CategoryPress Releases & Official Communications

Select List of Grade I Officers for Selection Grade (Deputy Secretary) of CSS for 2007

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The competent authorities have approved the recommendations of the Selection Committee for the promotion of Grade I officers of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) to the Selection Grade (Deputy Secretary) for the year 2007. This decision follows several meetings and communications from the Department of Personnel & Training. The annexures include lists of officers considered fit for the...

Select List of Selection Grade of CSS for the year 2010

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This document is an Office Memorandum from the Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, regarding the select list of officers for the Selection Grade (Deputy Secretary) of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) for the year 2010. The Competent Authority approved the recommendation of the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) for the inclusion of 23 Grade I...

Preparation of DSSL 2012 of CSS: Office Memorandum Regarding Vacancy Positions and Verification of Data

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The Department of Personnel and Training has started the process for the preparation of DSSL 2012, and ministries/departments/officers are requested to verify data, furnish vigilance status, and provide necessary information for the preparation of the Select List. The tentative vacancy position for DSSL 2012 is 150 and ACRs/APARs up to 2010-11 will be considered for preparation. SOURCE PDF LINK :...

Select List of Selection Grade (Deputy Secretary) of Central Secretariat Service (CSS) for 2012

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The Department of Personnel and Training has released the select list of officers approved for inclusion in the Selection Grade (Deputy Secretary) of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) for the year 2012. The panel size for DSSL 2012 is 150, with additional officers included to cover vacancies arising from retirements and deputations. The inclusion of officers is subject to vigilance clearance...

Engagement of Retired Government Officers as Consultants in Various Ministries

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Several opportunities exist for retired government officials to serve as consultants in various ministries. The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, the Directorate General of Health Services, and other departments are seeking experienced individuals to assist with administrative tasks, handle court cases, and contribute to policy formulation. These contract-based positions offer a...

Consideration on Re-allotment of Junior Engineers Dinanath Ram, Nurul Huda, and B.K. Srivastava to Uttar Pradesh

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A recent decision has been made regarding the allocation of several junior engineers who were previously subject to a contentious re-allotment. Following a thorough review by a consultative committee, it was found that an earlier executive order by a state government, which sought to reassign these engineers to Uttar Pradesh, was not in line with the established Reorganization Act guidelines. The...

Decision on Allocation of Employees between Bihar and Jharkhand

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The government has made decisions regarding the allocation of Grade IV employees who were working in Bihar and Jharkhand, allowing them to be allocated to their preferred state based on the current state allocation policy. This communication details the applications received and the final decisions made by the government for each employee’s state re-allocation. It also clarifies that re...

Clarification on Disclosure of Information Under the Right to Information Act, 2005

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This memorandum clarifies the implications of Section 8(3) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, which mandates the disclosure of information related to events that occurred twenty years prior to a request. It emphasizes that the Act itself does not set a record retention schedule; instead, public authorities must adhere to their applicable schedules. While weeding out files doesn’t...

Guidelines for Information Seekers under the Right to Information Act, 2005

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This document provides comprehensive guidelines for individuals seeking information under the Right to Information Act, 2005. It clarifies what constitutes information, the rights citizens have to access it, and the process for applying for information from public authorities. Key aspects covered include the role of Central Public Information Officers (CPIOs), the procedures for appeals and...

Letter to Chief Secretaries of States/UTs regarding awareness of RTI Act, 2005

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This communication from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India, dated January 9, 2008, addresses the Chief Secretaries of all states and union territories. It highlights that Section 26(1)(a) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, mandates state governments to develop educational programs to enhance public...