rules Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 Name of Post (6) Engine Driver Engine Driver (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category has been
implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and MCM. Hence,
Tradesman skilled designation will specify job status.
2 Number of Post 02 01 45% of total authorisation in the respective trades would be in
subject to variation dependent on workload Skilled grade w.e.f. 01.01.2006. (Auth: MoD letter No
11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun 2010.)
3 Classification Civilian in Defence Services, Group ‘C’, Non- Civilian in Defence Services, Group ‘C’, Non- 6th CPC recommendation.
Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial
4 Pay Band and Grade Rs. 225-308 Level – 2, (19900-63200) The post was upgraded to Scale of pay 260-400 vide MoD letter
Pay / Pay Scale No 1(2)/80/D/(ECC/IC) dt 11 May 1983 and letter No
3317/DS(O&M)/Civ-I/84 dt 15 Oct 1984.
260-290 (III CPC), 950-1500 (IV CPC), 3050-4590 (V CPC) &
PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post Non-Selection Non-Selection
or non-selection Post
6 Age limit for direct Between 18 and 25 years (Relaxable for Govt. 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per
recruits servants upto 35 years) existing DOP&T guidelines.
7 Educational and other Essential : Essential : Edu Qualification:
qualifications required Certificate in the trade from a recognized ITI Matriculation qualification with a certificate in As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum educational
for direct recruits or 3 years’ training &/or experience of actual the trade from recognized Industrial Training qualification prescribed for Govt employment is matriculation or
work in the trade Institute or equivalent diploma or certificate. ITI.
Desirable : Middle School Standard
8 Whether age and Not applicable Not applicable
educational
qualifications prescribed
for direct recruits will
apply in the case of
promotees
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
9 Period of probation, if 2 years 2 years
any.
10 Method of rect whether By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
by direct recruitment or by direct recruitment.
by promotion or by
deputation/ absorption
and percentage of the
vacancies to be filled by
various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion Promotion:
promotion / deputation / Mate Tradesmen with 3 years, service in the grade and Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-
absorption grades from who have duly qualified in the requisite trade test 56900) having three years regular service in the grade on the basis of
which promotion / prescribed by the DOS. qualifying trade test held for the purpose.
deputation/ absorption to
be made Transfer Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations of
lower formations of Defence Services. Defence Services.
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service
are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar qualifications
subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such
qualifying or eligibility service.
12 If a Departmental Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :- Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Promotion Committee
exists, what is its Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
composition above. or
or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members –
Members – (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer
(i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
2/Lt or Ordnance Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of 2/Lt from other
Arms/Services (iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio

member
13 Circumstances in which Not applicable Not applicable
Union Public Services
Commission is to be
consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Driver Mechanic Skilled
2 Number of post 01 (One)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
direct recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications No
prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case
of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation Promotion:
or absorption, grade from which promotion or Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having three
deputation or absorption to be made years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
is its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making
recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Driver Mechanic

Proposed designation : Driver Mechanic (Skilled)
(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps
2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable
Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 263 of 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).
Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing rules Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 Name of Post (17) Driver Mechanic Driver Mechanic (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman
category has been implemented as skilled,
HS-II, HS-I and MCM. Hence, Tradesman
skilled designation will specify job status.
2 Number of Post 03 01 45% of total authorisation in the respective
subject to variation dependent on workload trades would be in Skilled grade w.e.f.
01.01.2006. (Auth: MoD letter No 11(5)/2009-
D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun 2010.)
3 Classification Civilian in Defence Services, Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Civilian in Defence Services, Group ‘C’, Non- 6th CPC recommendation.
Non-Ministerial, Industrial Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial
4 Pay Band and Grade Rs.210-290 Level – 2, (19900-63200) The post was upgraded to Scale of pay 260-
Pay / Pay Scale 400 vide MoD letter No 1(2)/80/D/(ECC/IC) dt
11 May 1983 and letter No
3317/DS(O&M)/Civ-I/84 dt 15 Oct 1984.
260-290 (III CPC)
950-1500 (IV CPC)
3050-4590 (V CPC)
PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post Non-Selection Non-Selection
or non-selection Post
6 Age limit for direct Between 18 and 25 years (Relaxable for Govt. servants 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per
recruits upto 35 years) existing DOP&T guidelines.

7 Educational and other Essential : Essential : Edu Qualification:

qualifications required Certificate in the trade from a recognized ITI or 3 years’ Matriculation qualification with a certificate in As per 6th CPC recommendation the
for direct recruits training and /or experience of actual work in the trade the trade from recognized Industrial Training minimum educational qualification prescribed
Desirable : Institute or equivalent diploma or certificate. for Govt employment is matriculation or ITI.
Middle School Standard
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
8 Whether age and educational Not applicable Not applicable
qualifications prescribed for direct
recruits will apply in the case of
promotees
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years

10 Method of recruitment whether by By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct
direct recruitment or by promotion or direct recruitment. recruitment.
by deputation/ absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be
filled by various methods
11 In case of recruitment by promotion / Promotion Promotion:
deputation / absorption grades from Mazdoor/ Labourer/ Cleaner/ Checker with 3 years of Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs.
which promotion / deputation/ regular service in the grade and who have duly qualified 18000-56900) having three years regular service in the grade on
absorption to be made in the requisite trade test prescribed by the DOS. the basis of qualifying trade test held for the purpose.

Transfer Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower
lower formations of Defence Services. formations of Defence Services.
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility
service are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar
qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such
qualifying or eligibility service.

12 If a Departmental Promotion Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :- Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its
composition Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
above. or
or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members –
Members – (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance
(i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of 2/Lt Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
or Ordnance Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of 2/Lt from other
Arms/Services (iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

13 Circumstances in which Union Public Not applicable Not applicable
Services Commission is to be
consulted in making recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Moulder Skilled
2 Number of post 09 (Nine)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or equivalent
direct recruits diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications No
prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case
of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation Promotion:
or absorption, grade from which promotion or Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having three years
deputation or absorption to be made of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their
seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
is its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making
recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Moulder

Proposed designation : Moulder (Skilled)
(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps
2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable
Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.
3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 263 of 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).
Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No. rules
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 Name of Post (7) Moulder Moulder (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category has been
implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and MCM. Hence,
Tradesman skilled designation will specify job status.
2 Number of Post 21 09 45% of total authorisation in the respective trades would be in
subject to variation dependent on workload Skilled grade w.e.f. 01.01.2006. (Auth: MoD letter No
11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun 2010.)
3 Classification Civilian in Def Services, Gp ‘C’, Non- Civilian in Defence Services, Group ‘C’, Non- 6th CPC recommendation.
Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial
4 Pay Band and Grade Rs. 225-308 Level – 2, (19900-63200) The post was upgraded to Scale of pay 260-400 vide MoD
Pay / Pay Scale letter No 1(2)/80/D/(ECC/IC) dt 11 May 1983 and letter No
3317/DS(O&M)/Civ-I/84 dt 15 Oct 1984.
260-290 (III CPC), 950-1500 (IV CPC), 3050-4590 (V CPC),
PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post Non-Selection Non-Selection
or non-selection Post
6 Age limit for direct Between 18 and 25 years (Relaxable 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per
recruits for Govt. servants upto 35 years) existing DOP&T guidelines.

7 Educational and other Essential : Essential : Edu Qualification:

qualifications required Certificate in the trade from a Matriculation qualification with a certificate in As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum educational
for direct recruits recognized ITI or 3 years’ training and the trade from recognized Industrial Training qualification prescribed for Govt employment is matriculation
/or experience of actual work in the Institute or equivalent diploma or certificate. or ITI.
trade
Desirable : Middle School Standard
8 Whether age and Not applicable Not applicable
educational
qualifications prescribed
for direct recruits will
apply in the case of
promotees
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years

10 Method of recruitment whether by By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct
direct recruitment or by promotion or both by direct recruitment. recruitment.
by deputation/ absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled
by various methods
11 In case of recruitment by promotion / Promotion Promotion:
deputation / absorption grades from Mate Tradesmen with 3 years, service in the Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs.
which promotion / deputation/ grade and who have duly qualified in the requisite 18000-56900) having three years regular service in the grade on
absorption to be made trade test prescribed by the DOS. the basis of qualifying trade test held for the purpose.

