Section 23 in The Assam Economic and Statistical (Junior) Service Rules, 1980
23. Seniority.
- -(1) The inter se seniority of a member in a cadre-appointed by direct recruitment, promotion, or selection shall be determined according to the order of merit in the respective select list, if he joins the appointment within 15 days from the date of receipt of the order or within the extended period as mentioned in Rule 21.(2)If a member fails to join the appointment within 15 days of receipt of the order or within the extended period as mentioned in Rule 21, but joins later, his seniority shall be determined in accordance with the date of his joining.(3)A person appointed by promotion to a cadre in a year shall be senior to a person appointed by selection or direct recruitment in the same year.(4)A person appointed by selection under Rule 11 to a cadre in a year shall be senior to a person appointed by direct recruitment in the same year.
