Section 9 in Bihar Drivers (Appointment and Service Conditions) Rules, 2005
9. Promotion.
(1)The promotion may be given from basic grade to higher grades in the following manner :-(a)From Basic Grades (3050 - 4590) to Grade II (4000 - 6000).(b)From Grade II (4000 - 6000) to Grade I (4500 - 7000).(2)Kalawadhi. - For promotion the provisions of Kalawadhi determined by the State Government (Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department) Resolution No. 280, dated 5.7.2002 and as revised from time to time shall be applicable.(3)Departmental Promotion Committee. - At Secretariat level group of department-wise and at Muffasil level Division wise Departmental Promotion Committee shall be constituted. The promotion shall be considered on the recommendation of the concerned Departmental Promotion Committee.(4)At Secretariat level, group of department wise, a Special Secretary or an Officer of not below the scale of Rs. 14300-18300 of the Nodal Department of the concerned group of departments shall be the Chairman of the Departmental Promotion Committee. The Committee shall have two other members one of whom shall be the representative of another department of the concerned group of departments and the other of Scheduled Castes/Tribes nominated by the Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department.(5)At Muffasil level, the District Magistrate of the District in which the Divisional office is situate, shall be the Chairman of the Division wise Departmental Promotion Committee. The Committee shall have two other members one of whom shall be representative of Divisional Commissioner and the other shall be the representative of the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes.(6)For considering promotion from one grade to another a Trade test for competence (including a practical test) in driving shall be arranged. Passing of such test shall be essential for being qualified for promotion and the result of such test shall be placed before the Departmental Promotion Committee.
