The Assam Civil Services (Class I) Rules, 1960

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    "title": "The Assam Civil Services (Class I) Rules, 1960",
    "short_title": "The Assam Civil Services (Class I) Rules, 1960",
    "act_number": "Published vide Notification No. A BP 174-58/123, d",
    "act_year": 1960,
    "act_type": "STATE",
    "location": "Assam",
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    "enactment_date": null,
    "description": "The Assam Civil Services (Class I) Rules, 1960",
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            "number": "1",
            "title": "1. Short title and commencement.",
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        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "2. Designation.",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "3. Definitions.",
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            "content": "(a) \"Constitution\" means the Constitution of India;\n(b) \"Commission \" means the Assam Public Service Commission;\n(c) \"Committee\" means a committee constituted in accordance with sub-rule (1) of Rule 6;\n(d) \"Government\" means the State Government of Assam;\n(e) \"Governor\" means the Governor of Assam;\n(f) \"Member of the Service\" means a member of the Assam Civil Service (Class I) recruited to the Service either before or after the commencement of these Rules;\n(g) \"Recommending authority\" means the Head of the Department under whose administrative control a person is serving for the time being;\n(h) \"Service\" means the Assam Civil Service (Class I); and\n(i) \"Year\" means calendar year.\nRecruitment",
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            "number": "4",
            "title": "4. Method of recruitment to the service.",
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            "content": "(a) by competitive examination conducted by the Commission;\n(b) by promotion of confirmed members of the A. C. S. (Class II) who have passed the prescribed departmental examination and successfully completed the prescribed training under sub-rule (3) of Rule 14 of A. C. S. (Class II) Rules, 1962, and\n(c) by selection, in special cases from among persons, other than members of the Assam Civil Service (Class II) serving in connection with the affairs of the Government;",
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        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "5. Recruitment by competitive examination.",
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        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "6. Recruitment by promotion.",
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            "content": "(a) Chairman, Assam Public Service Commission or, where the Chairman is unable to attend, a Member, Assam Public Service Commission nominated by him.\n(b) Chief Secretary to the Government of Assam.\n(c) Commissioners of-\n(i) Lower Assam Division,\n(ii) Upper Assam Division, and\n(iii) Hills Division.\n(d) Director of Land Records, Assam.\n(e) Secretary to the Government, Revenue Department.\n(f) Commissioner for Agricultural Production and Rural Development and Special Secretary, Agricultural etc. Department.\n(g) Secretary to the Government Personnel Department or any other officer of the Personnel Department nominated by the Chief Secretary, Member-Secretary. The Chairman, Assam Public Service Commission or the Member, Assam Public Service Commission shall preside at the meetings of the Selection Committee at which he is present; [to transact any business in a meeting of the Selection Committee, there shall be present at least five members including the Chairman to form a quorum],\n(a) personality and character;\n(b) tact, energy and general intelligence;\n(c) integrity, and\n(d) previous record of service.",
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            "number": "7",
            "title": "7. Recruitment of selection.",
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            "content": "(a) are of outstanding merit and ability; and\n(b) have completed not less than eight years' continuous service under the Government in a post involving duties comparable in importance and responsibility to that of the Assam Civil Service (Class I) and/or (Class II).\n(a) he has executive ability;\n(b) his service can more profitably be utilised by appointment to the service; and\n(c) he possesses the academic and other qualifications except that of age referred to in Rule 10 necessary for a candidate to appear at a competitive examination.",
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        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "8. Preparation of a combined list for recruitment by promotion and by selection.",
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            "content": "Cadre",
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        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "9. Strength of the service.",
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            "content": "Qualification for Recruitment by Competitive Examination",
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        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "10. Age.",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "11. Academic qualifications.",
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        {
            "number": "12",
            "title": "12. Character.",
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            "content": "(a) the Principal Academic Officer of the University or College in which he last studied, and\n(b) two respectable persons (not related to the candidates) who are well acquainted with him.",
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        {
            "number": "13",
            "title": "13. Physical fitness.",
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            "content": "",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "14. Disqualification for appointment.",
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            "content": "",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "15. Appointment to the service.",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "16. Probation.",
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            "content": "",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "17",
            "title": "17. Discharge of a probationer.",
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            "content": "(a) if he fails to make sufficient use of the opportunities given during the training or otherwise fails to give satisfaction, during or at the end of the period of probation; or\n(b) if he fails to pass the Departmental Examinations unless the Governor permits him to sit for re-examination in the subject of subjects in which he failed; or\n(c) if on any information received relating to his nationality, age, health, character and antecedents, the Governor is satisfied that the probationer is ineligible or otherwise unfit for being a member of the service; or\n(d) if he fails to comply with any of the provisions of these Rules.",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "18. Confirmation.",
