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

4. Foreign Service Board:-

(1) There shall be constituted a Board called the Foreign Service Board.

*(2) The Foreign Service Board shall consist of :

(i) All Secretaries to the Government of India in the Ministry of External Affairs;

(ii) The Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Commerce; and

(iii) The Joint Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of External Affairs in charge of Administration who shall be Secretary **

(3) Any three members of the Board shall constitute the quorum.

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* Amended vide Notification No. 67/GA/72 dated 09.05.72.

** Amended vide Notification No. 36/PA-II/94 dated 7.11.94.

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