Department of Atomic Energy (Driver Cadre) Recruitment Rules, 2024

1.      Driver (Ordinary Grade)

*Subject to variation dependent                         on workload.

Age-limit for direct recruits.

Between 18 years and 27 years (Relaxable for Government servants upto forty years in accordance with instructions  or  orders  issued by the Central Government)

Note 1.- The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of application from candidates in India and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti Division of Himachal  Pradesh, Union territories of Ladakh, Andaman and Nicobar Island and Lakshadweep.

Note 2.- In the case of recruitment made through the Employment Exchange the crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the last date up to which the Employment Exchange is asked to submit the names.

Essential:

(i)                       Pass in 10th Standard;

(ii)                     Possession of a valid driving licence to drive light and heavy vehicles;

(iii) Knowledge of motor mechanism (the candidate should be able to remove minor defects in vehicle);

(iv) Experience of driving a light vehicle for at least three years and heavy vehicles for at least six years.

Desirable: Possession of a valid driving licence to drive two wheelers.

Note 1.- The qualification regarding experience is relaxable at the discretion of the competent authority in the case of the candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or Schedules Tribes if at any stage of selection, the competent authority is of the opinion that the sufficient number of candidates with requisite experience is not likely to be available to fill up the vacancy reserved for them.

Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees.

(8)

Not applicable.

By direct recruitment failing which by deputation/ absorption.

In case of recruitment by promotion or deputation / absorption, grades from which promotion or deputation/ absorption to be made.

(11)

Deputation/ Absorption:

From amongst the regular Dispatch Rider (Group

C) and Group ‘C’ employees in level-1 (Rs.18000-56900) in the pay matrix in the Department of Atomic Energy who possess valid Driving Licence for light and heavy vehicles on the basis of a Driving Test to assess the competence to drive Light or Heavy vehicles failing which from officials holding the post of Dispatch Rider on regular basis or regular Group C employees in level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900) in the pay  matrix  in  other  Ministries  of  the  Central

1.    Director or Deputy Secretary (Administration) or Deputy Chief Executive/A or Chief Administrative Officer – Chairperson;

2. Under Secretary (Administration) or Administrative Officer –III  or Deputy Controller of

Government who fulfill the necessary qualifications as mentioned in column (7).

Note 1.- The period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this  appointment in the same or some other organisation or Department of Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years.

Note 2.-The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall be as per the orders issued by Department of Personnel and Training.

Note 3.- The selection involves Trade test in relevant subject and driving test of both light and heavy vehicles.

Accounts- Member;

3. A Scientific Officer from any constituent unit of Department of Atomic Energy having a degree in Automobile or Mechanical                     Engineering- Member; and

4.            An official from the State Regional Transport Authority- Member.

2.      Driver Grade-II

*Subject      to                   variation dependent on workload.

Promotion:

Driver (Ordinary Grade) in level-2 (Rs.19900- 63200) in the pay matrix with five years of regular service in the grade and have passed the trade test prescribed by the Department.

Note 1.- The crucial date for computing the period of eligibility for promotion shall be 1st January of the vacancy year.

Note 2.- Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors 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 probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

1.Director or Deputy Secretary (Administration) or Deputy Chief Executive/A or Chief Administrative Officer – Chairperson;

2. Under Secretary(Administration)or Administrative Officer –III or Deputy Controller of Accounts- Member;

3. A Scientific Officer from any constituent unit of Department of Atomic Energy having a degree in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering- Member.

Not applicable.

3.      Driver Grade-I

*Subject      to                   variation dependent on workload.

Promotion:

Driver Grade-II in level-4 (Rs.25500-81100) in the pay matrix with five years of regular service in the grade and have passed the trade test prescribed by the Department.

Note 1.- The crucial date for computing the period of eligibility for promotion shall be 1st January of the vacancy year.

Note 2.- Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors 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 probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

1. Director or Deputy Secretary (Administration) or Deputy Chief Executive/A or Chief Administrative Officer – Chairperson;

2.  Under Secretary (Administration) or Administrative Officer –III or Deputy Controller of Accounts- Member;

3. A Scientific Officer from any constituent unit of Department of Atomic Energy having a degree in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering- Member.

4.      Driver (Special Grade)

*Subject      to                   variation dependent on workload.

112400)  in  the pay matrix.

Promotion:

Driver Grade-I in level-5 (Rs.29200-92300) in the pay matrix with eight years of regular service in the grade.

Note 1.- The crucial date for computing the period of eligibility for promotion shall be 1st January of the vacancy year.

Note 2.- Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors 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 probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

1.         Administrative Head of the Unit concerned- Chairperson;

2.         Administrative Officer –III or Deputy Establishment Officer

– Member;

3.         Motor Vehicle Inspector – Member

4.         A Scientific Officer of Department of Atomic Energy having a degree in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering – Member.

Group ‘B’ Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering  confirmation) consisting of:

1. Administrative Head of the Unit concerned- Chairperson;

2.         Administrative Officer –III or Deputy Establishment Officer of the Unit concerned – Member;

3.         Administrative Officer –III or Deputy Establishment Officer of any constituent unit of DAE

– Member