The Indian Foreign Service (Recruitment, Cadre, Seniority and Promotion), Rules, 1961
16. Probation and training of direct recruits :-
(1) An officer appointed under the provisions of rule 14 to the Junior Scale of the Service shall be on probation for a period of two years, during which he shall be required to undergo such training and pass such examinations as may be prescribed by the Central Government from time to time.
(2) The Central Government may discharge from the Service forthwith any probationer, who may be found unsatisfactory during the period of probation or who fails to complete satisfactorily the prescribed course of training or to pass the prescribed examinations.
(3) The Central Government may at its discretion, extend the period of probation for such period as it may deem fit.
(4) On satisfactory completion of his probation, an officer may be confirmed in the service.
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