Method of recruitment

Recruitment to the Service shall be made,— (i) by promotion; or (ii) by direct recruitment; or (iii) by transfer or deputation of an official already in service of any State Government or the Government of India: Provided that appointment to the post of Commercial Fisherman shall be made by selection, from amongst the Fishermen/Field Assistants/Extension Assistants, Supervisors having at least two years experience in the Fisheries Department on the merit to be determined on the basis of marks obtained in the test prescribed in Appendix F to these rules. 9. (1) Recruitment to the Service shall be made;— (a) by promotion 50% or (b) by direct recruitment 50% or (c) by transfer or deputation of a person, already in the service of any State Government or the Government of India ; provided no eligible person is available for promotion or direct recruitment. (2) When any vacancy occurs or is about to occur in the Service, the appointing authority shall determine in what manner such vacancy shall be filled. (3) Appointment to any past by promotion shall be made strictly on the basis of seniority-cum-merit, and no person shall be entitled to claim promotion on the basis of seniority alone.