This Office Memorandum from the Government of India details various provisions and policies aimed at increasing the representation of women in Central Government jobs. It outlines the government’s commitment to empowering women through positive discrimination and creating a conducive work environment. Key provisions include maternity benefits, child care leave, child adoption leave, special...
This Office Memorandum addresses issues arising from inaccurate reporting of vacancies by Ministries/Departments to recruiting agencies, leading to difficulties in adjusting candidates, especially those directed by courts. It reiterates previous directives regarding accurate vacancy assessment and emphasizes the responsibility of Ministries/Departments to cooperate with recruiting agencies and...
This Office Memorandum details modifications to the Flexible Complementing Scheme for scientists in various scientific departments, stemming from recommendations by the Fifth Central Pay Commission. Key decisions include applying the scheme to all departments (excluding Space, Atomic Energy, and DRDO), maintaining the existing merit-based promotion system for those departments, and focusing on...
This Office Memorandum clarifies the treatment of periods spent on deputation, foreign service, and various types of leave towards the minimum residency requirement for promotion of Scientists Gr.’A’ under the Flexible Complementing Scheme. It establishes that deputation/foreign service to scientific posts, and study leave, will count towards the residency period, while deputation to...
The government has introduced a revised Flexible Complementing Scheme (FCS) for scientists, effective from July 1, 2024. This updated scheme replaces previous instructions and aims to enhance recruitment and promotion pathways for scientists in scientific Ministries/Departments. Key changes include incorporating feedback on educational qualifications and the inclusion of new disciplines, managed...
This Office Memorandum details the formation of a Joint Committee tasked with investigating anomalies related to the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS). The committee comprises members from both the Official and Staff Sides, with a Joint Secretary (Estt), DoP&T, serving as Chairman and Director/DS(JCA), DoPT as Member Secretary. The committee is responsible for examining...
This Office Memorandum details the guidelines for periodic review of Central Government employees to assess their performance and determine whether they should be retained in service or retired prematurely. It clarifies the objectives of these reviews, emphasizing strengthening the administrative machinery and ensuring efficiency. The document outlines the criteria for premature retirement under...
This Office Memorandum details guidelines for the periodic review of Central Government employees to assess their performance and determine whether they should be retained in service or retired prematurely. It references previous OMs and clarifies procedures for identifying cases for premature retirement under Fundamental Rule (FR) 56(j)/(l) and Rule 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules, now revised as Rule...
This Office Memorandum from the Department of Personnel & Training addresses the periodic review of Central Government employees to ensure a strong and efficient administration. It reiterates existing guidelines under Fundamental Rule (FR) 56(j)/(1) and Rule 48 (now 42) of the CCS (Pension) Rules, emphasizing the need for Ministries and Departments to identify employees for review, submit...
This office memorandum details the revised composition of the Representation Committee tasked with the periodic review of Central Government Employees. The committee’s purpose is to strengthen administration under Fundamental Rules (FR) 56(j)/(I) and Rule 42 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021. The committee will consist of Shri S.C.L. Das, Secretary, M/o Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises;...