The Department of Personnel and Training has constituted a Task Force to develop a Cadre Training Plan for the Central Secretariat Stenographers’ Service (CSSS). As part of this initiative, a Training Need Analysis is being conducted through an Expert/Consultancy Team. CSSS officials are requested to submit their inputs via a proforma by August 9, 2010, to help identify training...
This Office Memorandum details a comprehensive Cadre Training Plan (CTP) for officers and officials of the Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS). The plan, developed by a Task Force, outlines mandatory training programs at various levels (Level-I to Level-IV) linked to promotion opportunities. The foundation course for newly recruited Stenographers Grade ‘D’ is a key...
This Office Memorandum announces a two-week Level-II Training Programme for Personal Assistants (PS(adhoc)) from August 6th to August 17th, 2012, conducted by the ISTM. Cadre authorities are instructed to relieve the nominated officers and facilitate their participation, including providing a TA/DA advance of Rs. 20,000. The memorandum also details requirements for submitting necessary...
This office memorandum details a revised procedure for the nomination of Stenographers Grade ‘D’ to the Foundation Course at ISTM. Previously, candidates were directly nominated by the CS.II Division, but now, cadre units will be responsible for completing pre- and post-appointment formalities and issuing offers of appointment that clearly state the mandatory nature of the Foundation...
This document details the constitution of committees for implementing the Rotational Transfer Policy (RTP) for Central Secretariat Stenographers’ Service (CSSS) personnel. It outlines the composition of these committees for various grades (Stenographer Grade ‘D’ to Principal Staff Officer), specifying the nominating authorities and the approving authorities for transfer and...
This Office Memorandum details revisions to the Cadre Training Plan (CTP) applicable to the Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS). Specifically, it removes the provision of adding training marks to the Stenographers Examination for Grade ‘D’ positions and makes Level-II training mandatory for promotion to the PS grade under the seniority quota. All other terms and...
This Office Memorandum details a revised Rotational Transfer Policy (RTP) for Central Secretariat Stenographers’ Service (CSSS) and Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) personnel. The policy aims to ensure fair and equitable distribution of postings, with a standard tenure of 10 years in a cadre unit, though transfers may occur earlier due to vacancies. Ministries/Departments are...
This Office Memorandum from the Department of Personnel & Training addresses the review of CSSS officers in the Private Secretary (PS) grade concerning their eligibility under FR 56(j) and Rule 48 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972. It serves as a reminder to defaulting cadre units to submit necessary inputs regarding officers due for review. The memorandum lists specific departments and...
This Office Memorandum from the Department of Personnel and Training outlines the policy guidelines for the rotation of Senior Principal Private Secretaries (Sr PPS) and Principal Private Secretaries (PPS) of the Central Secretariat Service (CSSS), as well as personal staff of Ministers. Key provisions include a 7-year tenure limit for officers in a Ministry/Department, a cooling-off period of...
This Office Memorandum details modifications to the Rotational Transfer Policy (RTP) for officers of the Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS). The policy outlines revised tenure limits for CSSS officers within Ministries/Departments, varying based on their grade – 5 years for Principal Staff Officer, Sr. Principal Private Secretary, and Principal Private Secretary, and 7 years for...