Rule 4, Home Department (Principal Passport Officer) Recruitment Rules, 2011 [S3A-297]

Method of recruitment, age limit and other qualifications.—The method of recruitment to the post of Principal Passport Officer in the Home Department, Government of Punjab shall be by deputation, failing which by direct recruitment; the age limit for direct recruits shall be thirty-two years, relaxable for Government servants up to five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Government from time to time; and the essential qualification shall be a Master's degree from a recognised University with two years' experience in the relevant field.