No.21/02/2020-CS-I (Coord)
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances Pension
Department of Personnel \& Training
(C.S.I Division)
$2^{\text {nd }}$ Floor, ‘A’ wing,
Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi
Dated 2 f October, 2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Advertisement for engagement of Consultants (18 Nos.) on contractual basis for a period of one year -reg.

The undersigned is directed to circulate the Office Memorandum No. A-12-25/1/2020-Admn dated $16^{\text {th }}$ October 2020 (along with enclosures) received from Ministry of Rural Development, Department of Land Resources who proposes to engage retired government employees as consultants on contractual basis for a period of one year.
2. In case of any further clarification, applicants are requested to contact the concerned Ministries/Departments.

Amit Ghosal)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Tele:- 24629412

To,

All Ministries/Departments (through DOPT’s website)

A-12036/1/2020-Admn.
Government of India
Ministry of Rural Development
Department of Land Resources

G-Wing, NBO Building,
Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated, $16^{\text {th }}$ October 2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Advertisement for engagement of Consultants(18 Nos.) on contractual basis for a period of one year – reg.

The undersigned is directed to enclose herewith a copy of advertisement inviting applications from retired Govt. Servants from various grades for engagement as Consultant ( 18 Nos.) on short-term contract basis for a period of one year in the Department of Land Resources.
2. It is requested that the advertisement may be uploaded on the DoPT’s website (dopt.gov.in) for information of retired Government officers/ officials.

Encl. : As above.

To,
Department of Personnel \& Training
[ Sh. K. Srinivasan, Under Secretary (CS.I P) ],
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions,
Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi

A-12036/1/2020-Admn. Government of India Ministry of Rural Development Department of Land Resources

G-Wing, NBO Building, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi

Dated, October 2020

CIRCULAR

Subject: Engagement of Consultants (18 Nos.) in the Department of Land Resources on contractual basis for a period of one year – reg.

The Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development invites applications from retired government officers / officials for engagement as Consultants equivalent to the following posts :

1. The details including eligibility criteria, selection modalities, etc. are available on the Department’s Website www.dolr.gov.in. The Department of Land Resources reserves the right to accept or reject in part or in full any or all the responses without assigning any reasons, whatsoever.
2. Application form for the engagement of above mentioned Consultants on contract basis is annexed. Last date for receipt of applications is $\mathbf{0 6}^{\text {th }}$ November, 2020. Applications received after due date will not be considered. Encl.: as above. (Karam Chand) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India Tel. No. : 011-23044640 To All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India with the request to give wide publicity to the advertisement for engagement of Consultants in DoLR amongst officers/ officials of their respective Ministries/Departments for attracting the eligible candidates.

Copy to:

1) NIC(DoLR)/ NIC(DoRD) – with the request to upload the Circular on DoLR (dolr.gov.in) and Department of Rural Development (rural.nic.in) websites respectively. 2) Office Order Folder.

A-12036/04/2020-Admn. Government of India Ministry of Rural Development Department of Land Resources

G-Wing, NBO Building, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi Dated: October, 2020

Advertisement for Consultants

Applications in the prescribed format (as per Annexure) are invited from eligible candidates for engagement as Consultants in the Department of Land Resources, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi on short-term contract basis; as per details given below:-

| 1. | Name / Number of Posts | Consultants equivalent to the following Posts :
(i) Deputy Secretary
(ii) Private Secretary
(iii) Assistant/Steno Grade ‘C’
TOTAL | – 02
– 07
– 09
– 18 |
| :–: | :–: | :–: | :–: |
| 2. | Period of Consultancy | Initially for one year or till the regular incumbent joins the post. The consultancy period may be extended at the discretion of the Competent Authority subject to functional requirement, performance appraisal, fitness of individual, etc. However, the maximum period of engagement will be for a period of three years or upto 65 years of age, whichever is earlier. | |
| 3. | Job Location | Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, New Delhi | |
| 4. | Eligibility Criteria \& Experience | (i) Deputy Secretary :
Officers, who retired in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100+GP of Rs.7600/- pre-revised)/Level 12 of 7th CPC and above from Central/State Governments, Union Territory/PSUs/SemiGovernment/Autonomous or Statutory organizations.
Experience:
(a) Processing of cases for release of funds to States.
(b) Processing of cases relating to VIP References/Parliament Matters.
(c) Litigation matters including Court Cases/RTI matters, etc.
(d) Processing of Establishment/Administration/ Vigilance matters, etc.
(e) Examination of policy issues, Bills, etc.
(ii) Private Secretary :
Persons retired as Private Secretary (Level 8 or 10 in 7th CPC) and above in the Govt. of India, Attached \& Subordinate offices, Autonomous Bodies of the Government of India and having requisite experience in the field as mentioned below and well acquainted with the functioning of the Central Government Ministries/Departments. | |

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Experience:

(a)Knowledge of Stenography in English/Hindi.
(b)Minimum Stenography speed of 80 wpm .
(c)Worked with Senior Officers in the Central Government/ State Government Ministries/ Departments, etc.
(d)Liaison and coordination in connection with conducting meetings and tasks assigned.

Desirable:
Preference will be given to those, who are well conversant in noting \& drafting, MS office, MS Excel, Power Point, etc.

