Question : PROMOTION OF EXECUTIVE ENGINEER CIVIL IN CPWD



(a) the minimum eligibility period under CPWD Recruitment Rules, 1954 for promotion to the post of Executive Engineer (Civil) for different feeder grades;

(b) the minimum eligibility period actually adopted by the CPWD for these feeder grades, respectively and the reasons/basis thereof;

(c) whether under these rules, direct recruits have been given regular promotion to the post of Executive Engineer after five years of regular service;

(d) if so, the reasons therefor;

(e) whether a direct recruit has to put in a higher eligibility period vis-a-vis a promotee for promotion to the post of Executive Engineer;

(f) if so, whether the position taken by CPWD in a case before the Supreme Court is different from the actual practice; and

(g) if so, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE FOR URBAN DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION ( SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA )


(a): According to 1954 Recruitment Rules, the post of Executive Engineer (Civil) is filled from two feeder grades:

1.	Assistant Executive Engineers (Civil)	2.	Assistant Engineers (Civil)



In respect of Assistant Executive Engineers (Civil), no eligibility period for promotion to the grade of Executive Engineer has been prescribed in the Recruitment Rules.

In respect of Assistant Engineers (Civil), minimum eligibility period of 3 years service has been prescribed in the Recruitment Rules.

(b)to(e): The minimum eligibility period referred to in (a) above, are the basis for promotions from the feeder grades. However, actual promotions are also based on such additional factors as the number of vacancies available in each category, assessment of the candidate, vigilance clearance etc. Direct recruit Assistant Executive Engineers normally get regular promotion after four or five years so far. None of the promotee Assistant Engineers has been promoted as Executive Engineer with less years of service than the Direct Recruits.

(f): No, Sir.

(g): Question does not arise.