This office memorandum details the implementation of a rotational transfer policy for officers of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) across all grades. The policy aims to provide officers with diverse experiences in different Ministries/Departments, fostering both individual career progression and improvements to the administrative system. A phased transfer schedule is outlined, specifying the categories of officers (Section Officers, Under Secretaries, Assistants, Directors, and Deputy Secretaries) eligible for transfer based on their years of service within a Ministry/Department throughout 2012. Ministries and Departments are requested to cooperate by promptly relieving transferred officers and avoiding requests for retention, while proactively planning for smooth transitions. The document emphasizes a structured approach to transfers to enhance administrative efficiency and officer development.
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No. 4/12/2011-CS-I (D) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training)
Lok Nayak Bhavan, New Delhi The $2^{\text {nd }}$ March, 2012
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Implementation of Rotational Transfer Policy in respect of officers of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) in all grades
The Rotational Transfer Policy of CSS officers prescribes a fixed tenure of posting for an officer of the Central Secretariat Service in a particular Ministry/Department. One of the objectives of the Rotational Transfer Policy is gaining of exposure by the officers to different challenging situations in varied Ministries/Departments which will not only help them individually to progress in their career but result in the betterment of the administrative system as a whole. 2. The DOP\&T is planning to effect transfers of CSS officers in all grades, who are due for transfer as on 1.1.2012, under the Rotational Transfer Policy during the year till $31^{\text {st }}$ December, 2012 in a phased manner as per the following schedule:
| Month | Category |
| — | — |
| March, 2012 | Section Officers (both regular and ad hoc) who have completed 16 years or more in a Ministry/Department. |
| April, 2012 | (i) Under Secretaries who have completed 7 years or more in a Ministry/Department.
(ii) Assistants (both regular and ad hoc) who have completed 16 years or more in a Ministry/Department. |
| June, 2012 | (i) Directors and Deputy Secretaries who have completed 5 years or more in a Ministry/Department.
(ii) Section Officers (both regular and ad hoc) who have completed 13 years or more in a Ministry/Department |
| July, 2012 | (i) Under Secretaries who have completed 6 years or more in a Ministry/Department
(ii) Assistants (both regular and ad hoc) who have completed 8 years or more in a Ministry/Department |
| September, 2012 | Section Officers (both regular and ad hoc) who have completed 7 years or more in a Ministry/Department | October, 2012 | (i) Under Secretaries who have completed 5 years or more in a Ministry/Department | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (ii) Assistants (both regular and ad hoc) who have completed 7 years or more in a Ministry/Department |
- Cooperation of all the Ministries/Departments is solicited in the implementation of the transfers by relieving the officers figuring in the transfer orders immediately without waiting for their substitutes to join.
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It is also requested that Ministries/Departments do not send requests for retention of officers who have been so transferred and may take proactive steps to plan the transition in an appropriate manner.
Monica Bhatia
(Monica Bhatia) Director Tel: 24629411
Joint Secretary (Admn./Estt) Ministries/Departments participating in CSS
Copy for appropriate action to:
- Deputy Secretary(CS-II)
- US(D), CS-I/US (S&A), CS-I/ US(U), CS-I/US(CSCS), CS-II
- SO(D)/SO(U)/SO(S)/SO(A)