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The Civil Servants Act, 1973 QUESTION #1827
Question 1
Under Section 7(5), confirmation of a civil servant in a service or post takes effect from which date?
  • The date of issuance of the confirmation notification
  • The date of joining the post
  • The date of occurrence of permanent vacancy or the date of continuous officiation, whichever is LATER✔️
  • The date of recommendation by the selection authority
Correct Answer Explanation
Section 7(5) specifies that confirmation shall take effect from the date of occurrence of a permanent vacancy in the service or post, or from the date of continuous officiation in such service or post, whichever is later. Both conditions are considered, and the later date governs.