Rule 4, Environment Department (Under Scientific Officer) Recruitment Rules, 2014 [SAE-E49]

Method of recruitment, age limit and other qualifications.—The method of recruitment to the post of Under Scientific Officer in the Environment Department, Government of Himachal Pradesh shall be by promotion, failing which by direct recruitment; the age limit for direct recruits shall be twenty-seven 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 Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline with a working knowledge of the official language of the State.