Upper Division Clerk or Upper Division Clerk Cashier and Stenographer (Group ‘C’ posts Level 4) Recruitment Regulations, 2021

EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION

New Delhi, the 10th February 2021

No. A-12(11)10/2019-Estt. I.―In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 97 read with clause (xxi) of sub-section (2) and sub-section (2A) of said section and sub-section (2) of section 17 of the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 (34 of 1948) and in supersession of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (Stenographer) Recruitment Regulations, 2006 and the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (Upper Division Clerk or Upper Division Clerk-Cashier) Recruitment Regulations, 2011 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation hereby makes, with the approval of the Central Government, the following regulations regulating the method of recruitment to certain Group ‘C’ posts in the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation, namely:—

1. Short title and commencement

(1) These regulations may be called the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (Upper Division Clerk or Upper Division Clerk Cashier) and Stenographer (Group ‘C’ posts) Recruitment Regulations, 2021.

(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Nationality

 A candidate for appointment must be :―

(a) a Citizen of India; or

(b) he/she must belong to such categories of persons as may from time to time, be notified in this behalf by the Central Government in the Department of Personnel and Training in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.

3. Number of posts, classification and level in pay matrix

The number of posts, their classification and level in the pay matrix attached thereto, shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the Schedule annexed to these regulations.

4. The Method of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications, etc.

The method of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications and other matters relating thereto shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the said Schedule.

5. Physical fitness

(1) A candidate must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the discharge of his duties as an officer/employee in the service.

(2) A candidate who after such physical examination as the Director General may prescribe is found not to satisfy the requirement of clause (1) of this regulation will not be appointed.

Note: The standard of physical fitness and the competent medical authorities to examine and declare a candidate physically fit for appointment, will be the same as for corresponding appointment under the Central Government.

6. Disqualification. ― No person

(a) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having spouse living; or

(b) who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall be eligible for appointment to the said post :

Provided that the Director General of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and to the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any person from the operation of this regulation.

7. Power to relax

Where the Director General of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient to do so, he may, after taking prior approval of the Central Government, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of these regulations, with respect to any class or category of persons.

8. Savings

Nothing in these regulations shall affect reservation, relaxation of age-limit and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Ex-Servicemen and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time, in this regard.

SCHEDULE

Name of post.	Number of post.	Classification	Level in the pay matrix	Whether selection post or non- selection post.
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)
1. Upper Division Clerk/ Upper Division Clerk Cashier	6306* (2021) *Subject to variation dependent on work load.	Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Ministerial.	Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100)	Non-Selection

Age-limit for direct recruits.	Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits.	Whether age and educational qualification prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees.	Period of probation, if any.	Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods.
(6)	(7)	(8)	(9)	(10)
Between 18 years and 27 years. (Relaxable for employees of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation and the Government servants up to 40 years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government). The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Union territory of Ladakh, Lahaul & Spiti District and Pangi Sub Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Union territories of Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep.)	Essential: 1. Degree of a recognised University or equivalent. 2. Working knowledge of computer including use of Office suites and databases.	Not applicable.	Two years for direct recruitment. ‘Nil’ for promotees.	1. 75% by direct recruitment by written examination. 2. 15% by promotion on the basis of seniority cum fitness. 3. 10% by Limited Departmental Competitive Examination.

In case of recruitment by promotion/ deputation/ absorption, grades from which promotion /deputation / absorption to be made.	If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition.	Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission to be consulted in making recruitment
(11)	(12)	(13)
Promotion: Lower Division Clerk or Adrema Operator or Telephone Operator or Computor in Level-2 (Rs. 19,900-63,200) in the pay matrix with eight years regular service in the grade on regular basis. Promotion shall be subject to completion of training for promotion to the post of Upper Division Clerk or Upper Division Clerk Cashier as devised by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation. Those persons who are due to retire within two years will be exempted from completion of such training. Provided that those persons who have not completed training for promotion before the date of meeting of Departmental Promotion Committee will also be considered subject to condition that the required training will be completed within one year of the date of meeting of Departmental Promotion Committee. Note 1: The eligibility service for consideration for promotion of the officials holding the post of Lower Division Clerk or Adrema Operator or Telephone Operator or Computor in Level-2 (Rs. 19,900-63,200) in the pay matrix on regular basis as on the date of notification of the revised Recruitment Regulations shall be five years regular service in the grade of Lower Division Clerk or Adrema Operator or Telephone Operator or Computor. Note 2: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying/eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their senior would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying/eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying/eligibility service or two years, whichever is less and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying/eligibility service. Limited Departmental Competitive Examination: Lower Division Clerk or Adrema Operator or Telephone Operator or Computor in Level-2 (Rs. 19,900-63,200) in the pay matrix with five years’ service in the grade on regular basis shall be eligible for appearing for Limited Departmental Competitive Examination.	Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of: 1. Regional Director/Additional Commissioner/Director, Hqrs, Employees’ State Insurance Corporation – Chairman 2. Deputy Director, Employees’ State Insurance Corporation -Member 3. An Officer of appropriate rank from Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation. – Member Group ‘C’ Departmental Confirmation Committee for considering confirmation (in case of direct recruits) consisting of: 1. Regional Director/Additional Commissioner/Director, Hqrs, Employees’ State Insurance Corporation – Chairman 2. Deputy Director, Employees’ State Insurance Corporation -Member 3. An Officer of appropriate rank from Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation. – Member	Not applicable

(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)
2. Stenographer	246* (2021) *Subject to variation dependent on workload.	Group ‘C’, Non- Gazetted, Ministerial.	Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100).	Not applicable.

(6)	(7)	(8)	(9)
Between 18 years and 27 years. (Relaxable for employees of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation and Government servants up to 40 years in accordance with instructions or orders issued by the Central Government.) Note: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Union territory of Ladakh, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub Division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Union territories of Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep).	(i) 12th class pass or equivalent from a recognized Board or University.   (ii) Skill Test Norms:   Dictation : 10 minutes @ 80 words per minute.   Transcription: 50 minutes (English), 65 minutes (Hindi) (Only on computers).	Not applicable.	Two years.

(10)	(11)	(12)	(13)
By direct recruitment. Note: Vacancies caused by the incumbent being away on deputation or long illness or study leave or under other circumstances for a duration of one year or more may be filled  on deputation basis from the officers of the Central Government (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; and (ii) possessing the qualification prescribed for direct recruits under column (7).	Not applicable.	Group ‘C’ Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering confirmation) consisting of : 1. Regional Director/Director, (Hqrs), Employees’ State Insurance Corporation – Chairman 2. Joint Director/Deputy Director (Finance), Employees’ State Insurance Corporation – Member 3. An Officer of appropriate rank from Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation. – Member	Not applicable.

ANURADHA PRASAD
Director General

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