This office memorandum details the abolition of 85% of posts falling vacant for direct recruitment in the JSA (erstwhile LDC) grade of the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS). The decision, initially made in 2005, aimed to restructure recruitment processes and prioritize promotion from Group ‘D’ staff. The document highlights that several cadre units have not yet met the target abolition rate, and requests these Ministries/Departments to take immediate action and submit a compliance report. It also references a prior order from 2003 which discontinued direct recruitment to the Lower Division Clerk post and outlines the percentage of posts to be abolished in future select list years. The annexure lists the Ministries/Departments that have not yet achieved the target, detailing the number of posts abolished and the percentage remaining.
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No. 13/3/2016-CS.II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
(CS.II Division)
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi – 110003.
Dated: 5^{th } May, 2016.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Abolition of 85 % post falling vacant meant for direct recruitment in the grade of JSA(erstwhile LDC)-reg.
In pursuance of DoP&T’s O.M. No. 9/2/2003-CS-II dated 20^{th } April, 2005, it was decided to abolish 85 % of the posts falling vacant on or after 03-10-2003 meant for direct recruitment quota in the grade of JSA(erstwhile LDC) of CSCS. The said decision was taken by the Cabinet after considering the recommendations of the report of First Cadre Restructuring of CSS.
- However, it is observed that though a number of the cadre units have achieved the target of abolition of 85 % of the posts falling vacant on or after 03-10-2003 meant for direct recruitment in the grade of JSA(erstwhile LDC) of CSCS every year. Some cadre units as shown in Annexure still have to achieve the target.
- The Ministries/Departments shown in the Annexure are requested to take necessary action to abolish the remaining posts immediately and furnish a compliance report to DoP&T by 13^{th } May, 2016 along-with a copy of the Office Order of the number of posts abolished. The deadline may please be strictly adhered to.
Encls: Annexure.
To,
As per Annexure.
Annexure to DoP&T’s O.M. No. 13/3/2016-CS.II(B)
Names of the Ministries/Departments which have not achieved the target
| S.No. | Cadre Unit | Posts
abolished
upto | Sanctioned
strength as
on 3-10-2003 | Posts
Abolished
till date | Sanctioned
Strength as
on 1.1.16 | % of Posts
Abolished |
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | Agriculture | SL-2015 | 247 | -195 | 52 | 79 |
| 2 | Commerce | SL-2015 | 185 | -142 | 43 | 77 |
| 3 | Corporate Affairs | SL-2016 | 29 | -16 | 13 | 55 |
| 4 | Defence | SL-2014 | 198 | -141 | 57 | 71 |
| 5 | DoP&T | SL-2016 | 150 | -123 | 27 | 82 |
| 6 | Earth Sciences | SL-2015 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| 7 | Fertilizers | SL-2010 | 54 | -42 | 12 | 78 |
| 8 | HRD | SL-2013 | 153 | -85 | 68 | 56 |
| 9 | I & B | SL-2015 | 420 | -298 | 122 | 71 |
| 10 | Legal Affairs | SL-2013 | 63 | -42 | 21 | 67 |
| 11 | MHA | SL-2016 | 405 | -338 | 67 | 83 |
| 12 | MSME | SL-2016 | 30 | -21 | 9 | 70 |
| 13 | Niti Aayog | SL-2015 | 94 | -63 | 31 | 67 |
| 14 | Posts | SL-2015 | 83 | -50 | 33 | 60 |
| 15 | Rural Development | SL-2012 | 53 | -13 | 40 | 25 |
| 16 | Science & Technology | SL-2013 | 70 | -37 | 33 | 53 |
| 17 | Shipping | SL-2016 | 22 | -7 | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Water Resources | SL-2014 | 199 | -104 | 95 | 52 |
| 19 | WCD | SL-2016 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 20 | Youth Affairs | SL-2017 | 25 | -3 | 22 | 12 |
No. 9/2/2003-CS-II
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)
Lok Nayak Bhawan,
New Delhi – 110003.
Dated the 20th April, 2005
ORDER
Subject: – Change in the Mode of Recruitment and abolition of vacant posts in the Grade of Lower Division of Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS).
The Government had set up a Committee on Cadre Restructuring of Central Secretariat Service (CSS) in February, 2001. The Committee submitted its report in February, 2002. The Report of the Committee has been considered by the Government and inter-alia following decisions, have been taken: –
(i) To discontinue the Direct Recruitment to the post. of Lower Division Clerk of Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS).
(ii) To abolish vacant posts of Lower Division Clerk in CSCS, which are filled up through direct recruitment.
(iii) To change the mode of recruitment for the post of Lower Division Clerk in CSCS by way of 70 % by promotion of Group ‘D’ staff and 30 % through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (for Group ‘D’ Staff).
- All the Cadre Authorities of CSCS are requested to immediately issue the necessary orders abolishing all the vacant posts in the Lower Division Grade of CSCS as on 3.10.2003, falling under Direct Recruitment Quota ( 80 % on the basis of Competitive Examination held by the SSC and 5 % on the basis of selection made by Staff Selection Commission from amongst outstanding sportsmen) except those against which nominations had already been made by this Department and the nominated candidates have reported for duty subsequently. So far as the posts of LDC falling vacant on and after 3.10 .2003 are concerned, 85 % of all such vacant posts shall also continue to be abolished in each Select List year.
- Consequently, the instructions regarding restructuring of CSCS, issued vide this Department’s O.M. No.14/7/76-CS-II dated 16.10.1979 as amended vide
O.M. No. 14/7/76-CS-II dated 30.11.1979, O.M. No. 12/6/91-CS-II dated 16.3.1992, O.M. No. 12/8/90-CS-II dated 30.3.1994 and O.M. No. 3/10/94-CS-II dated 11.9.1995 shall stand withdrawn. - Necessary notification relating to amendments to the CSCS Rules, 1962 will be issued separately.
(R.K. GOEL)
DIRECTOR (CS)
To
33 Cadre Authorities.
Copy for information and necessary action to:-
(i) Secretary, Staff Selection Commission, Block No.12, CGO Complex, New Delhi.
(ii) Deputy Secretary (CS-I), DoP&T&L.N. Bhawan, New Delhi.