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Q134 (CISF/2017) Polity & Governance › Governance, Policies & Social Justice

Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. The orders issued by the Central Government from time to time as regards reservation, relaxation of the age limit and other concessions for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, Ex-servicemen and other special categories of persons are not applicable to the Central Industrial Security Force.
2. The Director General may give relaxation in the eligibility criteria for recruitment to the post of Constable at the time of direct recruitment.
3. No relaxation can be made by the Director General in the medical criterion for recruitment even if it is in the interest of the Force and is considered not to be detrimental to the functioning of the Force.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Explanation

The statements are based on the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Rules, 2001:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect: According to Rule 5 (Reservation), the orders issued by the Central Government regarding reservation, age relaxation, and other concessions for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Ex-servicemen, and other special categories shall apply to the Force.
  • Statement 2 is correct: As per Rule 8(3), the Director General may, with the prior approval of the Central Government, relax the eligibility criteria for recruitment to the post of Constable at the time of direct recruitment.
  • Statement 3 is correct: Rule 8(4) explicitly states that no relaxation shall be made by the Director General in the medical criterion for recruitment, even if it is in the interest of the Force and is considered not to be detrimental to its functioning.
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