Ensuring efficient and fair career progression in the civil services hinges on one critical element: timely performance evaluations. Past delays in completing Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) have unfortunately stalled promotions and deputations for many officers. To address this, a comprehensive push is underway, reminding all departments of the crucial importance of adhering to...
Ensuring timely performance evaluations is paramount for efficient governance and fair career progression within government services. Unfortunately, delays in submitting Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) and Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) have been a persistent challenge, particularly for Central Secretariat Service (CSS) officers. These critical reports, sometimes pending for...
The Central Information Commission (CIC), established under the Right to Information Act, 2005, is a crucial body located in New Delhi, tasked with overseeing information access. The government is currently seeking applications for the positions of Chief Information Commissioner and additional Information Commissioners within this vital institution. Ideal candidates should be individuals of high...
A recent government directive has initiated immediate rotational transfers for 35 Grade-I officers, specifically Under Secretaries, within the Central Secretariat Service. These officers are transitioning to new roles across a wide array of ministries and departments, spanning areas from Agriculture and Labour to Defence, Commerce, Economic Affairs, and Urban Development. This significant...
Staying updated on government personnel movements is crucial for administrative clarity. An important update clarifies the rotational transfers for two Grade-I officers, specifically Under Secretaries within the Central Secretariat Service. Initially, there might have been some ambiguity, but it’s now confirmed that G.B. Upadhyay, previously with Rural Development, is now transferred to...
A significant administrative exercise is underway to facilitate the rotational transfer of Under Secretaries within various government ministries and departments. This initiative aims to ensure dynamic deployment of experienced personnel. All relevant administrative units have been provided with current staffing details and are urged to meticulously review them. Should any discrepancies be noted...
Exciting news for civil servants! The government has finalized the zone of consideration for the 2015 Select List for the Section Officers’ Grade under the Central Secretariat Service (CSS). This crucial step in career progression is based on CSS Rules of 2009 and the 2013 regulations for preparing Select Lists, covering vacancies from July 2015 to June 2016. A key prerequisite for these...
The government has recently finalized a crucial update concerning promotions within the Central Secretariat Service (CSS), announcing the select list for the year 2013 for officers ascending to the Grade-I (Under Secretary) position. This significant development follows strict adherence to the CSS (Promotion to Sr. Selection Grade, Selection Grade and Grade-I) Regulations, 2010, which mandate the...
The results are in for the 2014 Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for Section Officers and Stenographers, paving the way for successful candidates to begin their careers across various government ministries. A key focus is on ensuring fair and efficient placement, guided by a rotational transfer policy that aims to prevent long tenures in a single department upon promotion. To...
Maintaining an efficient and transparent civil service is paramount for any thriving government. A key aspect of this involves meticulous management of personnel records, especially for crucial administrative roles. The government regularly updates lists of its direct recruit Assistant Section Officers, a vital cadre that forms the backbone of various ministries and departments. These updates are...