CategoryCabinet Decisions

A significant policy revision has been implemented concerning the premature cessation of tenure for officers serving as Private Secretaries (PS) or Officers-on-Special Duty (OSD) to Ministers. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved amendments that will impact officers from All India Services and Central Services. Key changes include officers appointed as PS/OSD without...

This office memorandum clarifies guidelines regarding the extension of deputation tenure for officers working in Central Staffing Scheme (CSS) posts and Non-Central Staffing Scheme (Non-CSS) posts. It addresses situations where officers serve beyond the stipulated tenure or repatriate prematurely without proper approval. The key takeaway is that any proposal for premature repatriation or...

This document outlines policies and procedures for appointing officers to the personal staff of Ministers, including Private Secretaries (PS) and Officers on Special Duty (OSD). It addresses the interim assistance to Ministers during government formation, the process for fresh appointments and lateral shifts, and clarifies the applicability of tenure limits. A key policy established is a total...

Government departments are reminded that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) must grant prior approval for all appointments to a Minister’s personal staff, particularly for Officers on Special Duty (OSD) at the Deputy Secretary level and above. This includes Private Secretaries at all levels. Recent reviews have indicated that some ministries are not adhering to this established...

This Office Memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training, addresses the re-designation of Deputy Secretary posts to Director positions as a measure personal to the officer. It reiterates previous guidelines and clarifications issued in 2002 and 2014 regarding this process. The memorandum highlights that despite clear...

This Office Memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training, addresses the re-designation of Deputy Secretary posts to Director. It reiterates previous guidelines from 2002 and 2014, emphasizing the need for timely submission of proposals that meet the required criteria. The document notes that proposals are often received late...

Government of India has issued a clarification regarding the tenure of officers appointed at the level of Additional Secretary or equivalent. The notice reiterates that unless otherwise specified by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), tenures will be determined based on the officer’s prior role and length of service. Officers directly appointed as Additional Secretary from...