HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Our Ref : HRD/21(69)/Trng 15 July 2014 Bureau of Indian Standards Examination Policy for Scientific Cadre Officers (BISQES), as approved by DG, is enclosed for information of all concerned. Circulated to all Concerned Through BIS Intranet Sd/- (Lt. Col. K Shantanu) H (HRD)
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS EXAMINATION POLICY FOR SCIENTIFIC CADRE OFFICERS (BISQES) In exercise of the powers conferred by Regulation 7 of BIS (Terms & Conditions of Service of Employees) Regulations, 2007 and Regulation 6(4) (Recruitment to Scientific Cadre) Regulations, 2002, BIS hereby makes following policy: 1. Short Title - This policy may be called the BIS Examination Policy for Scientific Cadre Officer. 2. Definitions- In this policy, unless the context otherwise requires: a) Probationer means a person appointed to the Service on probation. b) Service means the Bureau of Indian Standards Scientific Cadre Service. 3. Period of Probation Every person recruited for the service in accordance with a) BIS (Recruitment to Scientific Cadre) Regulations, 2002 (Appointment by Direct Recruitment). b) BIS (Recruitment to Scientific Cadre) Regulations, 2002 (Appointment by Selection). c) Every person promoted to the service from Group B. 4. Training shall be appointed to the service on probation for a period of two years. The probation may be extended upto one year. a) During the period of Probation, a Probationer shall be required to undergo an on the job training for a period of two years. b) It should be ensured that the probationers take the training seriously. They should be discouraged from taking long spells of leave, except for unavoidable reasons. Lady probationers should take all possible care/precautions to avoid conception during their training period, as this would affect their training. c) Those probationers who require leave due to unavoidable reasons will be allowed to take leave as due and admissible, but will be required to complete the training of two years duration before they can be confirmed in service. d) Travelling Allowance During the Training A probationer shall be entitled to travelling allowance for the journey which he may undertake during the period of his training. A probationer shall not be entitled to any
daily allowance during his halt/stay at various places to which he may be posted in the course of his training. e) Discipline & Conduct During the Training Provisions of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964, and the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, as amended from time to time, shall be applicable to the probationers. 5. Purpose of Examination: a) For newly recruited Scientist B During the two year period of probation/training, all probationers will have to pass the Bureau of Indian Standards Qualifying Exam for Scientists (BISQES) before they can be confirmed in service. b) For promotion of all eligible Laboratory Officers and Technical Assistant - This BISQES will replace the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) organized for Lab Officers and Technical Assistants (Group B ) for promotion to Scientist B (Group A ). Any Lab Officer or Technical Assistant, who meets the minimum qualification required for promotion to Scientist B (Group A ) can appear in this exam. 6. Syllabus for the Examination a) The exam will have following four papers: Paper Subject Maximum marks Paper -1 Certification 75 Paper-2 Testing & Calibration 75 Paper-3 Standard Formulation 75 Paper-4 Other Support Services/ Act, Rules, Regulations, Guidelines and Policies. 75 b) The minimum pass marks for each paper will be 50%. The minimum pass marks for the overall exam shall be 60%. c) The marks obtained in final examination shall be compiled as per Part-III of Appendix A by NITS. d) The syllabus for each paper is attached as Appendix B. 7. Conduct of Examination a) NITS will organize the BISQES atleast once and where possible twice every year. This exam should preferably be conducted in the months of June & December. NITS will be responsible for the following:
