When nominating employees for study, training or study tour, the Ministry will nominate from among the employees of the Ministry and the Ministry on the following basis:-
(a) The subject of study, training or study visit is useful and necessary for the group or sub-group in which the employee is working.
(b) Giving priority to the requirements specified for nomination for scholarship received for study, training or study visit, according to section 29, on the basis of priority among the employees who get more points in terms of educational qualification, seniority, experience of working in the geographical area and evaluation of work performance.
(c) Not exceeding forty-five years of age in case of graduation, post-graduation or any academic degree. Explanation: For the purpose of this paragraph,-
(1) “Study” means a study on a subject related to health care.
(2) "Training" means a training program for earning a degree conducted by an institution according to a specific curriculum for a specific period of time, other than graduation, post-graduation or any academic degree.
(3) "Study tour" means a conference, seminar or observation tour organized not exceeding 6 weeks apart from study and training.