Section 15 in The Delhi Police (Appointment & Recruitment) Rules, 1980
15. Recruitment of Armourers.
- There shall be no direct recruitment to the rank of Head Constables or Sub-Inspectors (Armourers) and all vacancies shall be filled by promotion in accordance with the rules.(1)A select list of matriculate/equivalent Constables with not less tan three years of service, having an aptitute to work as armourers shall be prepared by the Board of officers consisting of Deputy Commissioner of Police/1st Battalion, Deputy Commissioner of Police/Lines and Inspector (Arms) for training as armourers. Their names shall be placed on the approved list in order of seniority based on date of appointment and date of bringing name on the list. The approved candidates will work as helpers and remain under training with qualified armourers for familiarizing themselves with various components of arms sanctioned for Delhi Police.(2)After the training of 6 months, they shall be tested by a board of officers to be nominated by additional Commissioner of Police (Armed Police and Training) for training in 48 weeks Basic Armourers Course of Armoury School of Instructions according to the number of seats allotted by the army authorities. On successfully completing the Armourers Basic Training Course, they shall be appointed as Armourers against sanctioned posts according to their seniority, reckoned from the date of passing the course. Those qualifying on the same date shall have inter- seniority on the basis of their original seniority in the rank of constable.
