The Department of Personnel & Training has released a final list of CSS officers to be included in the Civil List as of July 1st, 2007. All ministries and departments are requested to review the list, available on the Ministry’s website, and report any factual errors or omissions within two weeks of the communication date. This follows previous Office Memorandums issued on September...
Clarification on Non-Functional Pay Scale for Section Officers/Private Secretaries
This office memorandum clarifies the application of a non-functional pay scale to Section Officers, Private Secretaries, and Under Secretaries of CSS/CSSS who retired between January 1, 1996, and October 3, 2003. It specifies that while the pay scale is admissible retrospectively, any re-fixation of pay will be on a notional basis only, and these retirees are not eligible for retirement benefits...
Preparation of Select Lists of Grade-I (Under Secretary) of CSS for 2001-2002
This office memorandum from the Department of Personnel & Training, Government of India, addresses the urgent need to furnish crucial documents for the preparation of Select Lists of Grade-I officers (Under Secretary) for the years 2001 and 2002. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has been unable to proceed with the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) meeting due to missing...
Preparation of Select Lists – CSS Grade I (Under Secretary) – 2001 & 2002
This office memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions, Government of India, pertains to the preparation of select lists for the Grade I (Under Secretary) positions within the CSS for the years 2001 and 2002. It highlights the non-receipt of necessary information – specifically vigilance clearance, integrity certificates, and details of minor/major penalties – from various...
Select Lists for CSS Officers – Appointment to Grade-I (Under Secretary)
This Office Memorandum details the select lists for officers of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) for appointment to Grade-I (Under Secretary) for the years 2001 and 2002. The lists were prepared following specific rules and regulations, and their implementation is subject to ongoing litigation in the High Court of Delhi. The document outlines the seniority order, eligibility for arrears, and...
Preparation of Select List of Grade I (Under Secretary) of the CSS for the year 2003
This Office Memorandum from the Department of Personnel and Training addresses the delayed preparation of Select Lists for Under Secretaries in the Central Secretariat Service (CSS). The delay stems from litigation between Direct Recruit and Promotee Section Officers. Ministries and Departments are requested to provide comprehensive information regarding Section Officers from the 1983 to 1995...
Draft Civil List of CSS Officers as on 01-07-2007 – Reminder
This office memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions reminds all ministries and departments to review the draft civil list of CSS Officers as of July 1st, 2007. The list was previously circulated on September 10th, 2007, and is available for download from the Ministry’s website. Ministries are requested to report any factual errors or omissions by October...
Encadrement of Ex-Cadre Posts in Ministries/Departments
This Office Memorandum addresses the stagnation within the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) due to a large number of ex-cadre posts. It outlines a directive for all Ministries and Departments to review their ex-cadre posts and consider ‘encadrement’ – integrating these posts into the appropriate grades of the CSS. This aims to reduce stagnation, streamline recruitment (avoiding...
Cadre Clearance/approval for voluntary retirement etc.of CSS Officers
This Office Memorandum from the Department of Personnel and Training clarifies the procedures for obtaining cadre clearance for CSS Officers. It addresses the issue of incomplete applications received from various Ministries/Departments and outlines the required documents for requests related to deputation, voluntary retirement, training, study leave, re-employment, and commercial employment...
Information Regarding Under Secretaries of the Central Secretariat Service
This office memorandum addresses the difficulty in preparing the Civil List of the Central Secretariat Service due to a lack of readily available information on Under Secretaries. The Department of Personnel & Training requests all Ministries/Departments to furnish details of their Under Secretaries (both regular and ad-hoc) using a prescribed proforma by April 17th, 2008. The memorandum also...