i) Setting up of Question Paper as per direction of DG b) Conduct of the exam c) Evaluation of Answer Sheet d) Preparation of final result. b) A probationer shall be allowed to clear all the papers in a maximum of three attempts. Papers passed in the earlier attempts shall be carried forward for a maximum period of 2 years and candidate will not be required to appear in that paper again. Provided that he other papers are cleared within a period of 2 years from the date of conduct of the exam in which the candidate was declared as passed. c) A candidate shall be allowed to reappear for a paper in which he /she has already passed, with view to improve his/her marks. The marks obtained in the latest attempt shall only be counted for the purpose of this rule. 8. Monthly Assignment/Project Report a) During on-the-job training each Scientist B is required to submit an assignment/project report every month suggesting improvement in the areas of their work. b) For this purpose, the entire work has broadly been classified into four areas Standards Formulation, Certification, Testing and Calibration and Technical Support Services. The various aspects of the projects in these areas are listed in Appendix-B. c) The officers should submit their monthly report to Head (NITS) through their respective departmental heads in the format as at Appendix- C so as to reach NITS by first week of next month. These assignment/project reports shall be evaluated by the respective Activity Heads. The evaluation by the activity heads shall take the following into account: i) Impact of the proposal on the working of BIS ii) Extent of innovative approach/innovation in the ideas iii) Wiring ability vi) Professional Knowledge/interpretation capability vii) Thoroughness and objectivity of the proposal The activity heads shall evaluate the officer s report and give marks on a scale of 1 to 10 depending upon the substance of the proposal & it s likely impact on the working of BIS. The rating and points shall be given in the Format at Appendix-D. d) The marks thus obtained by the officer shall be communicated to him. The total marks obtained by the officer in the entire period of training
shall be taken into consideration at the time of final evaluation of the officer at the end of training period. e) The entire work of the monthly evaluation of officers (Scientist B ) at NITS will be coordinated by the respective Chair. 9. Conditions applicable to Newly Recruited Scientist B /Laboratory Officer a) Confirmation The confirmation of the probationer will be based on the marks obtained in final exam, marks obtained in General Assessment and monthly assignment/project report. The format for General Assessment is attached as Part I and Part II of the Appendix A. b) Where a probationer fails to obtain minimum 60% marks overall and does not complete the probation period successfully or is not found suitable for the post during the period, the Competent Authority may either extend the probation period or terminate the services as per the existing Regulations. Under no circumstances shall the probation be extended or the services of a probationer be confirmed in case the probationer fails to clear the examination as above. c) Seniority of Newly Recruited Scientist B The BIS shall prepare a list of all probationers who are recruited to the service and such list shall be arranged in the order of merit which shall be determined in accordance with the aggregate marks obtained by each probationer as given below: i) at the competitive examination (600 Marks). ii) in the final written examination conducted by NITS ( 300 Marks). iii) assessment of performance during training (100 Marks). iv) monthly assignment/project report (100 marks). Provided further that if two or more probationers have secured equal number of marks in the aggregate, their order of merit shall be the order of their date of birth. 10. Conditions applicable for eligible Laboratory Officers and Technical Assistants: a) Seniority of qualified Laboratory Officer/Technical Assistant Seniority will be fixed on the basis of marks obtained in the exam and date of passing the exam. b) A seniority list of qualified candidates shall be maintained by HRD Department based on the date of passing the exam and promotion order shall be issued as and when a vacancy arises. Provided further that if two or more Lab Officers have secured equal number of marks in the aggregate, their order of merit shall be the order of their date of birth.
11. Leave/TA for Appearing in the Exam. a) TA/DA, as applicable, will be paid for the first attempt whether the journey is made for appearing in all the 4 papers or is performed to appear in lesser number of papers. NO TA/DA will be admissible for second and third attempt. b) Leave for the Exam - For appearing in the first exam, a Laboratory Officer/Technical Assistant/Probationer will be on temporary duty. For Second & Third attempt, a probationer shall have to apply for leave, that is due, for appearing in the exam.
