Procedure for selection:

(1) The Committee constituted under Sub-Rule (1) and Sub-Rule (2) as the case may be of Rule-14 shall consider from time to time, cases of those officers who are eligible under Rule-15 for promotion to a higher Grade and prepare a list of persons recommended taking into account the actual number of vacancies at the time of selection and those likely to occur during a year. The selection for inclusion in the list shall be based on merit and suitability in all respects for appointment to the Service with due regard to seniority and reservation roster. (2) The names of persons included in the list shall be arranged in the order of merit and be forwarded to the Government.