This office memorandum addresses delays in processing appointments to quasi-judicial positions that require approval from the ACC. It has been observed that such appointments are sometimes held up because the consent of the officer for the position and the place of appointment is not secured promptly. To streamline this process, the ACC has directed that all future appointments to quasi-judicial...
Government of India’s Department of Personnel & Training, Office of Establishment Officer has issued a memorandum concerning proposals for appointments, including additional charge arrangements. To streamline the approval process by the ACC, all future proposals for appointment through deputation, contract, direct recruitment, or for additional/current charge assignments must now...
This document, issued by the Department of Personnel & Training, addresses the process of recruiting for senior-level posts in Autonomous Institutions, Statutory Bodies, and Societies substantially funded by the government. It has been observed that vacancy notifications are often not published adequately or sufficient time is not allowed for applications, leading to inadequate responses. To...
This office memorandum addresses the increasing issue of selected candidates for positions in Autonomous Bodies/Statutory Organisations/Regulatory Bodies not joining after giving their consent. To streamline the process, it’s mandated that Ministries/Departments obtain consent from candidates before forwarding proposals to the ACC. Upon ACC approval, an offer of appointment with a 30-day...
This document serves as a reminder and clarification regarding the process of filling senior-level vacancies in Autonomous Institutions, Statutory Bodies, and Societies substantially funded by the Government of India. It highlights that the existing instructions for advertising these positions on the DOP&T website, which require ACC approval, have not been consistently followed by various...
This memo addresses the process for granting extensions or re-employment for Central Government servants beyond their age of superannuation. It highlights that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) is the competent authority for such decisions. The memo points out that some departments are not adhering to the proper procedures, such as reconstituting the Departmental Peer Review...
This office memorandum clarifies the policy and procedures for assigning additional charge of posts within autonomous institutions. It specifies that for posts filled with the approval of the ACC (Appointments Committee of the Cabinet), any additional charge arrangements, including extensions, require ACC approval. For anticipated vacancies, ACC approval is needed for additional charge. In cases...
This document serves as a reminder and clarification regarding the procedure for modifying the tenure of appointments that have been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). It reiterates that any changes, including re-appointments, extensions, or premature termination of service, require the ACC’s prior approval. Ministries and Departments are strongly urged to strictly...
This office memorandum outlines new guidelines regarding the grant of leave to officers belonging to the IAS and other Central Group ‘A’ Organized Services upon completion of their tenures at the Centre. Previously, officers on tenure deputation were limited to four months of leave before reverting to their parent cadres. Following reconsideration, it has been decided that officers...
This memorandum announces modifications to the Central Staffing Scheme regarding the eligibility requirements for officers seeking to hold positions at the Additional Secretary and Secretary levels. Key changes include revised service experience stipulations, with specific attention to the pay scales and residency periods within the Joint Secretaries’ suitability list. For Additional...