1. Name: APPENDIX -A ASSESSMENT FORM FOR PROBATIONERS IN SCIENTIFIC CADRE (FOR DIRECT RECRUITS) PART 1 (FACTUAL) 2. Date of Birth: 3. Period of Probation: 4. Date of commencement of probation (i.e. date of joining): 5. Due date of termination of probation: 6. Date of Termination of probation: 7. Extension, if any, with particulars: 8. No. of days of leave taken during Probation:
Confidential PART II ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE DURING TRAINING Sr. No. Criteria Maximum Marks 1. State of Health 5 2. Mental Capacity a) Efforts made to acquire knowledge relevant to job 4 b) Analytical ability 3 c) Power of Comprehension 3 3. Communication Skill a) Power of Expression: i) Oral 2 ii) Written 3 b) Ability to participate in discussions and seminars 5 4 Performance during visit programs 10 5. Work habits and attitude Marks as per Reporting Officer a) Initiative 4 b) Self-reliance 4 c) Thoroughness 3 d) Resourcefulness 3 e) Interest in work 3 f) Punctuality; whether methodical and orderly; 3 6. Stability a) Poise 3 b) Fairness 3 c) Dependability 4 7. Whether independent charge was given and if so: a) Decision making ability 4 b) Ability to evaluate projects or schemes 4 c) Ability to plan and programme 4 d) Quality of judgment 3 8. Knowledge of 10 Act/Rules/Regulations/Guidelines/Policies 9. Efforts made to imbibe the ethos and culture of BIS 5
10 Inter-personal relations and team work: (Please 5 comment on quality of relationship with superiors and colleagues, ability to appreciate each others point of view and also on the capacity to work as a member of a team and to promote team-spirit). Total Marks 100 11. General Comments (general appraisal of the Officer s good and bad qualities in narrative form particularly those related to character, integrity and ability to correct himself when faults are pointed out.) Signature of the Reviewing Officer: Date: Designation
PART III (To be filled by Head (NITS) at the end of 2 years Training) 1. Score in the Final Examination: Paper/Subject Paper-1 (Certification) Paper-2 (Testing & Calibration) Paper-3 (Standard Formulation) Date of Passing Attempt(s) (1 st /2 nd /3 rd ) Max. Marks Marks Obtained Paper-4 (Other Support Services/ Act, Rules, Regulations, Guidelines and Policies). Total 2. Brief remarks Signature of Head (NITS)
PART IV REMARKS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE REVIEWING BOARD/COMMITTEE 1. Total marks obtained (General assessment + Marks in the final examination) 2. Recommendation whether the probationer: a) is fit for retention/confirmation; Or b) Should be watched for another. Months (here list what improvements are required in the probationer). Or c) Should be discharged from Government service (here give reasons for recommending this course of action). Signature of the Reviewing Officer: Date: Designation 3. Orders of the DG, BIS Signature of DG, BIS
APPENDIX - B Aspects Common to all activities - Comments to modify existing procedures/practices/schemes with a view to make the system more efficient and transparent - Use of IT tools to make system fast and transparent - Proposals to make BIS services more user friendly. Standardization Certification - Technical evaluation of Existing standards - Collation and analysis of technical comments on draft Indian Standards/International Standards - Revision of existing standards - Proposal for new work item - Preparation of new Product specific manual/review of existing product specific manual - Proposals for amendment to OMPC - Comments on Indian Standards/Certification related matters - Study global practices in conformity assessment and proposal to use them in Indian context - Changes in procedures for grant, renewal, deferment, expiry, operation of licence - Revision of various formats used in certification Testing and Calibration - Comments on Indian Standards w.r.t. test methods - Preparation of unified test report format - Proposals to enhance integrity of testing - Review of existing test facilities and proposal to create new test facilities - Study lab s quality management system (Quality Manual/Procedures) and suggest improvements. - Improvements in BIS Lab recognition scheme. - Study the sample flow in BIS labs and suggest improvements Technical support activity - Suggestions to improve BIS brand image - Interaction with the consumers/consumer organizations for use of ISI marked products - Proposals for speedy implementation of i-care programme - Review the complaint mechanism and suggest improvement - Suggest ways to curb misuse of ISI mark.
APPENDIX-C BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (Report of monthly assignment) 1. Name of the Officer: 2. Place of Posting : 3. Activity : 4. Month and year of assignment: 5. Subject of Assignment : 6. Proposal : - Existing procedure/practice - Deficiency in the existing procedure/practice - The proposal - Likely benefits to the Stakeholders (BIS, Consumer or industry) - Estimated timeframe for implementation - Estimated expenditure 7. Conclusion and recommendations (impact on BIS services): Signature : Name : Employee No. :. Date : Departmental Head Head(NITS)
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS Evaluation Report of monthly assignment APPENDIX-D The evaluation by activity head (pl. tick the relevant area) i) Impact of proposal on working of BIS : Poor (0.5) / Good (1.0) / Very Good (1.5) / Excellent (2.0) ii) Extent of Innovative approach/ : Poor (0.5) / Good (1.0) / Very Good (1.5) / Excellent (2.0) Innovation in the idea iii) Writing ability : Poor (0.5) / Good (1.0) / Very Good (1.5) / Excellent (2.0) iv) Professional Knowledge/ : Poor (0.5) / Good (1.0) / Very Good (1.5) / Excellent (2.0) interpretation capability v) Thoroughness and objectivity : Poor (0.5) / Good (1.0) / Very Good (1.5) / Excellent (2.0) of the proposal Marks obtained in the month (out of 10): Signature Name Designation Date : : :. : Head(NITS)