Transfer Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher post Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower
in the lower formations of Defence Services. formations of Defence Services.
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility
service are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar
qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such
qualifying or eligibility service.
12 If a Departmental Promotion Composition of Departmental Promotion Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its Committee :-
composition Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or
or above. OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
or Members –
OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance
Members – Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
(i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the
rank of 2/Lt or Ordnance Officer (Civilian) from (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of 2/Lt from (iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio
member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Not applicable Not applicable
Services Commission is to be
consulted in making recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Sawyer Skilled
2 Number of post 75 (Seventy five)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
direct recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications No
prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case
of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation Promotion:
or absorption, grade from which promotion or Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having three
deputation or absorption to be made years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
is its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making
recruitment
 Annexure-III
1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Sawyer

Proposed designation : Sawyer (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 263 of 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No. rules
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 Name of Post (8) Sawyer Sawyer (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category has been
implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and MCM. Hence,
Tradesman skilled designation will specify job status.
2 Number of Post 166 75 45% of total authorisation in the respective trades would be in
Skilled grade w.e.f. 01.01.2006. (Auth: MoD letter No
subject to variation dependent on workload 11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun 2010.)
3 Classification Civilian in Def Services, Group ‘C’, Non- Civilian in Defence Services, Group ‘C’, Non- 6th CPC recommendation.
Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial
4 Pay Band and Grade Rs. 225-308 Level – 2, (19900-63200) The post was upgraded to Scale of pay 260-400 vide MoD
Pay / Pay Scale letter No 1(2)/80/D/(ECC/IC) dt 11 May 1983 and letter No
3317/DS(O&M)/Civ-I/84 dt 15 Oct 1984.
260-290 (III CPC), 950-1500 (IV CPC), 3050-4590 (V CPC) &
PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post Non-Selection Non-Selection
or non-selection Post
6 Age limit for direct Between 18 and 25 years (Relaxable 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per
recruits for Govt. servants upto 35 years) existing DOP&T guidelines.
7 Educational and other Essential : Essential : Edu Qualification:
qualifications required Certificate in the trade from a Matriculation qualification with a certificate in As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum educational
for direct recruits recognized ITI or 3 years’ training and the trade from recognized Industrial Training qualification prescribed for Govt employment is matriculation
/or experience of actual work in the Institute or equivalent diploma or certificate. or ITI.
trade
Desirable :
Middle School Standard
8 Whether age and Not applicable Not applicable
educational
qualifications prescribed
for direct recruits will
apply in the case of
promotees
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years

10 Method of recruitment whether by By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct
direct recruitment or by promotion both by direct recruitment. recruitment.
or by deputation/ absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be
filled by various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Mate Tradesmen with 3 years, service in the grade Promotion:
promotion / deputation / absorption and who have duly qualified in the requisite trade test Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs.
grades from which promotion / prescribed by the DOS. 18000-56900) having three years regular service in the grade on the
deputation/ absorption to be made basis of qualifying trade test held for the purpose.
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher post in
the lower formations of Defence Services. Transfer:
Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations
of Defence Services.
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility
service are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar
qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their
juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
12 If a Departmental Promotion Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its :-
composition Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or or
above. OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
or Members –
OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance
Members – Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
(i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of
2/Lt or Ordnance Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit. (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services

(ii) One Officer not below the rank of 2/Lt from other (iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
Arms/Services

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio

member
13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is to
be consulted in making recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Book Binder Skilled
2 Number of post 06 (Six)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
direct recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications No
prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of
promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation or Promotion:
absorption, grade from which promotion or Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having
deputation or absorption to be made three years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Book Binder

Proposed designation : Book Binder (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 263 of 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No. rules
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 Name of Post (11) Book Binder Book Binder (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category has been
implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and MCM. Hence,
Tradesman skilled designation will specify job status.
2 Number of Post 14 06 45% of total authorisation in the respective trades would be in
subject to variation dependent on workload Skilled grade w.e.f. 01.01.2006. (Auth: MoD letter No
11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun 2010.)
3 Classification Civilian in Defence Services, Group ‘C’, Civilian in Defence Services, Group ‘C’, Non- 6th CPC recommendation.
Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial
Industrial
4 Pay Band and Grade Rs.210-290 Level – 2, (19900-63200) The post was upgraded to Scale of pay 260-400 vide MoD
Pay / Pay Scale letter No 1(2)/80/D/(ECC/IC) dt 11 May 1983 and letter No
3317/DS(O&M)/Civ-I/84 dt 15 Oct 1984.
260-290 (III CPC), 950-1500 (IV CPC), 3050-4590 (V CPC),
PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post Non-Selection Non-Selection
or non-selection Post
6 Age limit for direct Between 18 and 25 years (Relaxable 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per
recruits for Govt. servants upto 35 years) existing DOP&T guidelines.

7 Educational and other Essential : Essential : Edu Qualification:

qualifications required Middle School Standard Matriculation qualification with a certificate in As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum educational
for direct recruits the trade from recognized Industrial Training qualification prescribed for Govt employment is matriculation
Institute or equivalent diploma or certificate. or ITI.
8 Whether age and Not applicable Not applicable
educational
qualifications prescribed
for direct recruits will
apply in the case of
promotees
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years
10 Method of recruitment whether by By promotion, failing which by transfer By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
DR or by promotion or by and failing both by direct recruitment.
deputation/ absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be
filled by various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion : Promotion:
promotion / deputation / Mazdoor/ Labourer/ Cleaner/ Checker Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-
absorption grades from which with 3 years of regular service in the 56900) having three years regular service in the grade on the basis of qualifying
promotion / deputation/ grade and who have duly qualified in trade test held for the purpose.
absorption to be made the requisite trade test prescribed by
the DOS. Transfer:
Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations of
Defence Services.

Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are
being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar qualifications subject to
passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service.
12 If a Departmental Promotion Composition of Departmental Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its Promotion Committee :-
composition Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
Chairman - Major, in Depot or
commanded by Major or above. OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
or Members –
OC Unit concerned commanded by (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer
Captains (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
Members –
(i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
below the rank of 2/Lt or Ordnance
Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit. (iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

(ii) One Officer not below the rank of

2/Lt from other Arms/Services

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as

ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is to
be consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Upholsterer Skilled
2 Number of post 37 (Thirty seven)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
direct recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications No
prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case
of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation Promotion:
or absorption, grade from which promotion or Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having three
deputation or absorption to be made years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
is its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making
recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Upholsterer (19)

Proposed designation : Upholsterer (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 263 of 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No. rules
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 Name of Post (19) Upholsterer Upholsterer (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category has been
implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and MCM. Hence,
Tradesman skilled designation will specify job status.
2 Number of Post 83 37 45% of total authorization in the respective trades would be in
(subject to variation dependent on workload) Skilled grade w.e.f. 01.01.2006. (Auth: MoD letter No
11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun 2010.)
3 Classification Civilian in Defence Services Group ‘D’ General Central Services, Industrial, Group As per 6th CPC recommendations.
Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
Industrial
4 Pay Band and Grade Rs. 210-290 (III CPC) Level – 2, (19900-63200) The post was upgraded to Scale of pay 260-400 vide MoD
Pay / Pay Scale letter No 1(2)/80/D/(ECC/IC) dt 11 May 1983 and letter No
3317/DS(O&M)/Civ-I/84 dt 15 Oct 1984.
260-290 (III CPC), 950-1500 (IV CPC), 3050-4590 (V CPC) &
PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post Non-Selection Non-Selection
or non-selection Post
6 Age limit for direct Between 18 and 25 years (Relaxable 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per
recruits for Govt. servants upto 35 years) existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other Essential : Essential : Edu Qualification:
qualifications required Certificate in the trade from a Matriculation qualification with a certificate in As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum educational
for direct recruits recognized ITI or 3 years’ training and the trade from recognized Industrial Training qualification prescribed for Govt employment is matriculation
/or experience of actual work. Institute or equivalent diploma or certificate. or ITI.
Desirable : Middle School Standard
8 Whether age and Not applicable Not applicable
educational
qualifications prescribed
for direct recruits will
apply in the case of
promotees
 (b) (c) (d) (e)
(a)
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years
10 Method of recruitment whether by By promotion, failing which by transfer By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
direct recruitment or by promotion and failing both by direct recruitment.
or by deputation/ absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be
filled by various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion : Promotion:
promotion / deputation / Mazdoor/Labourer/Checker/Cleaner Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-
absorption grades from which with 3 years, service in the grade and 56900) with 3 years service in the grade and who have duly qualified in the
promotion / deputation/ who have qualified in the requisite requisite trade test.
absorption to be made trade test prescribed by the DOS.
Transfer:
Transfer : Person holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of
Person holding similar, equivalent or Defence Services.
higher posts in the lower formations of
Defence Services. Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are
being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar qualifications subject to
passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service.
12 If a Departmental Promotion Composition of Departmental Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its Promotion Committee :-
composition Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
Chairman - Major, in Depot or
commanded by Major or above. OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
or Members –
OC Unit concerned commanded by (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer
Captains (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
Members –
(i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
below the rank of 2/Lt or Ordnance
Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit. (iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

(ii) One Officer not below the rank of

2/Lt from other Arms/Services

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as

ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is to
be consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Saddler Skilled
2 Number of post 24 (Twenty four)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
direct recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications No
prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case
of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation Promotion:
or absorption, grade from which promotion or Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having three
deputation or absorption to be made years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
is its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making
recruitment
 Annexure-III
1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Saddler (20)

Proposed designation : Saddler (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 263 of 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No. rules
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 Name of Post (20) Saddler Saddler (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category has been
implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and MCM. Hence,
Tradesman skilled designation will specify job status.
2 Number of Post 53 24 45% of total authorization in the respective trades would be in
(subject to variation dependent on workload) Skilled grade w.e.f. 01.01.2006. (Auth: MoD letter No
11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun 2010.)
3 Classification Civilian in Defence Services Group ‘D’ General Central Services, Industrial, Group As per 6th CPC recommendations.
Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
Industrial
4 Pay Band and Grade Rs. 210-290 (III CPC) Level – 2, (19900-63200) The post was upgraded to Scale of pay 260-400 vide MoD
Pay / Pay Scale letter No 1(2)/80/D/(ECC/IC) dt 11 May 1983 and letter No
3317/DS(O&M)/Civ-I/84 dt 15 Oct 1984.
260-290 (III CPC), 950-1500 (IV CPC), 3050-4590 (V CPC) &
PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post Non-Selection Non-Selection
or non-selection Post
6 Age limit for direct Between 18 and 25 years (Relaxable 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per
recruits for Govt. servants upto 35 years) existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other Essential : Essential : Edu Qualification:
qualifications required Certificate in the trade from a Matriculation qualification with a certificate in As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum educational
for direct recruits recognized ITI or 3 years’ training and the trade from recognized Industrial Training qualification prescribed for Govt employment is matriculation
/or experience of actual work. Institute or equivalent diploma or certificate. or ITI.
Desirable : Middle School Standard
8 Whether age and Not applicable Not applicable
educational
qualifications prescribed
for direct recruits will
apply in the case of
promotees
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years
10 Method of recruitment whether By promotion, failing which by transfer By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
by direct recruitment or by and failing both by direct recruitment.
promotion or by deputation/
absorption and percentage of
the vacancies to be filled by
various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion: Promotion:
promotion / deputation / Equipment/Boot Repairer/Leather Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-
absorption grades from which Stitcher/ Boot Maker and Saddler Mates 56900) with 3 years service in the grade and who have duly qualified in the
promotion / deputation/ with 3 years, service in the grade and requisite trade test.
absorption to be made who have qualified in the requisite
Trade Test prescribed by the DOS. Transfer:
Person holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of
Transfer : Defence Services.
Person holding similar, equivalent or
higher post in the lower formations of Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service
Defence Services. are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar qualifications
subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such
qualifying or eligibility service.
12 If a Departmental Promotion Composition of Departmental Promotion Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its Committee :-
composition Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded or
by Major or above. OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
or Members –
OC Unit concerned commanded by (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer
Captains (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
Members –
(i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
below the rank of 2/Lt or Ordnance
Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit. (iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

