Section 57 in The Central Reserve Police Force Rules, 1955
57. Determination of seniority [of Members of the Force other than the Gazetted Officers]
.-Seniority shall depend on the date of confirmation in each rank; provided that a person whose period of probation is extended for the reason that he is not qualified and provided further that this non-qualification is due to circumstances beyond his control, shall retain his seniority according to the date of his promotion to a rank in a clear vacancy, if he attains the necessary qualifications at the earliest available opportunity.
