BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public

Distribution
(Department of Consumer Affairs), Govt. of India
Manak Bhawan, 9 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,
New Delhi-110002

Advertisement No.- 01(ScB)/2023/HRD

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), a statutory body under the administrative control of
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Govt. of India, is the National
Standards Body of India and is responsible for activities in the field of Standardization, Product
and System Certification, Hallmarking of Gold/Silver Jewellery, Laboratory Testing etc., in the
country. BIS is also responsible for Standardization and Certification at the International level.

BIS offers excellent career opportunities to bright, young dynamic persons for the post of
Scientist-‘B’ in the specified disciplines and categories. These posts are in the Pay Level 10 as
per the Seventh Central Pay Commission plus allowances as applicable. The gross emoluments
at the time of joining will be approximately ₹1,02,501/- at Delhi at present. For important
Service Conditions refer to Annex 1.

1. No. of Posts: The total number of vacancies is 14 in various disciplines as per details
given below: -

Discipline Number of Vacancies Horizontal Reservation for

(including backlog vacancies) Person with Benchmark
Total UR OBC SC ST EWS Disabilities (including backlog
vacancies)
Bio-Medical Engineering 02 01 01 - - - -

Chemistry 02 - 01 - - 01 01 ID&MI/MD*

Computer Engineering 04 01 - 01 01 01 01 ID&MI/MD*

Environment Engineering 02 01 01 - - - -

Textile Engineering 04 01 01 01 - 01 01 ID&MI/MD*

Total 14 04 04 02 01 03 03

*Horizontal reservation has been fixed for ID&MI/MD category. However, in case suitable
candidate in ID&MI/MD category is not available, seats will be filled by interchange among the
other categories of disabilities (VI/HI/OH).

Abbreviations:
UR – Unreserved; OBC – Other Backward Classes; SC – Scheduled Caste; ST – Scheduled Tribes;
EWS – Economically Weaker Sections; PwBD – Persons with Benchmark Disability; ID&MI – Autism/
Intellectual disability/ Specific Learning disability/ Mental Illness; MD – Multiple Disability; VI –
Visually Impairment; HI – Hearing Impairment; OH- Orthopaedically Handicapped
For further details regarding all reservations, refer to Annex 2.

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 2. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Discipline Required Essential Qualification Corresponding GATE

Paper and its Code
Bio-medical Biomedical Engineering
Engineering 1) Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology or (BM)
Computer equivalent with not less than sixty per cent marks in Computer Science and
Engineering aggregate [fifty per cent for Scheduled Castes and Information Technology
Scheduled Tribes]
(CS)
Environment Environmental Science &
2) Having valid GATE* score of 2021/2022/2023.
Engineering Engineering (ES)
The GATE score must be valid as on 12.05.2023
Textile Engineering Textile Engineering and
(closing date of application).
Fibre Science (TF)
Chemistry 1) Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences or Chemistry (CY)
equivalent [in Chemistry discipline only] with not less
than sixty per cent marks in aggregate [fifty per cent for
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes].

2) Having valid GATE* score of 2021/2022/2023.

The GATE score must be valid as on 12.05.2023 (closing
date of application).

*GATE- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

For important information relating to Essential Qualification, refer to Annex 3.

3. AGE LIMIT: The candidates must be between 21-30 years of age as on closing date of
application i.e, as on 12.05.2023.

Relaxation in upper age limit for SC/ST/OBC/ Persons with Benchmark Disabilities/Ex-
Servicemen shall be as notified by Central Government, from time to time.

The Relaxation in upper age limit for SC/ST candidates shall be 5 years; for OBC candidates
shall be 3 years; for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (UR) candidates shall be 10 years; for
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (SC/ST) candidates shall be 15 years; for Persons with
Benchmark Disabilities (OBC) candidates shall be 13 years. The upper age limit for
Departmental candidates serving in BIS and meeting requisite essential qualifications is 50
years.

Age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen

(i) upto a maximum of three years (eight years for SC/ST) in the case of Defence Services
Personnel disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed
area and released as a consequence thereof;

(ii) upto a maximum of five years in the case of Ex-servicemen including Commissioned
Officers and ECOs/SSCOs who have rendered at least five years Military Service as on
12.05.2023 and have been released;

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 (a) on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed
within one year) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or
inefficiency, or
(b) on account of physical disability attributable to Military Service, or
(c) on invalidment.