(ii) One Officer not below the rank of

2/Lt from other Arms/Services

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as

ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is
to be consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Painter & Decorator Skilled
2 Number of post 218 (Two hundred eighteen)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
direct recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications No
prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case
of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation Promotion:
or absorption, grade from which promotion or Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having three
deputation or absorption to be made years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
is its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making
recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Painter & Decorator (22)

Proposed designation : Painter & Decorator (Skilled)
(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.
3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 263 of 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No. rules
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 Name of Post (22) Painter & Decorator Painter & Decorator (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category has been
implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and MCM. Hence,
Tradesman skilled designation will specify job status.
2 Number of Post 485 218 (subject to variation dependent on 45% of total authorization in the respective trades would be in
workload) Skilled grade w.e.f. 01.01.2006. (Auth: MoD letter No
11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun 2010.)
3 Classification Civilian in Defence Services Group ‘D’ General Central Services, Industrial, Group As per 6th CPC recommendations.
Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
4 Pay Band and Grade Rs. 210-290 (III CPC) Level – 2, (19900-63200) The post was upgraded to Scale of pay 260-400 vide MoD
Pay / Pay Scale letter No 1(2)/80/D/(ECC/IC) dt 11 May 1983 and letter No
3317/DS(O&M)/Civ-I/84 dt 15 Oct 1984.
260-290 (III CPC), 950-1500 (IV CPC), 3050-4590 (V CPC) &
PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post Non-Selection Non-Selection
or non-selection Post
6 Age limit for direct Between 18 and 25 years (Relaxable for 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per
recruits Govt. servants upto 35 years) existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other Essential : Essential : Edu Qualification:
qualifications required Certificate in the trade from a recognized Matriculation qualification with a certificate As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum educational
for direct recruits ITI or 3 years’ training and /or experience in the trade from recognized Industrial qualification prescribed for Govt employment is matriculation
of actual work in the trade Training Institute or equivalent diploma or or ITI.
Desirable : certificate.
Middle School Standard
8 Whether age and Not applicable Not applicable
educational
qualifications prescribed
for direct recruits will
apply in the case of
promotees
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years
10 Method of recruitment whether By promotion, failing which by transfer By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
by direct recruitment or by and failing both by direct recruitment.
promotion or by deputation/
absorption and percentage of
the vacancies to be filled by
various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion : Promotion:
promotion / deputation / Painter & Decorator Mate, Marker with Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-
absorption grades from which 3 years service in the grade and who 56900) with 3 years service in the grade and who have duly qualified in the
promotion / deputation/ have passed trade test of prescribed requisite trade test.
absorption to be made standard.
Transfer:
Transfer : Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations of
Persons holding similar, equivalent or Defence Services.
higher posts in the lower formations of
Defence Services. Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service
are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar qualifications
would 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 alongwith their juniors who have
already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

12 If a Departmental Promotion Composition of Departmental Promotion Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-

Committee exists, what is its Committee :-
composition Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded or
by Major or above. OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
or Members –
OC Unit concerned commanded by (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer
Captains (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
Members –
(i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
below the rank of 2/Lt or Ordnance
Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit. (iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

(ii) One Officer not below the rank of

2/Lt from other Arms/Services

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as

ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is
to be consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Leather Stitcher Skilled
2 Number of post 32 (Thirty two)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits
Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute
or equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed for No
direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
promotion or by deputation or absorption and percentage of the
vacancies to be filled by various methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation or Promotion:
absorption, grade from which promotion or deputation or Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900)
absorption to be made having three years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed
standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for
promotion, their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would
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 alongwith their
juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by
Captains Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Commission is Not applicable.
to be consulted in making recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Leather Stitcher (30)

Proposed designation : Leather Stitcher (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 263 of 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Provisions in the approved / existing Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No. Schedule rules
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 Name of Post (30) Leather Stitcher Leather Stitcher (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category has been
implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and MCM. Hence,
Tradesman skilled designation will specify job status.
2 Number of Post 72 32 45% of total authorization in the respective trades would be in
(subject to variation dependent on workload) Skilled grade w.e.f. 01.01.2006. (Auth: MoD letter No
11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun 2010.)
3 Classification Civilian in Defence Services Group ‘D’ General Central Services, Industrial, Group ‘C’, As per 6th CPC recommendations.
Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
4 Pay Band and Rs. 210-290 (III CPC) Level – 2, (19900-63200) The post was upgraded to Scale of pay 260-400 vide MoD
Grade Pay / Pay letter No 1(2)/80/D/(ECC/IC) dt 11 May 1983 and letter No
Scale 3317/DS(O&M)/Civ-I/84 dt 15 Oct 1984.
260-290 (III CPC), 950-1500 (IV CPC), 3050-4590 (V CPC)
& PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Non-Selection Non-Selection
Post or non-
selection Post
6 Age limit for direct Between 18 and 25 years (Relaxable for 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing
recruits Govt. servants upto 35 years) DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and Essential : Essential : Edu Qualification:
other qualifications Certificate in the trade from a recognized Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum educational
required for direct ITI or 3 years’ training and /or experience trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or qualification prescribed for Govt employment is matriculation or
recruits of actual work in the trade equivalent diploma or certificate. ITI.
Desirable :
Middle School Standard
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
8 Whether age and educational Not applicable Not applicable
qualifications prescribed for
direct recruits will apply in the
case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years
10 Method of recruitment whether By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
by direct recruitment or by both by direct recruitment.
promotion or by deputation/
absorption and percentage of
the vacancies to be filled by
various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion : Promotion :
promotion / deputation / Mazdoor/Labourer/Checker/Cleaner with 3 years, Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900)
absorption grades from which service in the grade and who have passed trade test with 3 years service in the grade and who have duly qualified in the requisite trade
promotion / deputation/ of prescribed standard. test.
absorption to be made
Transfer : Persons holding similar, equivalent or Transfer :
higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations of Defence
Services. Services.
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are
being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar qualifications would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such
qualifying or eligibility service.
12 If a Departmental Promotion Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its :-
composition Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or or
above. OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
or Members –
OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer
Members – (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
(i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank
of 2/Lt or Ordnance Officer (Civilian) from Depot (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of 2/Lt from other (iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
Arms/Services

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio

member
13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is
to be consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Boot maker Skilled
2 Number of post 01 (One)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for direct Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed No
for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation or Promotion:
absorption, grade from which promotion or deputation or Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having
absorption to be made three years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for
promotion, their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already
completed such qualifying or eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by
Captains Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Boot Maker (35)

Proposed designation : Boot Maker (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 263 of 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing rules Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 Name of Post (35) Boot Maker Boot Maker (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category
has been implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and
MCM. Hence, Tradesman skilled designation will
specify job status.
2 Number of Post 02 01 (subject to variation dependent on workload) 45% of total authorization in the respective trades
would be in Skilled grade w.e.f. 01.01.2006. (Auth:
MoD letter No 11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun 2010.)
3 Classification Civilian in Defence Services Group ‘D’ General Central Services, Industrial, Group ‘C’, As per 6th CPC recommendations.
Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
Pay Band and Grade Pay / Rs. 210-290 (III CPC) Level – 2, (19900-63200) The post was upgraded to Scale of pay 260-400 vide
Pay Scale MoD letter No 1(2)/80/D/(ECC/IC) dt 11 May 1983
and letter No 3317/DS(O&M)/Civ-I/84 dt 15 Oct
1984.
260-290 (III CPC), 950-1500 (IV CPC), 3050-4590 (V
CPC) & PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post or non- Non-Selection Non-Selection
selection Post
6 Age limit for direct recruits Between 18 and 25 years (Relaxable for 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing
Govt. servants upto 35 years) DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other Essential : Essential : Edu Qualification:
qualifications required for Certificate in the trade from a recognized Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum
direct recruits ITI or 3 years’ training and /or experience trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute educational qualification prescribed for Govt
of actual work in the trade or equivalent diploma or certificate. employment is matriculation or ITI.
Desirable : Middle School Standard
8 Whether age and educational Not applicable Not applicable
qualifications prescribed for
direct recruits will apply in the
case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
10 Method of recruitment whether By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct
by direct recruitment or by by direct recruitment. recruitment.
promotion or by deputation/
absorption and percentage of
the vacancies to be filled by
various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion: Promotion:
promotion / deputation / Mazdoor/Labourer/Checker/Cleaner with 3 years, Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs.
absorption grades from which service in the grade and who have passed trade test 18000-56900) with 3 years service in the grade and who have duly
promotion / deputation/ of prescribed standard. qualified in the requisite trade test.
absorption to be made
Transfer: Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations
the lower formations of Defence Services. of Defence Services.

Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility

service are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar
qualifications would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such
qualifying or eligibility service.

12 If a Departmental Promotion Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :- Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its
composition Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
above. or
or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members –
Members – (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance
(i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
2/Lt or Ordnance Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of 2/Lt from other
Arms/Services (iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio

member
13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is
to be consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Pattern Maker Skilled
2 Number of post 02 (Two)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for direct Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed No
for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation or Promotion:
absorption, grade from which promotion or deputation Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having
or absorption to be made three years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed
such qualifying or eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Pattern Maker (6)

Proposed designation : Pattern Maker (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 248 of 02 Aug 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing rules Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No.
1 Name of Post (6) Pattern Maker Pattern Maker (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category
has been implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and
MCM. Hence, Tradesman skilled designate will
specify job status.
2 Number of Post 5 2 45% skilled grade in each category of Artisan Staff.
(subject to variation dependent on workload) (Auth: MoD letter No 11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun
2010.)
3 Classification Civilian in Defence Services Group ‘C’ General Central Services, Industrial, Group ‘C’, As per 6th CPC recommendations.
Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
4 Pay Band and Grade Pay / Rs. 260-350 Level – 2, (19900-63200) 260-350 (III CPC), 950-1400 (IV CPC), 3050-4590 (V
Pay Scale CPC) &
PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post or non- Non-Selection Non-Selection
selection Post
6 Age limit for direct recruits Between 18 and 25 years 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing
DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other 1. Middle School Standard. Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the Edu Qualification:
qualifications required for 2. Certificate from a recognized Technical trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum
direct recruits Training Institute in the trade. or equivalent diploma or certificate. educational qualification prescribed for Govt
Or employment is matriculation or ITI.
3 Years training or experience of actual
work in a Govt workshop or a private firm
of repute.
8 Whether age and educational No Not applicable
qualifications prescribed for
direct recruits will apply in the
case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
10 Method of recruitment whether By Departmental promotion, failing which by transfer By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct
by direct recruitment or by and failing both by direct recruitment. In case of recruitment.
promotion or by deputation/ transfer by adjustment of surpluses and deficiencies
absorption and percentage of from higher or equivalent grades.
the vacancies to be filled by
various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion : Promotion: All the posts
promotion / deputation / Carpenter/Carpenter and Joiner/Sawyer who have Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. placed at unskilled
absorption grades from which passed the trade of prescribed standard. 18000-56900) with 3 years service in the grade and who have duly and semi skilled
th
promotion / deputation/ qualified in the requisite trade test of prescribed standard. status prior to 6
absorption to be made Transfer : CPC have been
Persons working in equivalent, similar or higher post Transfer: merged and
in lower formations of Defence Services and having Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations upgraded to PB-1
qualification prescribed under Col 8. of Defence Services. with grade pay of
Rs.1800/- as per
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility RPR-2008.
service are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar
qualifications subject to passing of trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who
have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

12 If a Departmental Promotion Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its consisting of:-
composition Chairman Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
1. Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above. or
or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
OC, Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members –
Members – (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance
2. One Officer (Mil/Civ) from the Depots/Unit. Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
3. One Officer from other Arms/Service.
4. One SC or ST officer where available. (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is
to be consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Wood Turner & Machinist Skilled
2 Number of post 06 (Six)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
direct recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications No
prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case
of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation Promotion:
or absorption, grade from which promotion or Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having three
deputation or absorption to be made years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
is its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making
recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Wood Turner & Machinist (7)

Proposed designation : Wood Turner & Machinist (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 248 of 02 Aug 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing rules Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No.
1 Name of Post (7) Wood Turner & Machinist Wood Turner & Machinist (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category
has been implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and
MCM. Hence, Tradesman skilled designate will
specify job status.
2 Number of Post 14 6 45% skilled grade in each category of Artisan Staff.
(subject to variation dependent on workload) (Auth: MoD letter No 11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun
2010.)
3 Classification Civilian in Defence Services Group ‘C’ General Central Services, Industrial, Group ‘C’, As per 6th CPC recommendations.
Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
4 Pay Band and Grade Pay / Rs. 260-350 Level – 2, (19900-63200) 260-350 (III CPC), 950-1400 (IV CPC), 3050-4590 (V
Pay Scale CPC) &
PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post or non- Non-Selection Non-Selection
selection Post
6 Age limit for direct recruits Between 18 and 25 years 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing
DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other 1. Middle School Standard. Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the Edu Qualification:
qualifications required for 2. Certificate from a recognized Technical trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum
direct recruits Training Institute in the trade. or equivalent diploma or certificate. educational qualification prescribed for Govt
Or employment is matriculation or ITI.
3 Years training or experience of actual
work in a Govt workshop or a private firm
of repute.
8 Whether age and educational No Not applicable
qualifications prescribed for
direct recruits will apply in the
case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
10 Method of recruitment whether By Departmental promotion, failing which by transfer By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct
by direct recruitment or by and failing both by direct recruitment. In case of recruitment.
promotion or by deputation/ transfer by adjustment of surpluses and deficiencies
absorption and percentage of from higher or equivalent grades.
the vacancies to be filled by
various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion: Promotion: All the posts
promotion / deputation / Carpenter/Carpenter and Joiner/Sawyer who have Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. placed at unskilled
absorption grades from which passed the trade of prescribed standard. 18000-56900) with 3 years service in the grade and who have duly and semi skilled
th
promotion / deputation/ qualified in the requisite trade test of prescribed standard. status prior to 6
absorption to be made Transfer: CPC have been
Persons working in equivalent, similar or higher post Transfer: merged and
in lower formations of Defence Services and having Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations upgraded to PB-1
qualification prescribed under Col 8. of Defence Services. with grade pay of
Rs.1800/- as per
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility RPR-2008.
service are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar
qualifications subject to passing of trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who
have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
12 If a Departmental Promotion Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its consisting of:-
composition Chairman Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
1. Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above. or
or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
OC, Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members –
Members – (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance
2. One Officer (Mil/Civ) from the Depots/Unit. Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
3. One Officer from other Arms/Service.
4. One SC or ST officer where available. (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is
to be consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Fitter Skilled
2 Number of post 111 (One hundred eleven)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
direct recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications No
prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case
of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation Promotion:
or absorption, grade from which promotion or Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having three
deputation or absorption to be made years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
is its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making
recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Fitter (8)

Proposed designation : Fitter (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 248 of 02 Aug 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing rules Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No.
1 Name of Post (8) Fitter Fitter (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category
has been implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and
MCM. Hence, Tradesman skilled designate will
specify job status.
2 Number of Post 246 111 45% skilled grade in each category of Artisan Staff.
(subject to variation dependent on workload) (Auth: MoD letter No 11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun
2010.)
3 Classification Civilian in Defence Services Group ‘C’ General Central Services, Industrial, Group ‘C’, As per 6th CPC recommendations.
Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
4 Pay Band and Grade Pay / Rs. 260-350 Level – 2, (19900-63200) 260-350 (III CPC), 950-1400 (IV CPC), 3050-4590 (V
Pay Scale CPC) & PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post or non- Non-Selection Non-Selection
selection Post
6 Age limit for direct recruits Between 18 and 25 years 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing
DOP&T guidelines)

7 Educational and other 1. Middle School Standard. Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the Edu Qualification:
qualifications required for 2. Certificate from a recognized Technical trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum
direct recruits Training Institute in the trade. or equivalent diploma or certificate. educational qualification prescribed for Govt
Or employment is matriculation or ITI.
3 Years training or experience of actual
work in a Govt workshop or a private firm
of repute.
8 Whether age and educational No Not applicable
qualifications prescribed for
direct recruits will apply in the
case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
10 Method of recruitment whether By promotion failing which by transfer and failing both By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct
by direct recruitment or by by direct recruitment. recruitment.
promotion or by deputation/
absorption and percentage of
the vacancies to be filled by
various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion : Promotion: All the posts
promotion / deputation / Cycle Fitter with 3 years, service in the grade and who Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. placed at unskilled
absorption grades from which have passed trade test of prescribed standard. 18000-56900) with 3 years service in the grade and who have duly and semi skilled
promotion / deputation/ qualified in the requisite trade test of prescribed standard. status prior to 6th
absorption to be made Transfer : CPC have been
Persons working in equivalent, similar or higher post Transfer: merged and
in lower formations of Defence Services and having Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations upgraded to PB-1
qualification prescribed under Col 8. of Defence Services. with grade pay of
Rs.1800/- as per
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility RPR-2008.
service are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar
qualifications subject to passing of trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who
have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

12 If a Departmental Promotion Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its consisting of:-
composition Chairman Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
1. Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above. or
or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
OC, Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members –
Members – (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance
2. One Officer (Mil/Civ) from the Depots/Unit. Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
3. One Officer from other Arms/Service.
4. One SC or ST officer where available. (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is
to be consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Vehicle Mechanic Skilled
2 Number of post 181 (One hundred eighty one)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
direct recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications Yes
prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case
of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation Promotion:
or absorption, grade from which promotion or Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having three
deputation or absorption to be made years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
is its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making
recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Vehicle Mechanic (9)

