Section 22 in The Assam Agricultural Service Rules, 1980
22. Seniority.
(1)The seniority of a member in a cadre appointed by direct recruitment or by promotion shall be determined according to the order of merit in the respective list finally approved by the Appointing Authority under sub-rule (6) of Rule 13 and sub-rule (3) of Rule 14 if he joins the appointment within 15 days from the date of receipt of the order or within the extended per as mentioned in Rule 19.(2)If a member fails to join the appointment within the initial 15 days of receipt of the order or within the extended period, as mentioned in Rule 19 but joins later, his seniority shall be determined in accordance with the date of joining.(3)A member appointed by promotion against a vacancy occurring in a year shall be senior to a member appointed by direct recruitment of that year.