(iii) upto a maximum of five years in the case of ECOs/SSCOs who have completed an initial
period of assignment of five years Military Service as on 12.05.2023 and whose assignment has
been extended beyond five years and in whose case the Ministry of Defence issues a certificate
that they can apply for civil employment and that they will be released on three months’ notice
on selection from the date of receipt of offer of appointment.

Note I: The term Ex-Servicemen will apply to the persons who are defined as ex-servicemen in
the Ex-Servicemen (Re-employment in Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979, as amended from
time to time.

Note II: The age concession under para (ii) & (iii) above will not be admissible to Ex-
Servicemen and Commissioned Officers including ECOs/SSCOs who are released on own
request.

NOTE III: Candidates seeking age relaxation will be required to submit copies of necessary
certificate(s) at the time of Online Application, Interview and at any subsequent stage of the
recruitment process as required by BIS.

4. SELECTION PROCEDURE: The selection methodology will comprise of following

stages:–

a) Short-listing based on GATE 2021, GATE 2022 or GATE 2023 Score: The short-
listing of candidates for Personal Interview will be based on the valid score of GATE
2021, GATE 2022 or GATE 2023, as may be applicable. Short-listing of candidates for
Personal Interview will be done in order of merit of valid GATE Scores. In case of tie,
with two or more candidates having same GATE score, seniority in the merit will
be decided based on following criteria:

(i) Candidate having higher Percentile will be given seniority in merit. Percentile
will be calculated by following formula:

Percentile = (Number of Candidates appeared in concerned GATE paper– All

India Rank of Candidate in the concerned GATE paper)/ Number of Candidates
appeared in concerned GATE paper.

(ii) In case of further tie in Percentile, seniority in merit will be based on age of
candidates, with candidate having earlier date of birth (i.e. elder in age) given
higher seniority.

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 b) Personal Interview: Only the Short Listed candidates will be called for Personal
Interview. Number of candidate to be called for interview will not be higher than 4 times
the number of vacancies in the concerned discipline & category. The candidates will be
allowed to take part in the Personal Interview process only after successful completion
of the Document Verification process. The date, time and venue of interview will be
intimated by e-mail. The same will also be hosted on our website: www.bis.gov.in.

c) Final merit list: Candidates shall be selected discipline wise on the basis of merit as
determined by the aggregate marks obtained by giving eighty-five percent (85%)
weightage to GATE Score and 15 percent (15%) weightage to the marks obtained in
interview. In case a tie occurs in the aggregate marks obtained after interview (GATE
Score + Interview Marks), the seniority of candidate will be based on the following
criteria:

i)The tie may be resolved based on GATE Score with candidate obtaining higher score
given high seniority in the merit list.

ii)In the unlikely case of the GATE Score getting tied too, based on age criteria, with the
applicant elder in age given high seniority in the merit list.

5. HOW TO APPLY: Candidates are required to apply On-Line from 22.04.2023 to

12.05.2023 through BIS website www.bis.gov.in. No other means/mode of submission of
applications will be accepted under any circumstances. For further details, refer to Annex 4.

6. PAYMENT OF APPLICATION FEES: There is NO Application Fees.

7. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: Refer Annex 5 for details.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: All further announcements/ details pertaining to this process will only
be published/ provided on BIS website www.bis.gov.in from time to time. Candidates are
advised to regularly keep in touch with the authorized BIS website www.bis.gov.in for details
and updates.

Head (HRD)

New Delhi
Date: 22.04.2023

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 ANNEX 1

IMPORTANT SERVICE CONDITIONS

(i) SURETY BOND: A candidate, on appointment to the post of Scientist- B, shall furnish
a surety bond in the form specified by the Bureau, for serving the Bureau for a minimum
period of three years. If he/she decides to leave the service either by resignation or
absence from service without permission earlier than three years from the date of
employment, he/she shall be required to reimburse the Bureau six months’ emoluments
at the rate last drawn by him unless he/she has worked for a shorter period in which case
he/she shall be required to reimburse the full amount drawn by him/her.

