Section 4 in The National Council for Teacher Education (Manner of Appointment and Qualifications of Vice Chairperson) Rules, 2012
4. Manner and period of appointment.
- The appointment shall be made by deputation (including short term contract) on tenure basis for a maximum period of four years or till the age of sixty years, whichever is earlier.Explanation. - For the purpose of this rule, the period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or other organization or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed five years.
