The Indian Foreign Service (Recruitment, Cadre, Seniority and Promotion), Rules, 1961
6. Constitution of the Cadre :-
(1) There shall be constituted a Cadre for the Service.
(2) The Strength and composition of the Cadre shall be as determined by the Central Government from time to time.
(3) The Central Government shall at the interval of every two years re-examine the strength and composition of the Cadre and make such alterations therein as it deems fit:
Provided that nothing in this sub-rule shall be deemed to effect the power of the Central Government to alter the strength and composition of the Cadre at any other time.
(4) The Cadre shall be constituted in the time scales and grades specified in rule 4 of the Indian Foreign Service(Pay, Leave, Compensatory Allowances and other conditions of Service) Rules, 1961.
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