Section 3(1)(a) in The Indian Forest Service (Initial Recruitment) Regulations, 1966
(a)For selection to the State Cadres,-(i)the Inspector General of Forests of the Government of India [or such other officer as may be nominated by the Central Government in this behalf] [Inserted by D.P. Notification No. 3/30/70-(ii)-AIS (IV), dated 1st March, 1971 (w.e.f. 6th September, 1969).];(ii)an officer of the Government of India not below the rank of Joint Secretary;(iii)the Chief Secretary to the State Government concerned or [a Secretary to that State Government nominated by him;] [Substituted by D.P. Notification No. 3/17/69-(ii)-AIS (IV), dated 6th September, 1969 (w.e.f. 20th September, 1969).](iv)[ the Secretary to that State Government concerned dealing with forests or the Chief Conservator of forests of that State Government] [Inserted by D.P. Notification No. 3/3/71-AIS (IV), dated 22nd July, 1971] :