Section 8(2) in The Punjab Home Guards and Civil Defence (Field) Class III Service Rules, 1983
(2)In the case of Platoon Commander. - (i) Forty per cent by direct appointment from amongst graduates of a recognised university and the persons having the following qualifications will be preferred :-(a)N.C.C. 'C' or 'B' Certificate(b)International Sportsmen; or(c)All India Sportsmen:Provided that five per cent of the posts may be filled from amongst sportsmen who have represented the State or Country.(ii)Five per cent of the posts from amongst Assistant Sub Inspectors or Sub- Inspectors of the Department of Home Affairs and Justice [Police organisation] on deputation.(iii)Forty-five per cent by promotion from amongst Armourers [Assistant Sub-Inspectors rank], Havildar Instructors, Quarter Master Sergeants, Sergeant Mechanics and Sergeant Armourers, who have an experience of working as such for a minimum period of five years in the ratio of the sanctioned strength in these ranks :Provided that the posts of the Assistant District Commanders in the offices of the District Commanders shall be filled from amongst Clerks with at least five years service; and(iv)Ten per cent of the posts by promotion from amongst Clerks who have an experience of working as such for a minimum period of five years.
