CategoryExternal Affairs

Foreign and Domestic Travel of DOPT Officers

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This document details the foreign and domestic travel undertaken by officers of the Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) between October 1st and December 31st, 2012. The information includes the officer’s name and designation, place of visit, purpose of the visit, period of travel, number of people included in the delegation, and the total cost of the visit. For foreign travel...

Extension of e-IPO facility for RTI fee payment for Indian citizens abroad

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This office memorandum announces the extension of the e-IPO (Electronic Indian Postal Order) facility to Indian citizens living abroad, enabling them to pay fees for accessing information under the RTI Act, 2005. The e-IPO service, launched on March 22, 2013, allows online payment for obtaining information from Central Public Authorities. The procedure involves user registration on epostoffice...

Checklist for Clearance of Group ‘A’ Officers Visiting Abroad Under Central Staffing Scheme

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Government officials planning foreign visits, including training, study tours, seminars, and workshops, must now adhere to a new checklist for clearance. This directive applies to Group ‘A’ officers under the Central Staffing Scheme. Key situations requiring clearance include visits exceeding three weeks, those where the invitation is direct to the officer and not state-funded...

Handbook of Instructions on Foreign Assignments for Indian Government Officials

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Embarking on international roles as a government official involves navigating a clear set of guidelines designed to ensure fair process and effective management of personnel. This comprehensive handbook details the various classifications of foreign assignments, encompassing positions within the Government of India’s foreign missions, bilateral engagements with developing nations, and key...

Filling up the post of Adviser to Executive Director, World Bank, Washington D.C.

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This document is a circular from the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India, announcing a vacancy for the position of Adviser to the Executive Director at the World Bank in Washington D.C. It details the eligibility criteria for officers applying for the post, including mandatory qualifications like years of service, vigilance clearance, service record, and age limit. It also...

Empanelment and Appointment of Shri Randhir Kumar Jaiswal

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The Appointments Committee of Cabinet has approved the empanelment of Shri Randhir Kumar Jaiswal, IFS (1998), for the post of Joint Secretary at the Centre. Additionally, he has been appointed as Social Secretary (JS Level) to the President on a deputation basis for two years or until further notice. This decision impacts personnel management within the government and specifically involves a key...

Government of India Training Division Circular on Domestic Funding of Foreign Training Scheme

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This document is a circular from the Government of India’s Department of Personnel and Training, inviting applications for long-term and short-term foreign training programs during the Financial Year 2012-13 under the Domestic Funding of Foreign Training (DFFT) Scheme. It outlines detailed eligibility criteria, including specific service years and age limits, as well as ‘cooling...