(ii) PROBATION: 2 Years.

(iii) SERVICE BENEFITS: Leave/LTC/Medical benefits are admissible including Leave

encashment for 15 days in a year as per BIS guidelines/Central government rules.

(iv) POSTING: Anywhere in India.

(v) CAREER PROSPECTS: Scientific Cadre Officers of this Organization are presently
covered under the ‘Modified Flexible Complementing Scheme’ as applicable to various
Scientific Organizations with promotions based on performance and assessment or as
applicable from time to time. For further details, please refer Bureau of Indian Standards
(Recruitment to Scientific Cadre) Regulations, 2019.

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 ANNEX 2

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING RESERVATION

A) Definition of Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: The “person with benchmark

disability” means a person with not less than forty per cent of a specified disability where
specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and includes a person with
disability where specified disability has been defined in measurable terms, as certified by the
certifying authority.

B) Accordingly, candidates with the following disabilities are eligible to apply:

(i) Blindness and low vision

(ii) Deaf and hard of hearing
(iii) Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid
attack victims and muscular dystrophy
(iv) Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness
(v) Multiple disabilities from amongst persons under clauses (i) to (iv) above
including deaf-blindness

C) Candidates claiming such benefits should produce certificate, in original, by the Competent
Authority issued on or before the last date of online submission of application in the
prescribed format in support of their claim at the time of Interview/at any stage of the process.

D) Persons with Benchmark Disabilities may have to work in any Regional Office/ Branch
Office as per requirement.

E) Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): The reservation and applicable criteria for
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) shall be as per Office Memorandum No.
36039/1/2019-Estt (Res) dated 31.01.2019 of Department of Personnel and Training,
Government of India.

F) The Competent Authority for the issue of the certificate to Scheduled Castes (SC) /
Scheduled Tribes (ST) / Other Backward Classes (OBC)/ Economically Weaker Sections
(EWS) is as under (as notified by Government of India from time to time):

i) District Magistrate / Additional District Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Commissioner /

Additional Deputy Commissioner / Deputy Collector / First Class Stipendiary Magistrate / Sub-
Divisional Magistrate (not below of the rank of First Class Stipendiary Magistrate) / Taluka
Magistrate / Executive Magistrate / Extra Assistant Commissioner
(ii) Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency
Magistrate
(iii) Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar
(iv) Sub-divisional officer of the Area where the candidate and or his family normally resides.

The format of certificate to be produced by a Candidate belonging to scheduled caste or

Scheduled tribe in support of his / her claim shall be as per FORM A and the format of
certificate to be produced by a Candidate belonging to Other Backward Classes in support of his

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/ her claim shall be as per FORM B and FORM C. The format of certificate to be produced by
a Candidate belonging to Economically Weaker Sections shall be as per FORM D. The
candidates belonging to these categories are required to upload the scanned copy of certificate,
strictly in these formats only, at time of online application and also produce the original copy of
certificates, strictly in these formats only, at the time of interview.

G) The Competent Authority for the issue of the certificate to Persons with Benchmark
Disabilities (as notified by Government of India from time to time): The authorized
certifying authority would be in accordance with “The Rights of Person with Disabilities Rules,
2017”:

(i) a medical authority or any other notified competent authority to issue such a certificate in
the district of residence of the applicant as mentioned in the proof of residence in the
application; or
(i) the concerned medical authority in a government hospital where he may be undergoing or
may have undergone treatment in connection with his disability:

The format of certificate of disability will be as per applicable Form (s) appended to “The
Rights of Person with Disabilities Rules, 2017”.

H) The candidates belonging to any of the above mentioned categories are required to upload
the scanned copy of certificate, strictly in the specified formats only, at time of online
application and also produce the original copy of certificates at the time of interview.

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 ANNEX 3

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

a) The details relating to corresponding GATE Paper and guidelines regarding Essential
Qualification of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology or equivalent are
given below:

Discipline in Corresponding Guidelines relating Degree of Essential Qualification

which vacancy is GATE Paper and
advertised its Code

Bio-medical Biomedical The Degree of Essential Qualification must be in “Bio-medical”

Engineering Engineering (BM) Engineering/Technology.

