The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has addressed an anomaly regarding the classification of posts in the Union Public Service Commission, Election Commission of India, Central Vigilance Commission, and Central Information Commission. Previously considered Non-Central Staffing Scheme posts under the Consolidated Deputation Guidelines, these positions will now revert to being treated as...
The Department of Personnel and Training has issued an Office Memorandum regarding the regulation of tenure for officers on central deputation under the Central Staffing Scheme. The memo clarifies the process for seeking cadre clearance for appointments to non-CSS posts, particularly concerning officers moving between Central and non-Central Staffing Scheme posts. It also addresses the validity...
The Department of Personnel & Training clarifies the rules regarding the tenure of officers on central deputation under the Central Staffing Scheme. The office memorandum addresses cadre clearance for appointments to non-CSS posts and reinforces the need for cadre clearance for shifts between Central Staffing Scheme posts and non-Central Staffing Scheme posts. It states that once a No...
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has established a policy that sets a ceiling of 10 years for an officer’s tenure in the personal staff of a Union Minister, including a sub-limit of 5 years as PS/OSD. This policy restricts appointments to ministerial staff beyond these limits. However, these tenure instructions will not be applicable to officers currently serving on the...
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved revisions to the policy regarding the reversion of officers from All India Services and Central Services after their tenure as Private Secretary/Officer-on-Special Duty to Ministers. Key points include reverting officers to their cadre after their PS/OSD term, obtaining informed consent for waiver of cooling-off periods, allowing completion...
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved new guidelines for the appointment of officers to the position of Director, Census Operations (DCO). Key points include the continuation of filling the post under the CSS, with only half the period counted as central deputation if the officer holds the post full-time. Officers can apply for central deputation before their term ends, provided...
The Indian government has issued several office memorandums regarding the appointment of officers to the personal staff of ministers. The government intends to address the long-term presence of officers in ministerial roles, limiting appointments to 10 years, with only 5 years as Private Secretary/OSD. These directives clarify the process for appointing Private Secretaries and OSDs, highlighting...
A recent review has highlighted inconsistencies in how Ministries and Departments handle the appointment of Officers on Special Duty (OSDs) to Ministers. To rectify this, it’s been emphasized that all appointments within a Minister’s personal staff, particularly at the Deputy Secretary level and above, require prior approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). This...
The Department of Personnel & Training clarifies guidelines regarding the re-designation of the post of Deputy Secretary. Ministries and Departments are requested to adhere to previously issued guidelines (O.M. No.31/5/2002-EO (MM-I), dated 28th February, 2002 and O.M No.5/32008-EO (MM-I), dated 22.01.2014 and O.M. dated 31.01.2012) when submitting proposals for re-designation. The effective...
This document clarifies the tenure policies for officers appointed as Additional Secretaries in the Government of India. It addresses concerns about officers not being relieved on time and reiterates that tenure is determined by ACC orders. The document outlines how tenure is calculated based on whether officers are directly appointed, previously served as Joint Secretaries, and the length of...