This Office Memorandum details the rotational transfer policy for Private Secretaries (PPS) in the Central Secretariat Service (CSSS). It outlines parameters for transfers based on Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ categorization of Ministries/Departments, prescribed tenure of eight years, and provisions for reduced tenure in certain cases. Officers within two years of superannuation are...
Status of ACR/APARs and disclosure certificate in respect of PPS grade of CSSS
This document details the status of Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs)/Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) and disclosure certificates for PPS grade officers of the Central Civil Services (CSSS) for the Select List Years 2010 and 2011. It includes a comprehensive list of officers with information on the availability of their ACRs/APARs and disclosure certificates, categorized by cadre...
Introduction of SPARROW for CSS & CSSS officers
This office memorandum details the introduction of SPARROW for CSS and CSSS officers in the grade of DS and above, effective April 1, 2016. It outlines the plan to conduct training programs for nodal officers and individual officers, including a list of attendees across various ministries and departments. The document requests ministries to verify the accuracy of the attendee lists and coordinate...
Status of ACRs/APARS, Vigilance Clearance for Sr. PPS of CSSS for SLY 2016
This Office Memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions addresses the status of Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs)/Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs), Vigilance Clearance, and penalty certificates for PPS grade officers of the Central Secretariat Service (CSSS). It emphasizes the need to finalize these documents before July 1st, 2016, to ensure timely promotions. Cadre...
Status of Vigilance Clearance and Major/Minor Penalty certificate for preparation of panel of Principal Private Secretaries (PPS) of CSSS for SLY 2016
This document details the status of Vigilance Clearance and Major/Minor Penalty certificates for Principal Private Secretaries (PPS) of the Central Secretariat Service (CSSS) for the year 2016. It includes a comprehensive list of officers with details such as date of birth, cadre, and the status of their required clearances and certificates. The document serves as a follow-up to previous...
Status of Vigilance Clearance and Major/Minor Penalty certificate for preparation of panel of Principal Private Secretaries (PPS) of CSSS for SLY 2016
This Office Memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions addresses the delayed submission of Vigilance Clearance and penalty certificates required for preparing a panel of Principal Private Secretaries (PPS) for the Senior Level Year (SLY) 2016. Multiple reminders have been sent to concerned cadre units requesting the necessary information, including ACRs/APARs, Vigilance Clearance...
Review of CSSS Officers under FR 56(j) and CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972
This office memorandum from the Department of Personnel & Training reminds cadre units of the CSSS to submit information regarding officers in the Private Secretary (PS) and Personal Assistant (PA) grades who are due for review under FR 56(j) and Rule 48 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972. A previous request was made on February 26, 2016, and a reminder was also issued, but the required inputs...
Review of Instructions Regarding Writing of ACRs by Suspended Officers
This document details a review of existing policy regarding Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) written by officers under suspension. Previously, suspended officers could write/review ACRs within a specific timeframe. However, following a recommendation from the Central Vigilance Commission, the government has decided that officers under suspension should not be permitted to write/review ACRs if...
Communication of Adverse Entries/Remarks in the ACR
This office memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions clarifies the existing instructions regarding the communication of adverse entries in Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs). It emphasizes that adverse remarks must be communicated to the official for improvement, but the overall grading need not be if it’s below the promotion benchmark. The memorandum also addresses the...
Brochure on Preparation & Maintenance of Confidential Reports
This document provides a comprehensive guide to the preparation and maintenance of confidential reports for government servants. It details the importance of these reports for personnel administration, outlines the process for writing and reviewing them, and addresses specific scenarios such as deputations, promotions, and disciplinary actions. The brochure emphasizes objectivity, fairness, and...