Navigating the intricate pathways of public service careers often involves meticulous calculations and adherence to established rules, especially when it comes to the prestigious Indian Administrative Service. A recent official directive sheds light on the precise determination of an officer’s seniority and year of allotment, crucial factors that shape their entire career trajectory. This particular order details the case of an officer transitioning from State Civil Service to the IAS, specifically within the Gujarat Cadre, based on the 2024 Select List. The process involves a detailed assessment of qualifying service, applying a specific weightage formula as prescribed by the IAS (Regulation of Seniority) Rules. Such precise computations ensure fairness and transparency in career progression, establishing an officer’s official standing relative to their peers. These orders not only confirm an individual’s position but also dictate their future opportunities and responsibilities within the government framework, underscoring the vital importance of consistent administrative policy.
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No. 14015/06/2025-AIS.I(S.II&III)
Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel & Training
North Block, New Delhi Dated 21.08.2025
ORDER
In continuation of this Department’s Order of even number dated 04.03.2025 and consequent upon appointment from State Civil Service to IAS of Gujarat Cadre on the basis of inclusion of his name in the Select List of 2024 vide this Department’s Notification No. 14015/06/2025-AIS.I(S.II&III) dated 03.07.2025 and further, on receipt of the proposal from the Government of Gujarat vide letter No. AIS/10.2025/1232/G dated 24.07.2025, the seniority/year of allotment of Shri D.K. Pandya has been computed under Rule 3(3)(ii) of the IAS (Regulation of Seniority) Rules, 1987 as amended vide Notification No. 14014/04/2011-AIS-I(A) dated 18.04.2012 and other relevant rules as amended from time to time as per following weightage formula:
| Completed years of qualifying service | Weightage in years |
|---|---|
| 12 | 3 |
| 15 | 4 |
| 18 | 5 |
| 21 | 6 |
| 23 | 7 |
| 25 | 8 |
| 27 | 9 (Maximum) |
2. Select List of 2024 (SCS) (Additional)
(Prepared against vacancies arisen between 01.01.2024 to 31.12.2024)
| Sr. No. | Name of the Officer (S/Shri/Smt) | Date from which holding continuous service in the State Civil Service not below the rank of Deputy Collector or equivalent. | Completed year of continuous service in the State Civil Service not below the rank of Dy. Collector or equivalent till 31st December of the year for which the meeting of the committee to make selection was held to prepare the Select List on the basis of which the said officers were appointed to IAS (Fractions if any, are to be ignored) i.e. 31.12.2024. | Total weightage in years in terms of the IAS (Regulation of Seniority) Rules, 1987 as amended from time to time. | Year of allotment entitled | Name, year of SL and YOA of the officer in PQ (SCS), immediately senior to the one whose name is in column no. 02 | Year of Allotment assigned |
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | D.K. Pandya | 05.09.2012 | 12 | 3 | 2021 | Shri J. K. Jadav
Select List-2024
YoA-2021 | 2021 |
could…213. As per Rule 4 of the IAS (Regulation of Seniority) Rules, 1987, the officer whose name has been mentioned above shall be placed below Shri J.K. Jadav, an SCS IAS officer (placed at Sr. No. 10 in the Select List of 2024) of 2021 batch and above Shri D.K. Brahmbhatt, an SCS IAS officer (placed at Sr. No. 12 in the Select List of 2024) of 2021 batch of Gujarat cadre.
4. The order may be conveyed to the officer concerned.
(Sanjay Kumar Chaurasia)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Email: uss1@nic.in
Copy to:
- The Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat, Gandhinagar – 382010 – for onward transmission to the officer concerned.
- The Accountant General, Gujarat, Gandhinagar – 382010.
- U0S AIS(III)/US(EO-PR)/ RO(CM)
- NIC, for uploading on the DoPT’s website.