Proposed designation : Vehicle Mechanic (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 248 of 02 Aug 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing rules Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 Name of Post (9) Vehicle Mechanic Vehicle Mechanic (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category
has been implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and
MCM. Hence, Tradesman skilled designate will
specify job status.
2 Number of Post 402 181 45% skilled grade in each category of Artisan Staff.
(subject to variation dependent on workload) (Auth: MoD letter No 11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun
2010.)
3 Classification Civilians in Defence Services Group ‘C’ General Central Services, Industrial, Group ‘C’, As per 6th CPC recommendations.
Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
4 Pay Band and Grade Pay / Rs. 260-350 Level – 2, (19900-63200) 260-350 (III CPC), 950-1400 (IV CPC), 3050-4590 (V
Pay Scale CPC) & PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post or non- Non-Selection Non-Selection
selection Post
6 Age limit for direct recruits Between 18 and 25 years 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing
DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other 1. Middle School Standard. Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the Edu Qualification:
qualifications required for 2. Certificate from a recognized Technical trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum
direct recruits Training Institute in the trade. or equivalent diploma or certificate. educational qualification prescribed for Govt
Or employment is matriculation or ITI.
3 Years’ training or experience of actual
work in a Govt workshop or a private firm
of repute.
8 Whether age and educational No Yes
qualifications prescribed for
direct recruits will apply in the
case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
10 Method of recruitment whether By Departmental promotion, failing which by transfer By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct
by direct recruitment or by and failing both by direct recruitment. recruitment.
promotion or by deputation/
absorption and percentage of
the vacancies to be filled by
various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion : Promotion: All the posts
promotion / deputation / Driver Mechanic with 3 years’ service in the grade and Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. placed at unskilled
absorption grades from which who have passed the trade test of prescribed 18000-56900) with 3 years service in the grade and who have duly and semi skilled
promotion / deputation/ standard. qualified in the requisite trade test. status prior to 6th
absorption to be made CPC have been
Transfer : Transfer: merged and
Persons working in equivalent, similar or higher posts Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations upgraded to PB-1
in lower formations of Defence Services and having of Defence Services. with grade pay of
qualifications prescribed under Col 8. Rs.1800/- as per
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility RPR-2008.
service are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar
qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their
juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

12 If a Departmental Promotion Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its consisting of:-
composition Chairman Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
1. Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above. or
or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
OC, Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members –
Members – (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance
2. One Officer (Mil/Civ) from the Depots/Unit. Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
3. One Officer from other Arms/Service.
4. One SC or ST officer where available. (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is
to be consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Fitter Sewing Machine Skilled
2 Number of post 60 (Sixty)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
direct recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications No
prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case
of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation Promotion:
or absorption, grade from which promotion or Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having three
deputation or absorption to be made years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
is its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making
recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Fitter Sewing Machine (10)

Proposed designation : Fitter Sewing Machine (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 248 of 02 Aug 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing rules Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 Name of Post (10) Fitter Sewing Machine Fitter Sewing Machine (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category
has been implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and
MCM. Hence, Tradesman skilled designate will
specify job status.
2 Number of Post 134 60 45% skilled grade in each category of Artisan Staff.
(subject to variation dependent on workload) (Auth: MoD letter No 11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun
2010.)
3 Classification Civilians in Defence Services Group ‘C’ General Central Services, Industrial, Group ‘C’, As per 6th CPC recommendations.
Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
4 Pay Band and Grade Pay / Rs. 260-350 Level – 2, (19900-63200) 260-350 (III CPC), 950-1400 (IV CPC), 3050-4590 (V
Pay Scale CPC) & PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post or non- Non-Selection Non-Selection
selection Post
6 Age limit for direct recruits Between 18 and 25 years 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing
DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other 1. Middle School Standard. Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the Edu Qualification:
qualifications required for 2. Certificate from a recognized Technical trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum
direct recruits Training Institute in the trade. or equivalent diploma or certificate. educational qualification prescribed for Govt
Or employment is matriculation or ITI.
3 Years’ training or experience of actual
work in a Govt workshop or a private firm
of repute.
8 Whether age and educational No No
qualifications prescribed for
direct recruits will apply in the
case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
10 Method of recruitment whether By Departmental promotion, failing which by transfer By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct
by direct recruitment or by and failing both by direct recruitment. recruitment.
promotion or by deputation/
absorption and percentage of
the vacancies to be filled by
various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion : Promotion: All the posts
promotion / deputation / Mate Tradesman of respective trades with 3 years’ Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. placed at unskilled
absorption grades from which service in the grade. 18000-56900) with 3 years service in the grade and who have duly and semi skilled
promotion / deputation/ qualified in the requisite trade test. status prior to 6th
absorption to be made Transfer : CPC have been
Persons working in equivalent, similar or higher posts Transfer: merged and
in lower formations of Defence Services and having Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations upgraded to PB-1
qualifications prescribed under Col 8. of Defence Services. with grade pay of
Rs.1800/- as per
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility RPR-2008.
service are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar
qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their
juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
12 If a Departmental Promotion Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its consisting of:-
composition Chairman Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
1. Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above. or
or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
OC, Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members –
Members – (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance
2. One Officer (Mil/Civ) from the Depots/Unit. Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
3. One Officer from other Arms/Service.
4. One SC or ST officer where available. (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is
to be consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Fitter Bench Skilled
2 Number of post 05 (Five)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
direct recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications No
prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case
of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation Promotion:
or absorption, grade from which promotion or Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having three
deputation or absorption to be made years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
is its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making
recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Fitter Bench (11)

Proposed designation : Fitter Bench (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 248 of 02 Aug 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No. rules
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 Name of Post (11) Fitter Bench Fitter Bench (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category
has been implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and
MCM. Hence, Tradesman skilled designate will
specify job status.
2 Number of Post 11 05 45% skilled grade in each category of Artisan Staff.
(subject to variation dependent on workload) (Auth: MoD letter No 11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun
2010.)
3 Classification Civilians in Defence Services Group ‘C’ General Central Services, Industrial, Group ‘C’, As per 6th CPC recommendations.
Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
4 Pay Band and Grade Pay / Rs. 260-350 Level – 2, (19900-63200) 260-350 (III CPC), 950-1400 (IV CPC), 3050-4590 (V
Pay Scale CPC) & PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post or non- Non-Selection Non-Selection
selection Post
6 Age limit for direct recruits Between 18 and 25 years 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing
DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other 1. Middle School Standard. Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the Edu Qualification:
qualifications required for 2. Certificate from a recognized trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum
direct recruits Technical Training Institute in the trade. or equivalent diploma or certificate. educational qualification prescribed for Govt
Or employment is matriculation or ITI.
3 Years’ training or experience of actual
work in a Govt workshop or a private firm
of repute.
8 Whether age and educational No No
qualifications prescribed for
direct recruits will apply in the
case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
10 Method of recruitment whether By Departmental promotion, failing which by transfer By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct
by direct recruitment or by and failing both by direct recruitment. recruitment.
promotion or by deputation/
absorption and percentage of
the vacancies to be filled by
various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion : Promotion: All the posts
promotion / deputation / Mate Tradesman of respective trades with 3 years’ Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. placed at unskilled
absorption grades from which service in the grade. 18000-56900) with 3 years service in the grade and who have duly and semi skilled
promotion / deputation/ qualified in the requisite trade test. status prior to 6th
absorption to be made Transfer : CPC have been
Persons working in equivalent, similar or higher posts Transfer: merged and
in lower formations of Defence Services and having Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations upgraded to PB-1
qualifications prescribed under Col 8. of Defence Services. with grade pay of
Rs.1800/- as per
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility RPR-2008.
service are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar
qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their
juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

12 If a Departmental Promotion Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its consisting of:-
composition Chairman Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
1. Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above. or
or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
OC, Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members –
Members – (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance
2. One Officer (Mil/Civ) from the Depots/Unit. Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
3. One Officer from other Arms/Service.
4. One SC or ST officer where available. (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is
to be consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Welder Electric/Welder Acetylene Skilled
2 Number of post 52 (Fifty two)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
direct recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications No
prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case
of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation Promotion:
or absorption, grade from which promotion or Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having three
deputation or absorption to be made years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
is its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making
recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Welder Electric/Welder Acetylene (14)