In case of dual specialization/ qualification, “Bio-medical”

Engineering/Technology must be appearing as major specialization in
the Degree of essential qualification.
Chemistry Chemistry (CY) Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences or equivalent [in Chemistry
discipline only]

In case of dual specialization/ qualification, “Chemistry” must be

appearing as major specialization in the Degree of essential
qualification.
Computer Computer Science The Degree of Essential Qualification must be in “Computer”
Engineering and Information Engineering/Technology.
Technology (CS)
In case of dual specialization/ qualification, “Computer”
Engineering/Technology must be appearing as major specialization in
the Degree of essential qualification.
Environment Environmental The Degree of Essential Qualification must be in “Environment”
Engineering Science & Engineering/Technology.
Engineering (ES)
In case of dual specialization/ qualification, “Environment”
Engineering/Technology must be appearing as major specialization in
the Degree of essential qualification.
Textile Textile Engineering The Degree of Essential Qualification must be in “Textile”
Engineering and Fibre Science Engineering/Technology.
(TF)
The Degree of Fibre Engineering/Jute Engineering etc. will not be
applicable.

In case of dual specialization/ qualification, “Textile”

Engineering/Technology must be appearing as major specialization in
the Degree of essential qualification.

b) In case the candidates are obtaining grades in the final Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
or Technology or Equivalent, their grades should be equivalent to the required
percentage [i.e. 60% marks in aggregate (50% for SC/ST candidates)].
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c) Candidate should indicate the percentage obtained in Graduation calculated to the
nearest two decimals in the online application. Where CGPA / OGPA/ CPI is awarded,
the same should be converted into percentage and indicated in the application form. The
Conversion Formula is to be uploaded in the online application in such cases. It shall be
the responsibility of the candidate to produce conversion formula to percentage
duly issued by concerned University/ Institute at the time of Interview, failing
which the candidature is liable to be rejected.

d) Calculation of Percentage: The percentage marks shall be arrived at by dividing the

marks obtained by the candidate in all the subjects in all semester(s)/year(s) by
aggregate maximum marks in all the subjects irrespective of honours / optional /
additional optional subject, if any. This will be applicable for those Universities also
where Class / Grade is decided on basis of Honours marks only. The fraction of
percentage so arrived will be ignored i.e. 59.99% will be treated as less than 60% and
49.99% will be treated as less than 50%.

e) Departmental candidates serving in BIS who fulfill the eligibility criteria will not require
separate permission and can apply directly.

f) All the educational qualifications should be from University/ Institution/ Board

recognized by Govt. of India/ approved by Govt. Regulatory Bodies and the result
should have been declared on or before 12.05.2023 (closing date of application). The
date of passing the examination which is reckoned for eligibility will be the date of
passing appearing on the marksheet/ Provisional certificate.

g) Multiple applications may lead to rejection.

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 Annex 4

HOW TO APPLY

DETAILED GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES FOR

A. APPLICATION REGISTRATION
B. SCAN AND UPLOAD DOCUMENTS/ CERTIFICATES/ GATE SCORE CARD/
SIGNATURE /PHOTO

Candidates can apply online only from 1100 hrs on 22.04.2023 to 23:59 hrs on 12.05.2023. No
other mode of application will be accepted.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTED BEFORE REGISTRATION

Before applying online, candidates should:

i. Scan their photograph and signature ensuring that both the photograph and signature
adhere to the required specifications.
ii. Scan the following certificates/ documents: Date of Birth Certificate, GATE Scorecard,
Identity Proof, Degree and Marksheet of Essential Qualification, Degree & Marksheet of
Higher/ Additional Qualifications (if any), Conversion Formula (if applicable), Category
Certificate (if applicable).

iii. Have a valid personal email ID and mobile no., which should be kept active till the
completion of this Recruitment Process. BIS will send Interview call letters etc. through
the registered e-mail ID.

A. Application Procedure (Read all Instructions Carefully)

1. Candidates are required to go to the BIS website www.bis.gov.in and click on the
option "APPLY ONLINE" which will open a new screen.

2. To register application, choose the tab " Register (New Candidate)" and enter
Name, Contact details and Email id etc. An Application Number will be
generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note
down the Application Number. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional
Registration number will also be sent.

