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5. All the Petitioners are working in different Ordnance Factories under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Recruitment Rules of Group-C Supervisory and Non-Gazetted Basavraj Page|6 801.2017-wp+ Cadre in the Ordnance Factories are governed by the Recruitment Rules framed by the Government of India in exercise of powers conferred upon it under proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India known as the "Indian Ordnance Factories Group-C Supervisory and Non-Gazetted Cadre (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1989" (hereinafter referred to as the "Recruitment Rules, 1989"). Rule 4 of the Recruitment Rules, 1989 provides for method of appointment, age limit, qualification etc. It also provides that other matters connected therewith shall be as specified in columns 5 to 14 of the Schedule appended to the Rules. According to the Schedule, as it existed prior to its amendment, educational and other qualification required for direct recruitment to the post of Chargeman (Technical) was, recognized 3 years Diploma or equivalent in Engineering / Technology / Draftsmanship with 5 years' experience in relevant technical field or B.Sc. with Physics Chemistry and Maths with 5 years' experience where diploma for any category cannot be identified by Ordnance Factory Board (OFB).

8. In tune with the aforementioned requisite educational qualification, a circular was issued by the General Manager of the Ordnance Factory on 13th April 2010 inviting applications for filling of the post of Chargeman (Technical) through LDCE. Clause 1(ii) of the said Circular dated 13th April 2010 prescribed the eligibility for recruitment through LDCE to the post of Chargeman (Technical), according to which, the candidate ought to have possessed 3 years' Diploma in the respective field duly affiliated by AICTE.