26. PROMOTION PROCEDURE:- The channel of promotion, percentage of posts to be filled by promotion , qualification and /or trade tests and the method of promotion etc. Prescribed in the relevant recruitment rules and shall be followed strictly.

27. DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTION COMMITTEE:- i) Promotion in the workcharged establishment shall be made by a Departmental promotion committee which shall be composed of two senior officers of the department as may be nominated by the head of department and one officer from the Establishment Department to be nominated by the Secretary, Establishment Department.