3. All details in the application form should be filled carefully by the candidate.

4. In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he /
she can save the data already entered by choosing "SAVE AND CONTINUE"
tab.

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 5. The Name of the candidate and his /her Father/ Mother etc. should be spelt
correctly in the application as it appears in the Certificates/ Identity proof/ Mark
sheets. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature.

6. Candidates can proceed to fill other details of the Application Form.

7. Candidates can proceed to upload Photo, Signature, Date of Birth Document,

GATE Scorecard, Identity Proof, Degree and Marksheet of Essential
Qualification, Degree & Marksheet of Higher/ Additional Qualifications (if any),
Category Certificate (if applicable).

8. One of the following documents/ IDs is acceptable for identity verification of

candidate: Aadhar Card/ Passport/ PAN Card/ Driving License/ Voter’s Card/
Bank Passbook with Photograph/ Valid University or College Identity Card/
Employee Identity Card of Government or Public Sector Organization.

9. Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form
before final submission.

10. Modify details, if required, and FINAL SUBMIT Only after verifying and
ensuring that the photograph, signature uploaded and other details filled by you
are correct.

11. Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online
application themselves as no change will be possible/ entertained after the final
submission.

B. GUIDELINES FOR SCANNING &UPLOAD OF PHOTOGRAPH, SIGNATURE

& DOCUMENTS

PHOTOGRAPH IMAGE:
a. Photograph must be a recent passport size coloured picture.
b. The picture should be in colour, against a light-coloured, preferably white,
background.
c. Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face.
d. If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place yourself
in the shade, so that you are not squinting and there are no harsh shadows.
e. If you have to use flash, ensure there's no "red-eye".
f. If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be
clearly seen.
g. Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but
it must not cover your face.
h. Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 200KB.
i. If the photo is not uploaded at the place of Photo Candidate him/herself will be
responsible for the same.
j. Candidate must ensure that Photo to be uploaded is of required size and the face
should be clearly visible.

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SIGNATURE IMAGE:
a. The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen.
b. The signature must be signed only by the applicant and not by any other person.
c. The Applicant’s signature on attendance sheet at the time of the interview should
match the uploaded signature. In case of mismatch, the candidate may be
disqualified.
d. Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 200KB.
e. Candidates should ensure that the signature image uploaded is clearly visible.

OTHER DOCUMENTS

a. Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 1 MB.
b. Candidates should ensure that the document(s) uploaded are clearly visible.

Procedure for Uploading the Photograph, Signature& Documents

a. There will be separate links for uploading Photograph, Signature, Date of Birth
Certificate, GATE Scorecard, Essential Qualification Degree/ Provisional
Certificate & consolidated marksheet, Higher/ Additional qualification Degree/
Provisional Certificate & consolidated marksheet (if any), Category Certificate
(if applicable) and Identity Proof.
b. Click on the respective link "Upload ".
c. Browse & Select the location where the Scanned Photo/ Signature/Document file
has been saved.
d. Select the file by clicking on it.
e. Click the 'Upload' button

IN CASE ANY OF THE DOCUMENTS UPLOADED INCLUDING

PHOTOGRAPH & SIGNATURE IS UNCLEAR, THE APPLICATION MAY BE
REJECTED.

CANDIDATE SHOULD ALSO ENSURE THAT PHOTO IS UPLOADED AT

THE PLACE OF PHOTO, SIGNATURE AT THE PLACE OF SIGNATURE AND
ALL DOCUMENTS AT THEIR RESPECTIVE PLACES AS APPEARING IN
APPLICATION. IF PHOTO/ SIGNATURE/ GATE SCORECARD/ EDUCTIONAL
CERTIFICATES/ DATE OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE/ IDENTITY PROOF IS NOT
UPLOADED PROPERLY, CANDIDATATURE IS LIABLE TO BE
CANCELLED.

