The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 have been amended to align with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Key changes include a clear definition of “disability” incorporating “specified disability”, “benchmark disability”, and “disability having high support needs”. The amendments also introduce provisions for government...
Classification of Civil Posts in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) under the authority of the President, details the classification of civil posts within the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. It supersedes a previous notification from November 9, 2017, and is issued after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India...
Amendment to Fundamental Rules 1922: Changes in Superannuation Age for Doctors
This official notification announces an amendment to the Fundamental Rules of 1922, specifically addressing the age of superannuation for doctors. The key change is that the retirement age for many categories of doctors, including those in the Central Health Service, Indian Railways Medical Service, AYUSH, Armed Forces Medical Service, and Indian Ordnance Factories Health Service, will now be...
Amendments to Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has issued an amendment to the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965. This notification, dated November 13, 2018, amends the rules regarding the classification, control, and appeal of central civil services. Specifically, it updates the schedule of the rules by modifying the provisions related to the...
Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Second Amendment Rules, 2018
This notification details amendments to the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965. The key changes involve updating the schedules to specify appointing authorities and those competent to impose penalties for various posts within the Directorate General of Ordnance Factories. Specifically, it clarifies the roles and authorities for Group ‘B’ Gazetted...
Amendments to Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 2018
The Central Government has issued amendments to the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, effective from their publication in the Official Gazette. Key changes include modifications to rules concerning earned leave, half-pay leave, and child care leave. Earned leave will now be credited in two installments of five days each on January 1st and July 1st annually. In cases where a government...
Amendment to Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 concerning Earned Leave, Half Pay Leave, and Child Care Leave
This notification introduces significant amendments to the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, primarily impacting the credit of earned leave and half pay leave for government servants. Earned leave will now be credited in two installments of five days each on January 1st and July 1st of every year. For those who utilize a portion of their vacation, additional earned leave will be granted...
Union Public Service Commission (Exemption from Consultation) Amendment Regulations, 2019
This notification introduces an amendment to the Union Public Service Commission (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations, 1958. The amendment, specifically item (19 H A), grants a one-time exemption for recruitment to nineteen posts of Joint Adviser/Deputy Adviser and twenty-eight posts of Senior Research Officer/Research Officer/Economic Officer within the Flexi Pool of NITI Aayog. This...
Union Public Service Commission (Exemption from Consultation) Second Amendment Regulations, 2019
This document introduces amendments to the Union Public Service Commission (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations, 1958. Specifically, it grants a one-time exemption to complete the current recruitment cycle for several posts within the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, particularly for the Serious Fraud Investigation Office. This exemption applies to various levels of directors and assistant...
Amendments to Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 2019
This notification announces amendments to the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964, effective from their publication date. Key changes include updating the monetary limits for gifts that government servants can receive. Specifically, for Group ‘A’ or ‘B’ posts, the limit is now five thousand rupees, and for Group ‘C’ posts, it’s two thousand...