Section 17 in The U.P. Ground Water Department Subordinate Engineer's and Technician's Service Rules, 1992
17. Probation.
(1)A person substantively appointed to a post in the Service shall be placed on probation for a period of two years.(2)The appointing authority may, for reasons to be recorded, extend the period of probation in individual cases, specifying the date upto which the extension is granted:Provided that, save in exceptional circumstances the period of probation shall not be extended beyond one year and in no circumstance beyond two years.(3)If it appears to the appointing authority at any time during or at the end of the period of probation or extended period of probation, that a probationer has not made sufficient use of his opportunities or has otherwise failed to give satisfaction his services may be dispensed with.(4)A probationer whose services are dispensed with under sub-rule (3) shall not be entitled to any compensation.(5)The appointing authority may allow continuous services rendered in an officiating or temporary capacity in a post included in the cadre or any other equivalent or higher post to be taken into account for the purpose of computing the period of probation.
