7. Recruitment of selection.

(a) are of outstanding merit and ability; and
(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).
(a) he has executive ability;
(b) his service can more profitably be utilised by appointment to the service; and
(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.