A committee has been constituted, with the approval of the Prime Minister, to consider proposals for extending the service of specialists in scientific and medical fields beyond the age of 62. This extension can be for a period of two years and is effective immediately. The committee will be chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, with members including the Secretaries from the Department of Bio...
This document, issued by the Department of Personnel & Training, addresses the process of recruiting for senior-level posts in Autonomous Institutions, Statutory Bodies, and Societies substantially funded by the government. It has been observed that vacancy notifications are often not published adequately or sufficient time is not allowed for applications, leading to inadequate responses. To...
This office memorandum addresses the increasing issue of selected candidates for positions in Autonomous Bodies/Statutory Organisations/Regulatory Bodies not joining after giving their consent. To streamline the process, it’s mandated that Ministries/Departments obtain consent from candidates before forwarding proposals to the ACC. Upon ACC approval, an offer of appointment with a 30-day...
This office memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension, Department of Personnel & Training outlines a revision to the procedure for cadre clearance when officers shift between Central Staffing Scheme (CSS) posts and non-CSS posts. Previously, cadre clearance was not required for such shifts. However, due to difficulties faced by State Governments in cadre...
This office memorandum clarifies the policy and procedures for assigning additional charge of posts within autonomous institutions. It specifies that for posts filled with the approval of the ACC (Appointments Committee of the Cabinet), any additional charge arrangements, including extensions, require ACC approval. For anticipated vacancies, ACC approval is needed for additional charge. In cases...
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has established a new procedure for verifying the character and antecedents of candidates applying for positions such as Chairperson, Member, Presiding Officer, and President in various Tribunals and Regulatory bodies. The process involves the Selection Committee short-listing candidates, followed by verification of their antecedents through the...
This office memorandum outlines the updated procedure for obtaining Intelligence Bureau reports on shortlisted candidates for Chairperson/Member/Presiding Officer/President positions in Tribunals and Regulatory bodies. Following the initial shortlisting approved by the ACC, Ministries and Departments are instructed to forward the list of candidates directly to the Intelligence Bureau for...
This document serves as a reminder and clarification regarding the procedure for modifying the tenure of appointments that have been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). It reiterates that any changes, including re-appointments, extensions, or premature termination of service, require the ACC’s prior approval. Ministries and Departments are strongly urged to strictly...
This office memorandum outlines new guidelines regarding the grant of leave to officers belonging to the IAS and other Central Group ‘A’ Organized Services upon completion of their tenures at the Centre. Previously, officers on tenure deputation were limited to four months of leave before reverting to their parent cadres. Following reconsideration, it has been decided that officers...
This document details several amendments and clarifications to the Central Staffing Scheme, focusing on the eligibility criteria and appointment procedures for officers at various levels, including Additional Secretary and Secretary. Key changes include revised service year requirements for these senior positions, updated criteria for Central Secretariat Service (CSS) officers, and a revised...