'Manual of Instructions to Officers of the Political Department of the Government of India' [142v] (332/478)
The record is made up of 1 volume (202 folios). It was created in 1924. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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174
10. Nothing in these rules shall interfere in any
way with the absolute discretion of the Viceroy to
select any officer for the Political Department.
Information to be supplied by a candidate for Political
employ.
1. Name and profession of father. 1.
2. Date of candidate’s birth. 2.
3. Where educated. Length of stay 3.
at school. Highest form reached
and distinctions gained there. Place
in Sandhurst, entrance and final
examinations. Prizes won there.
4. Language qualifications, stating 4.
degree of proficiency and exami
nations (if any) passed in each.*
\
5. Whether qualified for promotion 5.
to the rank of Captain.^
6. Brief statement of how and where 6.
army service has been passed.
\
7. Particulars as to any eictive service 7.
in the field. \
8. Whether married or singb . >
9. Whether free from debt .
10. Names of any near relatives who 10.
have served or are serving in India.
11. Names of persons other than im- 11.
mediate military superiors who can
testify to character and qualifica
tion.
♦Particulars of language examinations passed after submission of
this application should be reported without delay, through the usual
channel, to the Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign
and Political Department.
tAccepted candidates who have not so quahfied should report to the
Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, through the usual channel, as soon as they pass the examinations for
promotion.”
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The volume is the second edition of Manual of Instructions to Officers of the Political Department of the Government of India , printed by the Government of India Press, Simla, 1924. The volume begins with extracts from the proclamations and speeches of Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, and King George V that relate to India (folio 9), followed by an introduction containing general instructions (folios 10-11). The volume is then divided into twelve chapters (I-XII) plus appendices, as follows:
I. Official Correspondence, etc.
II. Financial, Railway and Industrial Arrangements in Indian States
III. Telegraphs and Telephones
IV. Decorations, Honours, Salutes and Ceremonial
V. Tours and Visits of Ruling Princes and Chiefs
VI. Successions and Miscellaneous Matters Affecting Indian States
VII. Extradition
VIII. Certain Matters Affecting the Administration of Justice
IX. The Armed Forces of Indian States
X. Certain Matters Affecting the Army in India
XI. Appointment, Leave, etc., of Political Officers; Use of State Houses, Conveyances, etc.
XII. Miscellaneous
Throughout the volume are manuscript notes and printed corrigenda and addenda affixed with glue at the appropriate pages.
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- 1 volume (202 folios)
- Arrangement
At the beginning of the volume is a list of contents (folios 5-8A). At the rear of the volume is an index (folios 187-198), arranged in alphabetical order. Both refer to the original pagination.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the inside front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 204; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.
Pagination: the volume also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
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