(1) In making adjustment of promotion by the evaluation of performance and experience pursuant to Sub-section (1) of Section 7 of the Act, the promotion committee as referred to in Section 20 of the Act shall, on the following basis, adjust the senior-most civil employee from amongst the civil employees who have been promoted pursuant to Section 24D1. of the Act:
(1) On the basis of the date of seniority in the class of post held at the moment,
(2) On the basis of date of appointment or decision for promotion in the class that is one level lower than such class if seniority cannot be determined pursuant to Clause (a),
(3) On the basis of the merit list recommended by the Public Service Commission or the promotion committee if seniority cannot be determined on any basis mentioned in Clauses (a) and (b).
Provided that, in cases where recommendation of the open competition and that of the competition for promotion have been received from the Public Service Commission on
the same date, the seniority of an employee recommended through open competition shall be maintained.
(2) In making adjustment pursuant to Sub-rule (1), in the case of a civil employee serving in the post of typist, the employee shall be qualified for adjustment in the post set aside for the service, group for which service, group under the non-technical segment training has been taken.