Question : RESERVED POSTS IN INDIAN NAVAL SERVICE



(a) whether the representation of SCs, STs and OBCs has not reached the level of 15% 7.5% and 27% respectively for them in Indian Naval Service Electrical Engineers;

(b) if not, the reasons therefor;

(c) the number of `sanctioned posts` of Indian Naval Service Electrical Engineers in Group A;

(d) the number of persons belonging to SC, ST, OBC and General categories working against such posts including their respective percentage to such posts as on 2nd July, 1997 as ascertained as per the instructions contained under para 5 of DOPTZ OM No. 36012/2/96-Estt(Res.) dated 2nd July, 1997; and

(e) the fresh vacancies occurred during 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001 and year-wise number of such vacancies/posts filled by persons from SCs, STs, OBCs and General categories?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)


(a) to (e): There is no Service by name `Indian Naval Service Electrical Engineers` in the Indian Navy. As such, the reply to parts (a) to (e) does not arise.