Section 5(6) in U.P. Jail (Group A and B) Service Rules, 1982
(6)Superintendents, District Jails. - (i) 50 per cent of posts in the cadre by direct recruitment through the Commission.(ii)50 per cent of post in the cadre by promotion through the Commission from amongst regularly appointed Deputy Superintendents/Jailors with a minimum of 5 years services as Deputy Superintendents of Jailors or both.
