Jal Shakti Releases Draft for Groundwater Scientist Hiring

The Ministry of Jal Shakti has proposed a comprehensive overhaul of rules for recruitment and promotion of Group A scientists in the Central Ground Water Board, introducing a structured promotion path, mandatory field experience, tiered performance assessments, and new training requirements.

- Press Trust Of India

The draft rules covering posts from Scientist B to G have been published for public consultation, and stakeholders are to submit their feedback by July 13.

The draft notification aligns the rules with the Revised Flexible Complementing Scheme introduced by the Department of Personnel and Training in 2024.

Promotions will be granted only after scientists complete minimum residency periods -- three years at Scientist C level, and up to five years at senior grades like Scientist F and G.

Additionally, field experience of two years is required for promotion to Scientist F and five years for Scientist G.