Junior Projectionist, (Group ‘C’ Post) Recruitment Rules, 2026 Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy: Gazette Notification No. G.S.R., 163 dated 30th September,2026
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 30th September, 2026
G.S.R. 163.- In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution and in supersession of the Central Police Training College (Non Gazetted Staff) Recruitment Rules 1959 in so far as they relate to the post of Projectionist and the Ministry of Home Affairs, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Junior Projectionist Recruitment Rules, 2024, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the post of Junior Projectionist in the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad, Ministry of Home Affairs, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement.- (1) These rules may be called the Ministry of Home Affairs, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Junior Projectionist, (Group ‘C’ Post) Recruitment Rules, 2026.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Number of post, classification and level in pay matrix.-The number of the said post, its classification and level in the pay matrix attached thereto, shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the Schedule annexed to these rules.
3. Method of recruitment, age-limit, educational qualifications, etc.- The method of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications and other matters relating to the said post shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the said Schedule.
4. Disqualification.- No person,-
(a) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living; or
(b) who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall be eligible for appointment to the said post:
Provided that 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.
5. Power to relax. – Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order and for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.
6. Saving. – Nothing in these rules shall affect reservation, relaxation of age-limit, and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the Other Backward Classes, ex-Servicemen and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.
SCHEDULE
| Name of post. | Number of post. | Classification. | Level in pay matrix. |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| Junior Projectionist. | 2* (2026) *Subject to variation dependent on workload. | General Central Services, Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. | Level-2 (Rs. 19,900-63,200). |
| Whether selection post or non – selection post. | Age- limit for direct recruits. | Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits. | Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees. |
| (5) | (6) | (7) | (8) |
| Not applicable. | Between 18 and 25 years of age. (The upper age-limit is relaxable for departmental candidate up to forty years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government).Note 1: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates and not the closing date prescribed for those residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahual and Spiti district and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh and the Union territories of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Ladakh and Lakshadweep. Note 2: The crucial date for determining the age-limit in the case of candidates from Employment Exchange shall be the last date up to which the Employment Exchange is asked to submit the names. | Essential: (a) Higher Secondary or Intermediate (12th Standard in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) or Vocational Intermediate in the Electronic or Radio and Television or Instrumentation or Information Technology from any recognised board; or (b) After regular Matriculation or Senior Secondary or 10th Class with two years regular Industrial Training Institute in Electronics Mechanic or Radio and Television or information Technology or Electronics System maintenance or Electronic Instrument Mechanic from any Government recognised Institute; (i) Two years of experience in handling Cinema Projectors or Liquid Crystal Display or Public Address System and Audio Video Equipment from any recognised organisation; (ii) A trade skill test for handling the above-mentioned devices shall be conducted to assess suitability of the candidate. | Not applicable. |
| Period of probation, if any. | Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/ absorption and percentage of vacancies to be filled by various methods. | In case of recruitment by promotion or by deputation/absorption, the grades from which promotion or deputation/absorption to be made. | If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition. | Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission to be consulted in making recruitment. |
| (9) | (10) | (11) | (12) | (13) |
Two years. Note: There shall be mandatory induction training of at least two-week duration for successful completion of probation as prescribed by the Central Government. | By direct recruitment failing which by deputation. | Deputation: Officer of the Central Government or the State Government or Union territory administration: (a) holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; and (b) possessing the educational qualification and experience as specified for direct recruits under column (7). Note 1: The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years. Note 2: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. | Group C, Departmental Confirmation Committee – (for considering confirmation) consisting of: 1. Deputy Director, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy – Chairperson; 2. Assistant Director, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy – Member; and 3. Administrative Officer Grade-II or III, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy – Member. | Consultation with Union Public Service Commission is not necessary. |
[File No. 23011/30/2023-PT]
RANJIT KUMAR SHAW, Under Secy.
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