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            "content": "(a) he has passed the Department Examination completely and has successfully undergone the Survey and Settlement training, and\n(b) he is considered otherwise fir for confirmation by the Governor:\n(1) Provided that where a probationer is not given an opportunity for undergone the prescribed Survey and Settlement training during the period of probation, his confirmation shall not be held up for reason of not successfully undergoing the said training but such a probationer shall, when called upon by the Governor and opportunity given, successfully undergo the said training failing which he shall be liable to removal from service unless the Governor allows him other chances.\n(2) Provided further that the Governor may for good and sufficient reasons temporarily exempt a member of the service from passing any one or more of the prescribed Departmental Examination and confirm him in the service.",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "19",
            "title": "19. Seniority.",
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            "content": "Pay, Increments Etc.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 18
        },
        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "20. Time scale of pay.",
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            "content": "Junior Grade Rs.\nSenior Grade Rs.\n(a) Additional District Magistrates;\n(b) Deputy Secretaries to Government; and\n(c) Any other posts declared by the Government as of equivalent responsibility.",
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        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "21. Special pay.",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "22",
            "title": "22. Fixation of initial pay in the time scale.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 21
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "23. Increments.",
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            "content": "",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "24",
            "title": "24. Crossing the Efficiency Bar.",
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            "content": "",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "25. Promotion to Senior grade time scale.",
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            "content": "(a) Chief Secretary to the Government-Chairman.\n(b) Commissioners of (i) Lower Assam Division, (ii) Upper Assam Division, and (iii) Hills Division-Members.\n(c) Commissioner for Agricultural Production and Rural Development and Special Secretary, Agricultural etc. Department - Member.\n(d) Senior-most Secretary to the Government - Member.\n26.",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "27. Power of the Governor to dispense with or relax any rule.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "28. Miscellaneous provisions.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 26
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "29. Interpretation.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 27
        },
        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "30. Repeal.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "31",
            "title": "31. Validation of post actions.",
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            "content": "Schedule I\n[ Rule 9(2)]\nNo. AAP 21/71/20, dated Dispur, the 18th July, 1974\nNo. AAP 21/71/20, dated Dispur, the 18th July, 1974\nIn supersession of this Department letter No AAP 21/71/16, dated 22/12/1962, I am directed to say that the Governor of Assam is pleased to refix the composition and break-up of the Assam Civil Service (Class I) Cadre under Rule 9(1) of the Assam Civil Service (Class I) Rules, 1960 as follows:",
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        },
        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "1. Senior Post",
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            "content": "63\n(A) Heads of Departments and Additional Heads\n\t\t\t\tof Department\n(A) Heads of Departments and Additional Heads\n\t\t\t\tof Department\nInspector General of Prisons\n1\nDirector of Small Savings\n1\nDirector of Tourism\n1\nDirector of Panchayat\n1\nDirector of Social Welfare\n1\nTrade Adviser and Director of Movements\n1\nDirector of Land Requisition, Acquisition and Reforms\n1\nDirector of Municipal Administration\n1\nDirector of Employment and Craftsman Training\n1\nDirector of Supply\n1\nDirector of State Lotteries\n1\nDirector of Man Power\n1\nAddl. Director of Financial Inspection\n1\n(B) Joint Heads of Departments\n(B) Joint Heads of Departments\nJoint Director of Training Assam Administrative Staff College\n2\nJoint Registrar of Co-operative Societies\n1\n(C) Posts in the Secretariat\n(C) Posts in the Secretariat\nDy. Secretaries to Government\n24\nPrincipal Private Secretary to the Chief Minister\n1\n(D) Posts in the Districts\n(D) Posts in the Districts\nAddl. Deputy Commissioner\nAddl. District Magistrate\n13\nSettlement Officers\n6\n(E) Other Posts\n(E) Other Posts\nSecretary, Assam Public Service Commission\n1\nOfficers on Special Duty (to be specified from time to time)\n2",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 30
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "2. Junior Posts",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "137\nTotal\n200",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 31
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "3. Deputation Reserve @ 30% (for 1 above-40)",
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            "content": "60\n(for 2\n\t\t\t\tabove-20)",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 32
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "4. Leave Reserve @ 10% of 1 and 2 above",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "20",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 33
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "5. Training Reserve @ 10% of 1 and 2 above",
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            "content": "20\nTotal Authorise Strength\n300\nSchedule II\nList of Universities approved by the Government of Assam\nList of Universities approved by the Government of Assam\nIndian Universities\nAny University incorporated by an Act of the Central or of a Part A or Part B State Legislature in India\nUniversities in Burma\nThe University of Rangoon.\nEnglish and Welsh Universities\nThe Universities of Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Durham, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Oxford, Rending, Sheffield and Wales.\nScottish Universities\nThe Universities of Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and St. Andrews,\nIrish Universities\nThe University of Dublin (Trinity College).\nThe National University of Dublin.\nThe Queen's University Belfast.\nUniversities in Pakistan\nThe University of Punjab.\nThe Dacca University, (it is now under Bangladesh).\nThe University of Sind.\nUniversities of America\nThe University of Harvard.\nThe University of Yale.\nThe University of Columbia.\nThe University of Michigan.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 34
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    "metadata": {
        "Act ID": "Last Updated 11th February, 2020 [ass095]",
        "Act Number": "Published vide Notification No. A BP 174-58/123, dated 8th August, 1960",
        "Enactment Date": "",
        "Act Year": "1960",
        "Short Title": "The Assam Civil Services (Class I) Rules, 1960",
        "Type": "STATE",
        "Location": "Assam"
    },
    "updated_at": "2026-09-29 21:55:19"
}