Section 5(1) in The U.P. Ground Water (Engineers and Scientists) Service Rules, 1999
(1)Director. - By promotion through-the Selection Committee from amongst substantively appointed Joint Director (Geology/Geophysics) and Superintending Engineers (Mechanical/Civil) who have completed three years' service, as such, and a total service of twenty years, including the service rendered on a Group "B" or a higher post in an Engineering Department of the Government on the first day of the year of recruitment:Provided that if eligible or suitable candidates are not available for promotion, the post may be filled by deputation from amongst Chief Engineer Level II of other Engineering Departments of the Government.