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 Annex 5

OTHER IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

i. The applicant must be Citizen of India.

ii. The candidates presently employed with Central Government / State

Government / Quasi Government Offices / Public Sector Undertakings will be
required to produce No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the
time of interview. However, if the NOC could not be produced at the time of
interview, an undertaking for the same shall be submitted mentioning that incase
the candidate is not able to produce relieving letter/order at the time of joining,
the candidature of the candidate will be cancelled.

iii. Any resulting dispute arising out of this advertisement including the recruitment
process shall be subject to the sole jurisdiction of the Courts situated at Delhi.

iv. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

v. Instances for providing incorrect information and/or process violation by a candidate

detected at any stage of the selection process will lead of disqualification of the
candidate from the selection process and he/she will not be allowed to appear in any
recruitment process of BIS in the future. If such instances go undetected during the
current selection process but are detected subsequently, such disqualification will take
place with retrospective effect.

vi. In case any dispute arises on account of interpretation of clause(s) in any version of
this advertisement other than English, the English version available on BIS website
shall prevail.

vii. Outstation candidates called for interview will be paid II class to & fro railway/ bus
fare or actual expenses incurred, whichever is less, by shortest route on production of
proof of travel (rail/ bus ticket). The above concession will not be admissible to
candidates who are already in service in Central / State Government, Corporations,
Public Undertakings / Local Government, Institutions and Panchayats.

viii. BIS shall not be responsible for any application made/ wrong information provided by
an unauthorized person / institution. Candidates are advised not to share their
application details with anyone.

ix. Appointment of candidates is subject to his/her being declared medically fit, and also
subject to service and conduct rules applicable to BIS. Decision of BIS will be final
and binding on candidates.

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x. BIS reserves the right to change (cancel/ modify/add) any of the criteria, method of
selection and allotment with or without assigning any reason.

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 FORM A

FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY A

CANDIDATE BELONGING TO SCHEDULED CASTE OR
SCHEDULED TRIBE IN SUPPORT OF HIS / HER CLAIM.

1.This is to certify that Sri / Smt / Kum*_______________________________________________

son / daughter* of______________________________________________________ of village / town*
____________________________ in District / Division*_______________________of the State /
Union Territory*__________________belongs to the ___________________Caste/Tribe* which is
recognized as a Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe* under:

* The Constitution ( Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 ;

* The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950;
* The Constitution (Scheduled Castes)(Union Territories)Orders, 1951 ;
* The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes)(Union Territories)Order, 1951;
[as amended by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes lists (Modification Order),1956; the Bombay
Reorganisation Act, 1960; the Punjab Reorganisation Act 1966, the State of Himachal Pradesh Act,
1970, the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation)Act, 1971, the Constitution)Scheduled Castes and
Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act,1976, the State of Mizoram Act, 1986, the State of
Arunachal Pradesh Act, 1986 and the Goa, Daman and Diu (Reorganization) Act, 1987 ]:
* The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order,1956 ;
* The Constitution (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) Scheduled
Tribes Order, 1959 as amended by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled
Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 1976 ;
* The Constitution (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) Scheduled Castes Order, 1962 ;
* The Constitution (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1962 ;
* The Constitution (Pondicherry) Scheduled Castes Order 1964;
* The Constitution (Uttar Pradesh) Scheduled Tribes Order,1967;
* The Constitution (Goa, Daman and Diu) Scheduled Castes Order, 1968 ;
* The Constitution (Goa, Daman and Diu) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1968 ;
* The Constitution (Nagaland) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1970 ;
* The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Castes Order, 1978 ;
* The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1978 ;
* The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1989 ;
* The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Amendment)Act, 1990;
* The Constitution (ST) Orders (Amendment) Ordinance, 1991 ;
* The Constitution (ST) Orders (Second Amendment) Act,1991 ;
*The Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 2002
* The Constitution (Scheduled Caste) Orders (Amendment) Act, 2002
* The Constitution (Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Act, 2002
* The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Second Amendment) Act, 2002

# 2. Applicable in the case of Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes persons, who have migrated from one
State / Union Territory Administration to another.
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This certificate is issued on the basis of the Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes* Certificate issued to
Shri / Smt / Kumari* _________________________________________Father /Mother* of Sri / Smt /
Kumari*____________________________________________________of village /
town______________________in District/Division*____________________of the State/Union
Territory*_________________________________ who belong to the______________________ Caste /
Tribe* which is recognized as a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe* in the State/Union Territory*
_______________________ issued by the ____________________________________[Name of the
authority] vide their No. ___________________________ dated _______________________.