(iii) Assistant/Steno Grade ‘C’ :

Persons retired in the pay scale of Rs. 6500-200-10500/- + Grade Pay Rs.4600/- (pre-revised)/Level-7 in 7th CPC and above in the Govt. of India, Attached \& Subordinate offices, Autonomous Bodies of the Government of India and having the requisite experience in dealing with the processing of files mentioned below:-

Experience:

(i) Assistant :

(a)Processing of cases of release of funds to States.
(b)Processing of cases relating to VIP references/ Parliament Questions/ Litigation matters including Court Cases/ RTI, etc.
(c)Processing of Establishment/Administrative/ Vigilance matters/collection, compilation and analysis of data.
(d)Examination of policy matters.

Desirable:
Preference will be given to the candidates having proficiency in MS Office, MS Excel, Power Point, etc. and Data Entry work.

(ii) Steno Grade ‘C’ :

(a)Knowledge of Stenography in English/Hindi.
(b)Minimum Stenography speed of 80 wpm .
(c)Worked with Senior Officers in the Central Government/ State Government/ Departments, etc.
(d)Services of selected candidates may also be utilized as dealing hand in the Department.

Desirable:
Preference will be given to those candidates, who are having experience in secretarial work and well conversant in noting \& drafting.

| 5. | Age limit | (a)Candidate should not be more than 64 years of age on the last date of receipt of applications.
(b)The age ceiling for continuation of contract shall be 65 years as on the date of renewal of contract on year-to-year basis and shall depend on the quality of services rendered subject to satisfaction and recommendation of the Divisional Head/Controlling Officer.
(c)The maximum period of Consultancy shall be for three years or upto the age of 65 years. |
| :–: | :–: | :–: |
| 6. | Remuneration | Consultants will be paid consultancy fee/ remuneration @ (Last Basic Pay drawn- Basic Pension) + DA at prevailing rates)] OR the following amounts, whichever is less, alongwith Transport Allowance for each level of Consultant as applicable: |
| | | Consultant Remuneration |
| | | Deputy Secretary (Rs. 55,000/- + Rs. 7200/- as Transport Allowance) per month |
| | | Private Secretary (Rs. 40,000/- + Rs. 3600/- as Transport Allowance) per month |
| | | Assistant/Steno Grade ‘C’ (Rs. 30,000/- + Rs. 3600/- as Transport Allowance) per month |
| 7. | Leave | (a) Consultant shall be eligible for 8 days leave in a calendar year on pro-rata basis.
(b)The Consultant shall not draw any remuneration in case of absence beyond 8 days in a year (calculated on a pro-rata basis).
(c)Unavailed leave in a year cannot be carried forward to next calendar year. |
| 8. | Working Hours | (a)The Consultant shall be required to observe the normal office timings between 9.00 am to 5.30 pm and may also be called upon to attend office beyond working hours and also on Saturday/Sunday or any other holiday, in case of exigencies of work. No extra remuneration shall be paid for extra hours/holidays.
(b)They shall mark their attendance in AEBAS/ Attendance Register mandatorily or on any applicable mode, failing which, it may result in deduction of remuneration. |
| 9. | Terms of Contract | (a)The selected candidate will be engaged purely on contractual basis initially for a period of one year and will not confer any right for regular appointment in the Department including any allowance such as DA, transport facility, residential accommodation, residential telephone facilities, etc.
(b)Further extension on year-to-year basis will be considered based on the work performance and need for the specific post.
(c)The engagement of the contractual position may be terminated either side at any time by giving one month’s notice. |

(iv) They must act, at all times in the interest of Department of Land Resources and render any advice /service with professional integrity.
(v)They will maintain highest standards of integrity, transparency, competitiveness, economy and efficiency while working as Consultant in the Department.
(vi)The consultants so appointed shall in no case represent or give opinion or advice to others in any matter, which is adverse to the interest of the Department nor will they indulge in any activity outside the terms of the contractual assignment.

Encl: Application Form.

(Karam Chand)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
Tel. No. : 011-23063160

Application for the post of Consultant on contract basis in the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, New Delhi.

Advertisement No.

1) Name in full (in Block letters) 2) Father’s/ Husband’s name 3) Nationality 4) Sex 5) Date of Birth 6) Age as on date 7) Present / Correspondence address

Tel/ Mobile : E-mail : Tel / Mobile : 8) Permanent address

9) Educational qualification(s):

| Exams
passed | Name of the
University | Year of
passing | Subjects | Division | Percentage of
marks obtained |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| | | | | | |

10) Details of experience of all previous and present employment:

| Name of the
Employer | Name of the post | Pay Scale/ Salary | Period | | Nature of
duties |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| | | | From | To | |
| | | | | | |

11) Any other relevant information:

DECLARATION :

I solemnly declare that all the statements made in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand and agree that in the event of any information being found false OR incorrect/incomplete OR ineligibility being detected at any time before OR after selection/interview, my candidature shall be liable to be rejected. In case there is any concealment in any information even after my selection as Consultant, the Department of Land Resources has every right to disengage me from Consultant without giving any notice. I shall be bound by the decision of the Department of Land Resources.

Signature (Full name of the applicant) Place: Date :