The methods of selection to direct recruitment under these rules shall be a) On the basis of marks secured in interview 4 b) On the basis of the percentage of marks secured in qualifying examination c) On the basis of the percentage of marks secured in qualifying examination and interview conducted d) On the basis of the percentage of marks secured in competitive examination e) On the basis of the percentage of marks secured in competitive examination and interview conducted
Provided that the Head of the Department or Appointing Authority shall specify to the selection authority one of the above methods of selection while intimating the vacancies under Rule 3.
Provided that, if selection is proposed to bebased on marks secured in the Qualifying Examination andsuch Qualifying Examinationis conducted by different Authorities/ Boards/ Institutions, then the Selection shall be based on Competitive Examination only. If result of candidates in qualifying examination is given in different ways (like percentage of marks, percentile, CGPA, etc.), then recruitment should not be made on the basis of marks in the qualifying examination.
Provided that if selection is based on percentage of marks obtained by candidates in qualifying examination and interview or based on percentage of marks obtained by candidates in qualifying examination only or based on marks obtained by candidates in interview only, in such recruitment, if two or more candidates secure equal marks, the order of merit of such candidates shall be fixed on the basis of their age, the person older in age being placed higher in the order of merit.
Provided that, where the competitive examination is the basis of selection, then the marks so secured shall not be less than thirty-five percent of the total marks.
Provided that in respect of entry level posts of Medical Officers, Veterinary Officers, Engineers and such other posts as may be notified by the Government and all Group C and D posts the method of selection shall not include interview.
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