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                                  SECTION VIII.

                        VETERINARY ASSISTANTS.

                                     (1) General.

Paras. 3 and 4
of Notifica-
tion No. 950,
d. 9-2-05.

69.   In order to provide for the training of local men for appointment
        to the subordinate staff, scholarships are granted by the Local Adminis-
        tration tenable at the Punjab Veterinary College. Scholarships tenable at
        other Colleges are also granted from time to time, information regarding
        which may be obtained from the Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Depart-
        ment.

70.   The number of scholarships tenable at the Punjab and other
        Veterinary Colleges will be regulated by the Director of Agriculture, with
        the sanction of the Local Administration, in accordance with the probable
        number of vacancies in the posts to be filled.

71.   The following are the conditions regulating the grant of scholar-
        ships at the Punjab Veterinary College:—

    (a)All candidates will be examined by the Superintendent, Civil
        Veterinary Department.

    (b)Approved candidates are granted a scholarship of Rs. 12
        per mensem for three years with free tuition and free
        books.

    (c)All students entering the Punjab College will be required to
        undergo a three years' course, including three summer and
        winter sessions. The course and summer session begin on
        May 1st and terminate on June 30th. The vacation for
        three months is from 1st July to 30th September and the
        winter session extends from 1st October to 31st March
        following, the month of April being entirely taken up by the
        annual, final or entrance examinations.

    (d)The tuition fee, which is Rs. 75 per annum, is paid by Govern-
        ment in addition to the scholarship of Rs. 12.

    (e)Candidates are also allowed the railway fare to and from
        Lahore, and house-rent, if free quarters are not available.

    (f)Candidates must ordinarily have passed the School Final
        Examination or have obtained a University degree.

    (g)Preference will be given to those whose parents are agriculturists,
        and who are accustomed to handling cattle.

    (h)Candidates are required to produce a  medical certificate as
        to their fitness for an outdoor life,countersigned by the
        Civil Surgeon of the district to which the applicant
        belongs.

    (i)Candidates are selected by the Director of Agriculture in
        consultation with the Superintendent, Civil Veterinary
        Department.