Service Rule Book
Guiding Professional Conduct and Institutional Integrity
The Service Rule Book of Horizon College of Engineering outlines the institutional policies, duties, rights, and responsibilities of all faculty members, administrative staff, and supporting personnel. It serves as a formal document that ensures consistency, accountability, and fairness in all employment-related matters.
This rule book is aligned with guidelines issued by statutory bodies such as AICTE, UGC, and the Affiliating University, and promotes a transparent work culture across the institution.
Purpose of the Service Rule Book:
- To define the code of conduct, service conditions, and ethical responsibilities of employees
- To establish fair procedures for recruitment, evaluation, leave, promotion, and retirement
- To provide clarity on disciplinary procedures, grievance redressal, and conflict resolution
- To support a professional and respectful working environment for all employees
Key Areas Covered:
- Recruitment and Appointment Rules
- Eligibility, selection procedures, probation, and confirmation
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaching load, research expectations, administrative roles, mentoring, etc.
- Leave Policy
- Types of leave (casual, earned, medical, study leave) and procedures for approval
- Performance Appraisal System
- Annual confidential reports, student feedback, and self-assessment processes
- Promotion and Career Advancement
- Criteria based on qualifications, experience, research output, and teaching effectiveness
- Code of Conduct
- Professional behavior, punctuality, academic integrity, and institutional discipline
- Grievance Redressal and Disciplinary Action
- Mechanism for resolving disputes or misconduct cases in a fair and timely manner
- Retirement and Termination
- Superannuation age, resignation procedures, final settlements, etc.