Retention period of evaluated Answer Sheets of Written examination conducted for Departmental Promotions-Promotions to Group B posts through 70% Selection & 30% LDCE

1. In partial modification to Board’s letter of even number dated 23.08.2010, the matter regarding formulation of guidelines for retention period of evaluated answer sheets of written examinations held for promotions to Group ‘B’ posts through 70% Selection/30% LDCE has been re-considered and it has been decided that the retention period for evaluated answer sheets of these written examinations should be as under:-

i) Three years from the date of publication of panel;

OR

ii) Till panel exhausts;

OR

iii) Till finalization of complaints/investigation/court cases against the Selection/Suitability Test, if any;

Whichever of the above three is later.

2. Further, it may be ensured that vigilance clearance is obtained before the evaluated answer sheets are weeded out.