Proposed designation : Welder Electric/Welder Acetylene (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 248 of 02 Aug 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No. rules
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 Name of Post (14) Welder Electric/Welder Acetylene Welder Electric/Welder Acetylene (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category
has been implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and
MCM. Hence, Tradesman skilled designate will
specify job status.
2 Number of Post 115 52 45% skilled grade in each category of Artisan Staff.
(subject to variation dependent on workload) (Auth: MoD letter No 11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun
2010.)
3 Classification Civilians in Defence Services Group ‘C’ General Central Services, Industrial, Group ‘C’, As per 6th CPC recommendations.
Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
4 Pay Band and Grade Pay / Rs. 260-350 Level – 2, (19900-63200) 260-350 (III CPC), 950-1400 (IV CPC), 3050-4590 (V
Pay Scale CPC) & PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post or non- Non-Selection Non-Selection
selection Post
6 Age limit for direct recruits Between 18 and 25 years 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing
DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other 1. Middle School Standard. Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the Edu Qualification:
qualifications required for 2. Certificate from a recognized trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum
direct recruits Technical Training Institute in the trade. or equivalent diploma or certificate. educational qualification prescribed for Govt
Or employment is matriculation or ITI.
3 Years’ training or experience of actual
work in a Govt workshop or a private firm
of repute.
8 Whether age and educational No No
qualifications prescribed for
direct recruits will apply in the
case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
10 Method of recruitment whether By Departmental promotion, failing which by transfer By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct
by direct recruitment or by and failing both by direct recruitment. recruitment.
promotion or by deputation/
absorption and percentage of
the vacancies to be filled by
various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion : Promotion: All the posts
promotion / deputation / Mate Tradesman of respective trades with 3 years’ Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. placed at unskilled
absorption grades from which service in the grade. 18000-56900) with 3 years service in the grade and who have duly and semi skilled
th
promotion / deputation/ qualified in the requisite trade test. status prior to 6
absorption to be made Transfer : CPC have been
Persons working in equivalent, similar or higher posts Transfer: merged and
in lower formations of Defence Services and having Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations upgraded to PB-1
qualifications prescribed under Col 8. of Defence Services. with grade pay of
Rs.1800/- as per
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility RPR-2008.
service are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar
qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their
juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
12 If a Departmental Promotion Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its consisting of:-
composition Chairman Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
1. Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above. or
or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
OC, Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members –
Members – (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance
2. One Officer (Mil/Civ) from the Depots/Unit. Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
3. One Officer from other Arms/Service.
4. One SC or ST officer where available. (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is
to be consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Armourer Skilled
2 Number of post 02 (two)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for direct Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed No
for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation or Promotion:
absorption, grade from which promotion or deputation Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having
or absorption to be made three years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already
completed such qualifying or eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by
Captains Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Armourer (15)

Proposed designation : Armourer (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 248 of 02 Aug 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No. rules
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 Name of Post (15) Armourer Armourer (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category
has been implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and
MCM. Hence, Tradesman skilled designate will
specify job status.
2 Number of Post 04 02 45% skilled grade in each category of Artisan Staff.
(subject to variation dependent on workload) (Auth: MoD letter No 11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun
2010.)
3 Classification Civilians in Defence Services Group ‘C’ General Central Services, Industrial, Group ‘C’, As per 6th CPC recommendations.
Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
4 Pay Band and Grade Pay / Rs. 260-350 Level – 2, (19900-63200) 260-350 (III CPC), 950-1400 (IV CPC), 3050-4590 (V
Pay Scale CPC) & PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post or non- Non-Selection Non-Selection
selection Post
6 Age limit for direct recruits Between 18 and 25 years 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing
DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other 1. Middle School Standard. Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the Edu Qualification:
qualifications required for 2. Certificate from a recognized trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum
direct recruits Technical Training Institute in the trade. or equivalent diploma or certificate. educational qualification prescribed for Govt
Or employment is matriculation or ITI.
3 Years’ training or experience of actual
work in a Govt workshop or a private firm
of repute.
8 Whether age and educational No No
qualifications prescribed for
direct recruits will apply in the
case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
10 Method of recruitment whether By Departmental promotion, failing which by transfer By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct
by direct recruitment or by and failing both by direct recruitment. recruitment.
promotion or by deputation/
absorption and percentage of
the vacancies to be filled by
various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion: Promotion: All the posts
promotion / deputation / Mate Tradesman of respective trades with 3 years’ Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. placed at unskilled
absorption grades from which service in the grade. 18000-56900) with 3 years service in the grade and who have duly and semi skilled
promotion / deputation/ qualified in the requisite trade test. status prior to 6th
absorption to be made Transfer : CPC have been
Persons working in equivalent, similar or higher posts Transfer: merged and
in lower formations of Defence Services and having Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations upgraded to PB-1
qualifications prescribed under Col 8. of Defence Services. with grade pay of
Rs.1800/- as per
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility RPR-2008.
service are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar
qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their
juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

12 If a Departmental Promotion Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its consisting of:-
composition Chairman Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
1. Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above. or
or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
OC, Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members –
Members – (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance
2. One Officer (Mil/Civ) from the Depots/Unit. Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
3. One Officer from other Arms/Service.
4. One SC or ST officer where available. (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is
to be consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Fitter Pistol/Rifle Skilled
2 Number of post 14 (Fourteen)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for direct Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed No
for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation or Promotion:
absorption, grade from which promotion or deputation Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having
or absorption to be made three years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed
such qualifying or eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Fitter Pistol/Rifle (16)

Proposed designation : Fitter Pistol/Rifle (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 248 of 02 Aug 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No. rules
1 Name of Post (16) Fitter Pistol/Rifle Fitter Pistol/Rifle (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category
has been implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and
MCM. Hence, Tradesman skilled designate will
specify job status.
2 Number of Post 32 14 45% skilled grade in each category of Artisan Staff.
(subject to variation dependent on workload) (Auth: MoD letter No 11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun
2010.)
3 Classification Civilians in Defence Services Group ‘C’ General Central Services, Industrial, Group ‘C’, As per 6th CPC recommendations.
Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
4 Pay Band and Grade Pay / Rs. 260-350 Level – 2, (19900-63200) 260-350 (III CPC), 950-1400 (IV CPC), & 050-4590
Pay Scale (V CPC)
PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post or non- Non-Selection Non-Selection
selection Post
6 Age limit for direct recruits Between 18 and 25 years 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing
DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other 1. Middle School Standard. Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the Edu Qualification:
qualifications required for 2. Certificate from a recognized trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum
direct recruits Technical Training Institute in the trade. or equivalent diploma or certificate. educational qualification prescribed for Govt
Or employment is matriculation or ITI.
3 Years’ training or experience of actual
work in a Govt workshop or a private firm
of repute.
8 Whether age and educational No No
qualifications prescribed for
direct recruits will apply in the
case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
10 Method of recruitment whether By Departmental promotion, failing which by transfer By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct
by direct recruitment or by and failing both by direct recruitment. recruitment.
promotion or by deputation/
absorption and percentage of
the vacancies to be filled by
various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion : Promotion: All the posts
promotion / deputation / Mate Tradesman of respective trades with 3 years’ Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. placed at unskilled
absorption grades from which service in the grade. 18000-56900) with 3 years service in the grade and who have duly and semi skilled
promotion / deputation/ qualified in the requisite trade test. status prior to 6th
absorption to be made Transfer : CPC have been
Persons working in equivalent, similar or higher posts Transfer: merged and
in lower formations of Defence Services and having Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations upgraded to PB-1
qualifications prescribed under Col 8. of Defence Services. with grade pay of
Rs.1800/- as per
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility RPR-2008.
service are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar
qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their
juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

12 If a Departmental Promotion Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its consisting of:-
composition Chairman Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
1. Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above. or
or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
OC, Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members –
Members – (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance
2. One Officer (Mil/Civ) from the Depots/Unit. Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
3. One Officer from other Arms/Service.
4. One SC or ST officer where available. (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is
to be consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Fitter Arms Skilled
2 Number of post 01 (One)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for direct Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed No
for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation or Promotion:
absorption, grade from which promotion or deputation Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having
or absorption to be made three years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed
such qualifying or eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Fitter Arms (17)

Proposed designation : Fitter Arms (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 248 of 02 Aug 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No. rules
1 Name of Post (17) Fitter Arms Fitter Arms (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category
has been implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and
MCM. Hence, Tradesman skilled designate will
specify job status.
2 Number of Post 03 01 45% skilled grade in each category of Artisan Staff.
(subject to variation dependent on workload) (Auth: MoD letter No 11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun
2010.)
3 Classification Civilians in Defence Services Group ‘C’ General Central Services, Industrial, Group ‘C’, As per 6th CPC recommendations.
Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
4 Pay Band and Grade Pay / Rs. 260-350 Level – 2, (19900-63200) 260-350 (III CPC), 950-1400 (IV CPC), 3050-4590
Pay Scale (V CPC) & PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
Whether selection Post or non- Non-Selection Non-Selection
selection Post
6 Age limit for direct recruits Between 18 and 25 years 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing
DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other 1. Middle School Standard. Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the Edu Qualification:
qualifications required for 2. Certificate from a recognized trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum
direct recruits Technical Training Institute in the trade. equivalent diploma or certificate. educational qualification prescribed for Govt
Or employment is matriculation or ITI.
3 Years’ training or experience of actual
work in a Govt workshop or a private firm
of repute.
8 Whether age and educational No No
qualifications prescribed for
direct recruits will apply in the
case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
10 Method of recruitment whether By Departmental promotion, failing which by transfer By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct
by direct recruitment or by and failing both by direct recruitment. recruitment.
promotion or by deputation/
absorption and percentage of
the vacancies to be filled by
various methods
1 In case of recruitment by Promotion : Promotion: All the posts
promotion / deputation / Mate Tradesman of respective trades with 3 years’ Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. placed at unskilled
absorption grades from which service in the grade. 18000-56900) with 3 years service in the grade and who have duly and semi skilled
promotion / deputation/ qualified in the requisite trade test. status prior to 6th
absorption to be made Transfer : CPC have been
Persons working in equivalent, similar or higher posts Transfer: merged and
in lower formations of Defence Services and having Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations upgraded to PB-1
qualifications prescribed under Col 8. of Defence Services. with grade pay of
Rs.1800/- as per
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility RPR-2008.
service are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar
qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their
juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

12 If a Departmental Promotion Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its consisting of:-
composition Chairman Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
1. Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above. or
or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
OC, Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members –
Members – (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance
2. One Officer (Mil/Civ) from the Depots/Unit. Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
3. One Officer from other Arms/Service.
4. One SC or ST officer where available. (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is
to be consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Electrician Skilled
2 Number of post 01 (One)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for direct Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed Yes
for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation or Promotion:
absorption, grade from which promotion or deputation or Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having
absorption to be made three years of qualifying service in the grade & education qualification as prescribed for DR.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for
promotion, their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already
completed such qualifying or eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by
Captains Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Electrician (19)

