Promotion on the basis of seniority

(1) Where promotion is to be made on the basis of seniority subject to fitness, the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Officers shall be promoted to the next higher posts or grade against reserved vacancies provided they poses the minimum qualifications and experience required for such promotion.

(2) The number of reserved vacancies shall be determined on the basis of the reserved points shown in the roster maintained under section 5.