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Amendment of Recruitment Rules for the post of Dy. Director General of Shipping in the Directorate.

**Summary for Indian Seafarers: Amendment of Recruitment Rules for Dy. Director General of Shipping**
Applicable to: Indian citizens applying for Dy. Director General of Shipping
Effective Date: 28th August, 2018
Superseded Circulars: Directorate General of Shipping and Regional Offices (Sails) Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ (Non-Technical Posts) Recruitment Rules, 2001

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Method of Recruitment

Recruitment will be through direct recruitment, promotion, or deputation/absorption.

  • Direct Recruitment: 50% of vacancies
  • Promotion: 50% of vacancies, from Assistant Director General of Shipping with 5 years regular service and successful completion of mandatory training
  • Deputation: 50% of vacancies, from Indian Administrative Service or Central Group ‘A’ Services with 5 years regular service in Level-11 and relevant experience

2. Age Limit & Qualifications

Age limit for direct recruits is not applicable. For promotion, the maximum age limit is 56 years.

  • Educational Qualifications: Degree from a recognized University/Institute for deputation, and relevant experience
II/4  Disqualification

No person who has entered into a marriage with a person having a spouse living, or having a spouse living, has entered into a marriage with any person, shall be eligible for appointment.

Important Note

The Central Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any person from the operation of this rule.

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