Reservation to PWDs in promotion to the cadre of LSG under Cadre restructuring of Group C Employees

Sub: - Reservation to PWDs in Promotion to the cadre of 1LSG under Cadre Restructuring of Group 'C' employees- Instructions,reg 

This is regarding reservation under PWD category in promotion to the cadre of LSG under Cadre Restructuring of Group 'C' employees. Many representations are being received by this office from officials to consider them for promotion to the cadre of LSO under Cadre Restructuring under PH Quota. 

Regarding the inclusion of officials under PH quota in the selection process of LSG consequent upon Cadre Restructuring of Group 'C' employees, it is informed that as per the Right of Persons with Disability Act 2016 enacted on 19-04-2017, notification of the Right to Persons with Disability Rules 2017 dated 15-06-17 and Ministry of Personnel DOPT OM No: 36035/02/2017-Estt (Res) dated 15-01-18, reservation is applicable in cases of Direct Recruitment only. The process for promotion to LSG is of the nature of Departmental promotion and not of that of Direct Recruitment. Therefore, reservation under PwD category is not applicable in cases of promotion by seniority /selection. 

These instructions may please be brought to the notice of all concerned