Section 8(23) in The Punjab Home Guards and Civil Defence (Field) Class III Service Rules, 1983
(23)In the case of Junior Scale Stenographer. - (i) By promotion from amongst steno-typists, who possess at least five years experience as such and pass a test in shorthand and type in English as well as in Punjabi language at such speed as may be specified by the Government from time to time:Provided that if no suitable person is available for promotion, the posts shall be filled in by transfer of steno-typists working in other Departments of the Punjab Government who possess five years experience as such and qualify a test in English as well as in Punjabi language at such speed as may be specified by the Government from time to time;(ii)By direct appointment from amongst persons who are atleast Matriculates and have qualified the Board's test, preference shall be given to a person who is a graduate of a recognized university and who has an experience of atleast two years as Steno-typist:Provided further that appointment in aforesaid manner shall only be made when none is eligible for appointment by promotion or transfer.