3.Shri/Smt/Kumari*____________________________________________and/or* his/her* family

ordinarily reside(s) in village/town*__________________________ of____________________ Disctict
/ Division* of the State / Union Territory* of _____________________
Signature _____________________

Designation ___________________

Place: [With seal of Office]

Date : State/Union Territory

Note : The term "Ordinarily resides" used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the
Representation of the Peoples Act, 1950.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------* Please delete the words which are not applicable.
# Delete the paragraph which is not applicable.

List of authorities empowered to issue Caste / Tribe Certificates:

1. District Magistrate / Additional District Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Commissioner /

Additional Deputy Commissioner / Deputy Collector / First Class Stipendiary
Magistrate / Sub-Divisional Magistrate (not below of the rank of First Class Stipendiary
Magistrate) / Taluka Magistrate / Executive Magistrate / Extra Assistant Commissioner
2. Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency
Magistrate
3. Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar
4. Sub-divisional officer of the Area where the candidate and or his family normally
resides.

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 FORM B
The form of certificate to be produced by Other Backward Classes candidates in support
of his/her claim

This is to certify that Shri/ Shrimati/ Kumari………………………..son/daughter* of

Shri………………of village/town………………….in District/Division …………... of the
State/Union Territory……………………… belongs to the ……………….Community which is
recognized as a backward class under the Government of India, Ministry of Social Justice and
Empwerment’s Resolution No…………………. dated ……………….*.
Shri/Shrimati/Kumari ……………………and/or his/her family ordinarily resides in
…………………..District/Division of the …………………….. State/ Union Territory. This is
also to certify that he/she* does not belong to the persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in
column 3 of the Schedule to the Government of India, Department of Personnel & Training
O.M. No. 36012/22/93-Estt. (SCT) dated 8-9-1993**.

District Magistrate
Deputy Commissioner etc.

Dated:

Seal
*The authority issuing the certificate may have to mention the details of Resolution of
Government of India in which the caste of the candidate is mentioned as OBC.
** As amended from time to time.Strike out whichever is not applicable.
NOTE: The term “ordinarily reside (s) used here will have the same meaning as in
Section 20 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.

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 Form C
Form of declaration to be submitted by the OBC candidate (in addition to the community
certificate)

I …………………….Son/daughter of Shri…………………….resident of
village/town/city………………..district…………………..state………………….hereby declare
that I belong to the …………………….community which is recognized as a backward class by
the Government of India for the purpose of reservation in services as per orders contained in
Department of Personnel and Training Office Memorandum No 36102/22/93-Estt. (SCT) dated
8-9-1993. It is also declared that, I do not belong to persons/sections (Creamy Layer)
mentioned in column 3 of the Schedule to the above referred Office Memorandum dated 8-9-
1993, O.M. No. 36033/3/2004-Estt. (Res) dated 9th March, 2004 and O.M. No. 36033/3/2004-
Estt. (Res) dated 14th October, 2008.

Signature………………………..
Full Name………………………
Address…………………………

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 Form D
FORMAT OF INCOME & ASSEST CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY
ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS
Certificate No. Date:
VALID FOR THE YEAR………………
This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kumari……………………….
son/daughter/wife of ……………………..permanent resident of………………………. ,
Village/Street………………. Post Office…………….. District……………… in the
State/Union Territory…………. Pin Code………… whose photograph is attested below
belongs to Economically Weaker Sections, since the gross annual income* of his/her Ifamily**
is below Rs. 8 lakh (Rupees Eight Lakh only) for the financial year……… . His/her family does
not own or possess any of the following assets*** :
I. 5 acres of agricultural land and above;
II. Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above;
Ill. Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities;
IV. Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in. areas other than the notified municipalities.
2. Shri/Smt./Kumari……………………. belongs to the caste which is not recognized as a
Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes (Central List)

Signature with seal of office _____________________

Recent Passport Name___________________
Size attested
photograph of Designation ___________________
applicant

*Note 1: Income covered all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc.
**Note 2: The term 'Family" for this purpose include the person, who seeks benefit of
reservation, his/her parents and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and
children below the age of 18 years
***Note 3: The property held by a "Family' in different locations or different places/cities have
been clubbed while applying the land or property holding test to determine EWS status.

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