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 :
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
1 and 2 only
3 only
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2017
1. Rule 9(1)(c) explicitly states that recruitment shall be made “subject to the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time regarding reservation, relaxation of age limits and other concessions for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, Ex-servicemen and other special categories of persons.” This means these orders *are applicable* to the CISF, not “are not applicable” as stated in Statement 1. So, Statement 1 is incorrect.
2. Rule 15 of the CISF Rules, 2001 vests the power of relaxation of any provision of the rules with the *Central Government*. While specific recruitment notifications might delegate limited powers (e.g., for physical standards for certain areas), the general power to relax eligibility criteria is not with the Director General. Statement 2 is likely incorrect.
3. As general relaxation power rests with the Central Government (Rule 15, Rule 9(1)(d)), it is consistent with the rules that the Director General *cannot* independently make relaxation in the medical criterion for recruitment. Statement 3 is likely correct.
Based on the analysis, only statement 3 is correct.
– Power to relax rules generally rests with the Central Government.
– Specific criteria like medical standards are typically subject to strict adherence or relaxation only as per Central Government orders.
– Statement 3 is likely correct because medical standards are critical for uniformed forces, and independent relaxation by the DG is generally not provided for in the rules, aligning with the Central Government’s power over relaxation.