EXTENSION OF PROBATION PERIOD
15. If during the period of probation, a probationer has not undergone
the requisite training course or passed the requisite departmental examinations
prescribed (proficiency in Hindi, etc.), if any, the period of probation may be
extended by such period or periods as may be necessary, subject to the condition
that the total period of probation does not exceed double the prescribed period of
probation.
16. The Appointing Authority may, if it so thinks fit, extend the period of
probation of a Government servant by a specified period but the total period of
probation does not exceed double the normal period. In such cases, periodic
reviews should be done and extension should not be done for a long period at one
time.
17. Where a probationer who has completed the period of probation to
the satisfaction of the Central Government is required to be confirmed, he shall be
confirmed in the Service/ Post at the end of his period of probation, having been
completed satisfactorily.