Constitution of the Service

The Service shall consist of – (a) All persons holding substantively, at the commencement of these rules, the posts specified in the Schedule; and (b) All persons appointed to the Service after such commencement in accordance with the provisions of these Rules except those appointed under Rule 27. S. No. 5. Post: Director Survey & Research. Method of recruitment: 100% by Promotion. Minimum qualification & experience for direct recruitment: (i) M.Sc. or M. Tech. or M.Sc. (Tech.) in Geology or Applied Geology from a University or Institution established by law in India or Diploma in Applied Geology from Indian School of Mines Dhanbad. (ii) 10 years' field experience in Geological or Hydrogeological studies including at least 5 years' experience in ground water investigation. Or (i) Must hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical & Electrical Engineering of a University established by law in India or a degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering of a Foreign University or Institution declared by Government to be equivalent to a degree of University established by law in India. (ii) Must also have a post graduate diploma in Water Development Resources or Hydrology. (iii) 10 years' experience in Blasting or Drilling work (Experience in drilling for at least three years must be on a post of the rank equivalent to Superintending Engineer). Post from which promotion is to be made: Superintending Hydrogeologist. In case Superintending Hydrogeologist is not available or is in-eligible or unsuitable then Superintending Engineer. Minimum qualification and experience for promotion: 3 years' experience on the posts mentioned in Column No. 5. Remarks: Upper age limit shall be relaxed up to 40 years in case of direct recruitment.