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(1) Where promotion is to be made on the basis of seniority subject to fitness, the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe officers shall be promoted to the next higher post or grade against reserved vacancies provided they possess the minimum qualifications and experience required for such promotion. (2) The number of reserved vacancies shall be determined on the basis of the reserved points shown in the roster maintained under Section 5. 1[(3) There shall be no zone of consideration in respect of promotion based on seniority subject to fitness.] 2[ * * * * * * * * * ] Zone of consideration for promotion. 3[11-A (1) Where promotion is to be made on the basis of selection the procedure for filling up of the reserved vacancies shall be as may be prescribed and the number of reserved vacancies will be determined on the basis of the reserved points shown in the roster maintained under Section 5.] (2) Except the promotions mentioned in sub-section (3) of Section 10— (a) There shall be a separate zone of consideration for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes candidates in respect of promotion to Class III posts and within Class III posts; (b) there shall be a common zone of consideration in respect of promotion other than those specified in clause (a). (3) The extent of the zone of consideration shall be as may be prescribed Selection from different services.