NOTIFICATION

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution the President hereby makes the following rules, namely :-

The Indian Foreign Service (Recruitment, Cadre, Seniority and Promotion), Rules, 1961

  CHAPTER I - GENERAL
Rule 1. Short title and commencement »
Rule 2. Definitions »
Rule 3. Controlling Authority »
Rule 4. Foreign Service Board »
Rule 5. Functions of the Foreign Service Board »
  CHAPTER II - CADRE, APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTIONS TO CADRE POSTS
Rule 6. Constitution of the Cadre »
Rule 7. Central Government to make appointments to Cadre posts »
Rule 8. Power to abolish posts or hold posts in abeyance »
Rule 9. Appointments to Cadre-Posts »
Rule 10. Deputation of members of the Service »
Rule 11. Cadre Posts to be filled by member of the Service »
Rule 12. Appointments and promotions of Super Time scale Posts »
Rule 13. Appointment to Senior Scale Posts »
Rule 14. Appointments to Junior Scales posts »
  CHAPTER III - FIXATION OF SENIORITY
Rule 15. Seniority »
  CHAPTER IV - PROBATION AND TRAINING
Rule 16. Probation and training of direct recruits »
Rule 17. Period of Probation of Promotees »
  CHAPTER V - MISCELLANEOUS
Rule 18. Disqualification »
Rule 19. Eligibility for Confirmation »
Rule 20. Interpretation »