Section 8(2) in Orissa Secretariat Private Secretaries Service Rules, 1997
(2)The Selection of Personal Assistants/[Private Secretary] [Substituted vide O.G.No. 21 dated 21.5.1999.] and [Senior Private Secretary] [Substituted vide O.G.No. 21 dated 21.5.1999.] for inclusion in the lists prepared by the Board under sub-rule (1) shall be based on merit and suitability in all respect sixth due regard to the seniority.
