This Office Memorandum details revisions to the eligibility criteria (years of service) for various training programs under the CSS (Central Secretariat Service) cadre training plan. The changes modify previous guidelines from 2006 and 2010, specifying the minimum approved service required for each level of training – from Upper Division Clerks (Level ‘A’) to Deputy Secretaries (Level...
This office memorandum addresses the issue of CSS officers not being relieved for mandatory training programs under the CSS-CTP, despite clear instructions. It clarifies that requests for postponement or re-nomination beyond three documented nominations will not be entertained. Failure to attend the training, even after three nominations, will be taken seriously and may result in consequences as...
The Department of Personnel & Training is seeking applications from serving and retired Central Government officers to develop e-training modules for Central Secretariat Service (CSS) officers. Currently, no online training modules exist, and the initiative aims to enrich existing training programs at the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management (ISTM). The modules should cover...
This Office Memorandum clarifies the rules regarding the successful completion of mandatory CSS (Central Secretariat Service) training programmes, specifically the CSS-CTP. It addresses the issue of officers failing to qualify the written/theory component of the training, outlining that they will be given a maximum of two additional opportunities by the ISTM to clear the exam. However, no further...
This office memorandum clarifies the age criteria for exemption from mandatory training under the CSS-CTP (Central Secretariat Service – Capacity Building Programme). It states that officers who are 58 years or older as of July 1st of the financial year in which the training is held are exempt from the training requirement. All ministries and departments are instructed to inform their...
This Office Memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions details the correspondence addresses of members nominated to Committees I and II. These committees are tasked with reviewing training programs for CSS, CSSS/CSCS officers. The document provides contact information – names, designations, office addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses – for each nominated...
This office memorandum details the participation of CSS officers (SO/ASO grades with 3 years of service) in the Dakshta functional competency courses hosted on the i-GoT Mission Karmayogi platform. The courses, developed in collaboration with the Capacity Building Commission (CBC) and ISTM, aim to enhance functional and behavioural competencies. The program consists of a 10-day online component...
This document details the rotational transfers and postings of Section Officers of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) with immediate effect. It follows a previous Office Memorandum (OM) dated March 5th, 2012, informing Ministries/Departments about impending transfers under the Rotational Transfer Policy. The order outlines specific instructions for Cadre Units, including immediate relief of...
This office memorandum addresses the rotational transfer of Section Officers who have served for over 16 years in the same Ministry/Department. It reminds Cadre Units to relieve officers as per a previous order dated May 10th, 2012, and outlines the consequences of failing to do so within 45 days, including the cessation of salary and allowances. The document also provides a list of...
This order details the rotational transfers and postings of 199 Section Officers of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS). The transfers are being implemented in two phases, by December 31st, 2012, and January 31st, 2013. Ministries and Departments are instructed to relieve officers promptly, ensuring they are cleared from vigilance angles. Officers with over seven years of service in their...