AP Ministerial Service Rules 1998
Based on the provided Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Service Rules, 1998, here is a summary of each section:
- Rule 1. Short Title: These rules are officially named the Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Service Rules.
- Rule 2. Constitution: This section defines the classes and categories of posts within the service.
- Class-A: Includes administrative roles like Superintendents, Senior Assistants, Junior Assistants, Assistant-cum-Typists, and Telephone Operators across various departments.
- Class-B: Covers stenographic and typing roles such as Special Category Stenographers, Senior Stenographers, U.D. Typists, and Junior Steno/Typists.
- Rule 3. Method of Appointment: Outlines how positions are filled, primarily through direct recruitment, promotion from lower categories, conversion between specific roles (e.g., Typist to Junior Assistant), or appointment by transfer from other subordinate services.
- Rule 4. Appointing Authority: Specifies the designated official (e.g., Head of Department, Regional Officer, or District Head) authorized to make appointments for different posts and office levels.
- Rule 5. Reservation of Appointments: Details mandatory reservations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Backward Classes. It also includes a 33 1/3% reservation for women in direct recruitment and specific quotas for Physically Handicapped persons in certain categories.
- Rule 6. Qualifications: Establishes mandatory educational and technical requirements. While some roles previously required Intermediate qualification, amendments have raised the entry-level requirement to a Bachelor’s Degree for many posts as of May 2014.
- Rule 7. Age: Sets the age limits for direct recruitment. An amendment raised the upper age limit from 33 to 34 years.
- Rule 8. Minimum Service: Requires a minimum of three years of service in a lower category to be eligible for promotion or appointment by transfer.
- Rule 9. Probation: Direct recruits must complete two years of duty within three years, while those promoted or transferred must complete one year within two years.
- Rule 10. Training: Mandates a training period of at least three months for direct recruits, who must also agree to serve the government for at least three years post-training.
- Rule 11. Tests: Requires personnel to pass prescribed departmental or special tests for their category to be eligible for promotion or confirmation.
- Rule 12. Transfers and Postings: Grants appointing authorities the power to transfer personnel within their unit.
- Rule 13. Unit of Appointments: Defines the "Departmental Unit" (e.g., a specific HOD office, a district department, or a zone) for managing recruitment, seniority, and seniority lists.
- Rule 14. Conversion: Details the eligibility and conditions for members to switch between roles like Junior Assistant, Typist, and Telephone Operator.
- Rule 15. Seniority: Explains how seniority is calculated, particularly when personnel are transferred (on request vs. administrative grounds) or converted between categories.
- Rule 16. Promotion and Absorption of Stenographers and Typists: Specific rules for when Stenographers or Typists opt to move into the clerical line (e.g., to become Senior Assistants or Superintendents).
- Rule 17. Revision and Review: Provides a mechanism for higher authorities to revise or review promotion and transfer orders within six months if errors or sufficient reasons exist.
- Rules 18 to 22. Lists of Approved Candidates and Probationers: Describes how the Public Service Commission prepares and manages lists of approved candidates for appointment and how these lists are transitioned into probationer lists upon employment.
- Rule 23. Allotment with Special Qualifications: Allows departing from the standard list order to appoint candidates with specific required technical skills.
- Rule 24. Failure to Join Duty: Candidates who fail to join duty when required without adequate reason will have their names removed from the approved lists.
- Rule 25. Separate List of Approved Candidates: Requires separate lists for categories not covered under standard Rule 18 recruitment.
- Rule 26. Securities: Certain post holders must deposit security for the faithful performance of their duties.
- Rule 27. Courses of Study: Allows members to pursue studies not connected to their probation to enhance their usefulness, provided they obtain permission.
- Annexures:
- Annexure-I: Detailed table of qualifications required for each category.
- Annexure-II: Comprehensive list of departmental tests and special training required for promotion across various government departments.
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