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 in conducting the selection, the following shall be followed:

the selection shall be based upon the order of assuming the positions of judicial clerks or deputy judicial clerks, but if one has occupied both positions, his tenures shall be counted together therewith;

if the tenures are equal, the persons in the higher positions shall be selected;

if the tenures and positions are equal, the persons passing the competitive examinations first shall be selected, having regard to the places obtained in the competitive examinations;

regard shall also be had to the ability to perform public duties, diligence, and conduct, as confirmed by superiors.

the Minister of Justice shall select them and, once having conferred with the Judicial Commission, shall apply to the Council of Ministers for endorsing their placement in the positions;