Proposed designation : Electrician (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 248 of 02 Aug 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No. rules
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 Name of Post Electrician (19) Electrician (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category
has been implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and
MCM. Hence, Tradesman skilled designate will
specify job status.
2 Number of Post 01 01 45% skilled grade in each category of Artisan Staff.
(subject to variation dependent on workload) (Auth: MoD letter No 11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun
2010.)
3 Classification Civilians in Defence Services Group ‘C’ General Central Services, Industrial, Group ‘C’, As per 6th CPC recommendations.
Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
4 Pay Band and Grade Pay / Rs. 260-350 Level – 2, (19900-63200) 260-350 (III CPC), 950-1400 (IV CPC), 3050-4590
Pay Scale (V CPC) & PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post or non- Non-Selection Non-Selection
selection Post
6 Age limit for direct recruits Between 18 and 25 years 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing
DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other 1. Middle School Standard. Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the Edu Qualification:
qualifications required for 2. Certificate from a recognized trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum
direct recruits Technical Training Institute in the trade. equivalent diploma or certificate. educational qualification prescribed for Govt
Or employment is matriculation or ITI.
3 Years’ training or experience of actual
work in a Govt workshop or a private firm
of repute.
8 Whether age and educational No Yes
qualifications prescribed for
direct recruits will apply in the
case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
10 Method of recruitment whether By Departmental promotion, failing which by transfer By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct
by direct recruitment or by and failing both by direct recruitment. recruitment.
promotion or by deputation/
absorption and percentage of
the vacancies to be filled by
various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion: Promotion: All the posts
promotion / deputation / Mate Tradesman of respective trades with 3 years’ Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. placed at unskilled
absorption grades from which service in the grade. 18000-56900) with 3 years service in the grade & education and semi skilled
promotion / deputation/ qualification as prescribed for DR. status prior to 6th
absorption to be made Transfer : CPC have been
Persons working in equivalent, similar or higher posts merged and
in lower formations of Defence Services and having Transfer: upgraded to PB-1
qualifications prescribed under Col 8. Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations with grade pay of
of Defence Services. Rs.1800/- as per
RPR-2008.
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility
service are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar
qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their
juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

12 If a Departmental Promotion Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its consisting of:-
composition Chairman Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
1. Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above. or
or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
OC, Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members –
Members – (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance
2. One Officer (Mil/Civ) from the Depots/Unit. Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
3. One Officer from other Arms/Service.
4. One SC or ST officer where available. (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is
to be consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Electrician MV Skilled
2 Number of post 44 (Forty four)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for direct Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed Yes
for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation or Promotion:
absorption, grade from which promotion or deputation Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having
or absorption to be made three years of qualifying service in the grade & education qualification as prescribed for DR.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already
completed such qualifying or eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by
Captains Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Electrician MV (20)

Proposed designation : Electrician MV (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 248 of 02 Aug 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No. rules
1 Name of Post (20) Electrician MV Electrician MV (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category
has been implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and
MCM. Hence, Tradesman skilled designate will
specify job status.
2 Number of Post 97 44 45% skilled grade in each category of Artisan Staff.
(subject to variation dependent on workload) (Auth: MoD letter No 11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun
2010.)
3 Classification Civilians in Defence Services Group ‘C’ General Central Services, Industrial, Group ‘C’, As per 6th CPC recommendations.
Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
4 Pay Band and Grade Pay / Rs. 260-350 Level – 2, (19900-63200) 260-350 (III CPC), 950-1400 (IV CPC), 3050-4590
Pay Scale (V CPC) & PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post or non- Non-Selection Non-Selection
selection Post
6 Age limit for direct recruits Between 18 and 25 years 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing
DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other 1. Middle School Standard. Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the Edu Qualification:
qualifications required for 2. Certificate from a recognized trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum
direct recruits Technical Training Institute in the trade. equivalent diploma or certificate. educational qualification prescribed for Govt
Or employment is matriculation or ITI.
3 Years’ training or experience of actual
work in a Govt workshop or a private firm
of repute.
8 Whether age and educational No Yes
qualifications prescribed for
direct recruits will apply in the
case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
10 Method of recruitment whether By Departmental promotion, failing which by transfer By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct
by direct recruitment or by and failing both by direct recruitment. recruitment.
promotion or by deputation/
absorption and percentage of
the vacancies to be filled by
various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion : Promotion: All the posts
promotion / deputation / Mate Tradesman of respective trades with 3 years’ Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. placed at unskilled
absorption grades from which service in the grade. 18000-56900) with 3 years service in the grade & education and semi skilled
promotion / deputation/ qualification as prescribed for DR. status prior to 6th
absorption to be made Transfer : CPC have been
Persons working in equivalent, similar or higher posts merged and
in lower formations of Defence Services and having Transfer: upgraded to PB-1
qualifications prescribed under Col 8. Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations with grade pay of
of Defence Services. Rs.1800/- as per
RPR-2008.
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility
service are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar
qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their
juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

12 If a Departmental Promotion Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its consisting of:-
composition Chairman Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
1. Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above. or
or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
OC, Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members –
Members – (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance
2. One Officer (Mil/Civ) from the Depots/Unit. Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
3. One Officer from other Arms/Service.
4. One SC or ST officer where available. (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is
to be consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Vehicle Mechanic MV Skilled
2 Number of post 57 (Fifty seven)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for direct Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications Yes
prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of
promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation or Promotion:
absorption, grade from which promotion or deputation Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having
or absorption to be made three years of qualifying service in the grade & education qualification as prescribed for DR.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Vehicle Mechanic (MV )(21)

Proposed designation : Vehicle Mechanic MV (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 248 of 02 Aug 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No. rules
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 Name of Post (21) Vehicle Mechanic (MV) Vehicle Mechanic MV (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category
has been implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and
MCM. Hence, Tradesman skilled designate will
specify job status.
2 Number of Post 126 57 45% skilled grade in each category of Artisan Staff.
(subject to variation dependent on workload) (Auth: MoD letter No 11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun
2010.)
3 Classification Civilians in Defence Services Group ‘C’ General Central Services, Industrial, Group ‘C’, As per 6th CPC recommendations.
Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
4 Pay Band and Grade Pay / Rs. 260-350 Level – 2, (19900-63200) 260-350 (III CPC)
Pay Scale 950-1400 (IV CPC)
3050-4590 (V CPC)
PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post or non- Non-Selection Non-Selection
selection Post
6 Age limit for direct recruits Between 18 and 25 years 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing
DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other 1. Middle School Standard. Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the Edu Qualification:
th
qualifications required for 2. Certificate from a recognized trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or As per 6 CPC recommendation the minimum
direct recruits Technical Training Institute in the trade. equivalent diploma or certificate. educational qualification prescribed for Govt
Or employment is matriculation or ITI.
3 Years’ training or experience of actual
work in a Govt workshop or a private firm
of repute.
8 Whether age and educational No Yes
qualifications prescribed for
direct recruits will apply in the
case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
10 Method of recruitment whether By Departmental promotion, failing which by transfer By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct
by direct recruitment or by and failing both by direct recruitment. recruitment.
promotion or by deputation/
absorption and percentage of
the vacancies to be filled by
various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion : Promotion: All the posts
promotion / deputation / Mate Tradesman of respective trades with 3 years’ Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. placed at unskilled
absorption grades from which service in the grade. 18000-56900) with 3 years service in the grade & education and semi skilled
promotion / deputation/ qualification as prescribed for DR. status prior to 6th
absorption to be made Transfer : CPC have been
Persons working in equivalent, similar or higher posts merged and
in lower formations of Defence Services and having Transfer: upgraded to PB-1
qualifications prescribed under Col 8. Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations with grade pay of
of Defence Services. Rs.1800/- as per
RPR-2008.
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility
service are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar
qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their
juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
12 If a Departmental Promotion Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its consisting of:-
composition Chairman Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
1. Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above. or
or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
OC, Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members –
Members – (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance
2. One Officer (Mil/Civ) from the Depots/Unit. Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
3. One Officer from other Arms/Service.
4. One SC or ST officer where available. (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is
to be consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Typewriter Mechanic/Mechanic Typewriter and Duplicator Skilled
2 Number of post 08 (Eight)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for direct Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed No
for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation or Promotion:
absorption, grade from which promotion or deputation Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having
or absorption to be made three years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed
such qualifying or eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Typewriter Mechanic/Mechanic Typewriter and Duplicator (22)

