कॅन्ड्रीय सिविल सेवा सॉस्कृतिक एवं क्रीड़ा बोर्ड

Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board

Department of Personnel and Training Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Government of India

Phone: 011-24624204 Fax: 011-24646961

361, B-Wing, 3rd Floor Lok Nayak Bhawan New Delhi- 110003

Phone: 011-24624204 Fax: 011-24646961

No. 20/2/2024-25/CCSCSB

CIRCULAR

Subject: All India Civil Services (AICS) Kho Kho Men & Women Tournament 2024-25

The Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board (CCSCSB) is organizing All India Civil Services Kho Kho Men & Women Tournament Tournament 2024-25. The detail of the Tournament are as under:

1. The guidelines for organization of AICS Kho Kho Men & Women Tournament 2024-25 are attached at A:mexure-I.

2. A copy of the updated rules for All India Civil Services Tournaments indicating eligibility criteria, composition of Team, Rules of games etc. has already been circulated to all concerned. The same is available on the website at http://dopt.gov.in/about-us/wings-or-division-in-dopt/Welfare-divisions.

3. The States/UTs and Regional Sports Boards are requested to consider sending their team for the above AICS Kho Kho Men & Women Tournament.

4. It may be ensured that the entries are submitted within prescribed time limits, teams are requested to make their own arrangements for accommodation and transportation.

5. List of players along with photocopy of their Identity Card should be authenticated by the authorized officer under his signature & seal. All the participants shall carry individual Identity Card/Identity Slip/Age proof for verification of eligibility criteria by the Organizing Committee/Representatives of the Board at the venue of this Kho Kho Men & Women Tournament.

6. Schedule of the tournament is attached at Annexure II.

7. Addresses, Telephone Numbers, E-mail Addresses may be indicated by the participating State/UTs/RSBs.

8. Every participating team may bring two Flags representing their State/UT/Regional Sport Board with them.

9. It should be ensured that every member of the team report at the venue and participates in the Tournament as scheduled. Failure to do so shall be treated as an act of indiscipline. All the participants shall maintain strict discipline on and off the venue of the Tournament. Any act of indiscipline/misbehavior/misconduct will attract the provision of CCS (Conduct) Rules since Government Employees are treated ‘ON DUTY’ during All India Civil Services Tournaments.

10. The following categories of employees are not eligible for participation in AICS Tournaments:-

    (a) Uniform personnel in Defence Services/Para Military Organisations/Central Police Organisation/Police/RPF/CISF/BSF/ITBP/NSG etc.

    (b) Employees of Autonomous bodies/undertaking/Public Sector Banks eventhough administratively controlled by the Central Ministries.

    (c) Casual / Daily wages workers.

    (d) Employees attached to offices on temporary duty.

    (e) A newly recruited employed who has put less than 6 months in regular establishment/service.

11. Any information regarding change in dates/venue/cancellation etc. about the AICS Tournament will be available on our website i.e. www.dopt.gov.in. All the participant teams are, therefore requested to check from organizers of the Tournament about any possible change before starting their journey.

12. The decision of Referee/Umpires shall be final and binding on the competing teams.

13. The entries in the prescribed proforma enclosed at Annexure III (duly filled) may be sent to the Nodal Officers (before last date of receipt of entries i.e. 17.03.2025) along with photocopy of ID card at ccscsbsportsboard@gmail.com.

RULES AND REGULATIONS OF AICS KHO KHO MEN & WOMEN TOURNAMENT – 2024-25

1. ACS Kho Kho Tournament 2023-24 will be conducted as per rules and regulations of Kho Kho Federation of India.
2. Duration of the Tournament is 04 days. Team composition will be as follows:-

Men – 17 (15 players, 01 Coach, 01 Manager)
Women – 17 (15 players, 01 Coach, 01 Manager)

3. Each match will consist of TWO (02) innings. An inning will consist of Chasing and Defending turns which shall be of Nine (09) minutes each for Men/Women. There shall be an interval of Six (06) minutes after an innings and Three (03) minutes break between two tums for Men/Women. The game is won by a team. that scores more points (one point is awarded for every Defender, who is out).
4. From chaser side team, 9 players will take the field in the beginning of the match and from defender side team 3 Runners will enter in the Court in a batch of three for their Defense. Subsequently next 3 Runners will enter the Court through their Entry Zone only. When third/last Defender of a batch is declared out, next 3 Runners shall be inside the Court before two KHOS are given. Those Runners who fail to enter within the time lapse of two KHOS, shall be declared out for having entered late (Late Entry.)
5. Minimum 08 entries of Men teams and 04 Women Teams are required to conduct the tournament. However, in case, less than four entries will receive, the tournament will be conducted in trial mode and no Trophies/Medals, Certificates will be awarded to the winners/runners up of the trial mode.
6. The decision of Referees’/Umpires’/Officials’ will be final and binding on the competing teams.
7. All teams must be in their State Uniforms and Number (1 to 15) shall be printed on front and back of the T Shirt.
8. Each player should carry Id. Card for identity and will be checked before the event.
9. Participation certificates will be issued to all the participants. Merit Certificates and Medals will be presented to First, Second, Third & Fourth place holders.
10. Nodal officer of Event Coordinator may be contacted of any other query (on the below details):-

Yours faithfully,

(Satyendra Singh)

Secretary (CCSCSB)

To:-

1. The Chief Secretary of all States/UTs and;
2. Secretary, General Administration Department of all States/UTs.
3. Secretary of all Regional Sports Boards.
4. Director of Sports & Youth Services of all States/UTs.
5. Mr. Raj Kumar, Convener Kho Kho, M. No.9205031558

Schedule of the AICS Kho-Kho Tournament

ALL INDIA CIVIL SERVICES KHO KHO MEN & WOMEN TOURNAMENT 2024-25 (ENTRY FORM)

Name of the State Sectt./ RSB:

Signature Designation State/Board Full Address

VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE

This State Government/RSB intends to send a team for the All India Civil Services Tournaments/Competition. Consequently, I submit the entry form duly completed. I hereby undertake on behalf of the State Government/RSB to abide by the rules and instructions of the Tournaments /competition.

I certify that the players mentioned in this form who will play in the All India Civil Services Tournaments/Competition are employees of the State Government/Central Government. No member of the team is a casual/daily wage employee. All the players are eligible to participate in the Tournaments/Competition as per eligibility criteria laid down by the Board. In case, if it is found that any member of the team is not eligible and is included in the team, the team will be automatically disqualified from the Tournaments/Competition without any notice.

I certify that all the players mentioned in the form are physically & mentally fit to participate in this Tournaments/Competition.

I also undertake the responsibility to ensure that the State Government/RSB team after being entered in the Tournaments/Competition will participate in the Tournaments/Competition and at any stage would not refuse to participate or withdraw from the Tournaments/Competition without prior approval of the Board.

Signature
Designation
State/Board
Full Address
Tele No.

Note :-
(a) The participants are required to produce their office Identity Cards at the venue. Therefore, they shall bring their Identity Cards with them. Where the system of Identity Card is not in force, the participants can produce their photographs duly authenticated by the offices.
(b) The proforma will be used for all the AICS Tournaments/Competition and will be furnished to the Organising Secretary with an endorsement to the Board’s office at least 07 days before the commencement of the Tournament/Competition duly signed by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary concerned of the States and by the Secretary or President of Regional Sports Board.