Section 8(1)(b) in Punjab Home Guards and Civil Defence (Class I) Service Rules, 1988
(b)in the case of Deputy Commandant General and Divisional Commandants,-(i)by promotion from amongst the Battalion Commanders or Commandant Combined Home Guards and Civil Defence Training Institute, who have an experience of working as such for a minimum period of eight years; and(ii)by transfer from amongst the serving Police Officers not below the rank of a Superintendent of Police under the Punjab Government, if a suitable person is not available for appointment by promotion ;