Section 6(4) in U.P. Zila Panchayats Service Rules, 1970
(4)Where any post is required to be filled in consultation with the Commission, the Commission may-(a)in their discretion decide whether any post which is to be filled by direct recruitment shall be filled after holding a competitive examination or interview only or both, but in case a competitive examination is held the syllabus therefor shall be as approved by the appointing authority in consultation with the Commission;(b)determine, in consultation with the appointing authority and with due regard to the number of vacancies to be filled, the number of candidates to be considered for promotion in case of recruitment by promotion.
