? (1) In order to be a candidate for promotion, one must possess the educational qualifications as prescribed for the post that is One class below the class of the post to which promotion is made and have completed the minimum service period as follows:
(a) Three years for a non-gazetted post,
(b) Five years for a gazetted post.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in Sub-section (1), even though any • women, Adiwasi/Janjati, Madhesi, Dalit, Disable and permanently residing in the backward area civil employee has a service period that is the above-mentioned service period less one year, she shall be a potential candidate for promotion.