Proposed designation : Typewriter Mechanic/Mechanic Typewriter and Duplicator (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 248 of 02 Aug 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No. rules
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 Name of Post (22) Typewriter Mechanic/Mechanic Typewriter Mechanic/Mechanic Typewriter and Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category
Typewriter and Duplicator Duplicator (Skilled) has been implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and
MCM. Hence, Tradesman skilled designate will
specify job status.
2 Number of Post 17 08 45% skilled grade in each category of Artisan Staff.
(subject to variation dependent on workload) (Auth: MoD letter No 11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun
2010.)
3 Classification Civilians in Defence Services Group ‘C’ General Central Services, Industrial, Group ‘C’, As per 6th CPC recommendations.
Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
4 Pay Band and Grade Pay / Rs. 260-350 Level – 2, (19900-63200) 260-350 (III CPC), 950-1400 (IV CPC), 3050-4590
Pay Scale (V CPC) & PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post or non- Non-Selection Non-Selection
selection Post
6 Age limit for direct recruits Between 18 and 25 years 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing
DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other 1. Middle School Standard. Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the Edu Qualification:
qualifications required for 2. Certificate from a recognized trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum
direct recruits Technical Training Institute in the trade. equivalent diploma or certificate. educational qualification prescribed for Govt
Or employment is matriculation or ITI.
3 Years’ training or experience of actual
work in a Govt workshop or a private firm
of repute.
8 Whether age and educational No No
qualifications prescribed for
direct recruits will apply in the
case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
10 Method of recruitment whether By Departmental promotion, failing which by transfer By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct
by direct recruitment or by and failing both by direct recruitment. recruitment.
promotion or by deputation/
absorption and percentage of
the vacancies to be filled by
various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion : Promotion: All the posts
promotion / deputation / Mate Tradesman of respective trades with 3 years’ Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. placed at unskilled
absorption grades from which service in the grade. 18000-56900) with 3 years service in the grade and who have duly and semi skilled
promotion / deputation/ qualified in the requisite trade test. status prior to 6th
absorption to be made Transfer : CPC have been
Persons working in equivalent, similar or higher posts Transfer: merged and
in lower formations of Defence Services and having Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations upgraded to PB-1
qualifications prescribed under Col 8. of Defence Services. with grade pay of
Rs.1800/- as per
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility RPR-2008.
service are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar
qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their
juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

12 If a Departmental Promotion Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its consisting of:-
composition Chairman Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
1. Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above. or
or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
OC, Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members –
Members – (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance
2. One Officer (Mil/Civ) from the Depots/Unit. Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
3. One Officer from other Arms/Service.
4. One SC or ST officer where available. (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is
to be consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Signal Fitter Skilled
2 Number of post 01 (One)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for direct Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications No
prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of
promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation or Promotion:
absorption, grade from which promotion or deputation Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having
or absorption to be made three years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Signal Fitter (23)

Proposed designation : Signal Fitter (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 248 of 02 Aug 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No. rules
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 Name of Post (23) Signal Fitter Signal Fitter (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category
has been implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and
MCM. Hence, Tradesman skilled designate will
specify job status.
2 Number of Post 01 01 45% skilled grade in each category of Artisan Staff.
(Auth: MoD letter No 11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun
(subject to variation dependent on workload) 2010.)
3 Classification Civilians in Defence Services Group ‘C’ General Central Services, Industrial, Group ‘C’, As per 6th CPC recommendations.
Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
4 Pay Band and Grade Pay / Rs. 260-350 Level – 2, (19900-63200) 260-350 (III CPC), 950-1400 (IV CPC), 3050-4590
Pay Scale (V CPC) & PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post or non- Non-Selection Non-Selection
selection Post
6 Age limit for direct recruits Between 18 and 25 years 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing
DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other 1. Middle School Standard. Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the Edu Qualification:
qualifications required for 2. Certificate from a recognized trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum
direct recruits Technical Training Institute in the trade. equivalent diploma or certificate. educational qualification prescribed for Govt
Or employment is matriculation or ITI.
3 Years’ training or experience of actual
work in a Govt workshop or a private firm
of repute.
8 Whether age and educational No No
qualifications prescribed for
direct recruits will apply in the
case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
10 Method of recruitment whether By Departmental promotion, failing which by transfer By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct
by direct recruitment or by and failing both by direct recruitment. recruitment.
promotion or by deputation/
absorption and percentage of
the vacancies to be filled by
various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion : Promotion: All the posts
promotion / deputation / Mate Tradesman of respective trades with 3 years’ Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. placed at unskilled
absorption grades from which service in the grade. 18000-56900) with 3 years service in the grade and who have duly and semi skilled
promotion / deputation/ qualified in the requisite trade test. status prior to 6th
absorption to be made Transfer : CPC have been
Persons working in equivalent, similar or higher posts Transfer: merged and
in lower formations of Defence Services and having Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations upgraded to PB-1
qualifications prescribed under Col 8. of Defence Services. with grade pay of
Rs.1800/- as per
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility RPR-2008.
service are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar
qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their
juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

12 If a Departmental Promotion Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its consisting of:-
composition Chairman Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
1. Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above. or
or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
OC, Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members –
Members – (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance
2. One Officer (Mil/Civ) from the Depots/Unit. Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
3. One Officer from other Arms/Service.
4. One SC or ST officer where available. (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is
to be consulted in making
recruitment
Ser No Headings Proposed SRO
1 Name of Post Fitter MV Skilled
2 Number of post 11 (Eleven)
3 Classification General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted, Industrial, Non-Ministerial
4 Scale of pay Level – 2, (19900-63200)
5 Whether selection or non-selection Non Selection
6 Age limit for direct recruits 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other qualifications required for Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or
direct recruits equivalent diploma or certificate
8 Whether age and educational qualifications No
prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of
promotees
9 Period of probation, if any 2 years for DR employees. Not applicable for promotion/transfer.
10 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct recruitment.
or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various
methods
11 In case or recruitment by promotion or deputation or Promotion:
absorption, grade from which promotion or Tradesman Semi Skilled/Tradesman Mate working in the pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) having
deputation or absorption to be made three years of qualifying service in the grade who have passed the trade test of prescribed standard.
Transfer:
Persons holding similar, equivalent or higher posts in the lower formations of Defence Services.
Note :
Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors with similar qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service
12 If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
its composition?
Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
Members :-
(i) One Officer (Mil/ Civ) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance Officer Civ from Depot Unit.
(ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services
(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member
13 Circumstances in which Union Public Services Not applicable.
Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment
 Annexure-III

1. (a) Name of the Post (Existing) : Fitter MV (24)

Proposed designation : Fitter MV (Skilled)

(b) Name of the Ministry/ Department : Ministry of Defence /Army Ordnance Corps

2. Reference No. in which Commission’s : Not applicable

Advice on Recruitment Rules was conveyed.

3. Date of notification of the original rules and subsequent amendments : SRO 248 of 02 Aug 1980
(copy of the original rules & subsequently amendments should be
enclosed, duly flagged and reference).

Col Column of the Schedule Provisions in the approved / existing Revised provisions proposed Reasons for the revision proposed
No. rules
1 Name of Post (24) Fitter MV Fitter MV (Skilled) Four Grade Restructuring of Tradesman category
has been implemented as skilled, HS-II, HS-I and
MCM. Hence, Tradesman skilled designate will
specify job status.
2 Number of Post 25 11 45% skilled grade in each category of Artisan Staff.
(subject to variation dependent on workload) (Auth: MoD letter No 11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14 Jun
2010.)
3 Classification Civilians in Defence Services Group ‘C’ General Central Services, Industrial, Group ‘C’, As per 6th CPC recommendations.
Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Industrial Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
4 Pay Band and Grade Pay / Rs. 260-350 Level – 2, (19900-63200) 260-350 (III CPC)
Pay Scale 950-1400 (IV CPC)
3050-4590 (V CPC)
PB-1/GP-1900/- (VI CPC)
5 Whether selection Post or non- Non-Selection Non-Selection
selection Post
6 Age limit for direct recruits Between 18 and 25 years 18-25 years (Relaxation applicable as per existing
DOP&T guidelines)
7 Educational and other 1. Middle School Standard. Matriculation qualification with a certificate in the Edu Qualification:
qualifications required for 2. Certificate from a recognized trade from recognized Industrial Training Institute or As per 6th CPC recommendation the minimum
direct recruits Technical Training Institute in the trade. equivalent diploma or certificate. educational qualification prescribed for Govt
Or employment is matriculation or ITI.
3 Years’ training or experience of actual
work in a Govt workshop or a private firm
of repute.
8 Whether age and educational No No
qualifications prescribed for
direct recruits will apply in the
case of promotees
9 Period of probation, if any. 2 years 2 years
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
10 Method of recruitment whether By Departmental promotion, failing which by transfer By promotion, failing which by transfer and failing both by direct
by direct recruitment or by and failing both by direct recruitment. recruitment.
promotion or by deputation/
absorption and percentage of
the vacancies to be filled by
various methods
11 In case of recruitment by Promotion : Promotion: All the posts
promotion / deputation / Mate Tradesman of respective trades with 3 years’ Tradesman semi-skilled/Mate working in pay scale of Level-1 (Rs. placed at unskilled
absorption grades from which service in the grade. 18000-56900) with 3 years service in the grade and who have duly and semi skilled
promotion / deputation/ qualified in the requisite trade test. status prior to 6th
absorption to be made Transfer : CPC have been
Persons working in equivalent, similar or higher posts Transfer: merged and
in lower formations of Defence Services and having Person holding similar, equivalent or higher post in the lower formations upgraded to PB-1
qualifications prescribed under Col 8. of Defence Services. with grade pay of
Rs.1800/- as per
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility RPR-2008.
service are being considered for promotion, their seniors with similar
qualifications subject to passing of requisite trade test would 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 alongwith their
juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

12 If a Departmental Promotion Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee :-
Committee exists, what is its consisting of:-
composition Chairman Chairman - Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above.
1. Major, in Depot commanded by Major or above. or
or OC Unit concerned commanded by Captains
OC, Unit concerned commanded by Captains Members –
Members – (i) One Officer (Military/Civilian) not below the rank of Lt or Ordnance
2. One Officer (Mil/Civ) from the Depots/Unit. Officer (Civilian) from Depot Unit.
3. One Officer from other Arms/Service.
4. One SC or ST officer where available. (ii) One Officer not below the rank of Lt from other Arms/Services

(iii) Civ. Labour Officer if available, as ex-Officio member

13 Circumstances in which Union Not applicable Not applicable
Public Services Commission is
to be consulted in making
recruitment