This office memorandum details a revision to the study leave policy for Central Health Service (CHS) officers. Previously limited to 24 months, the study leave duration is now increased to 36 months for pursuing post-graduation courses in health sciences, recognizing the three-year duration of these programs and the need for on-campus clinical work. This change is contingent upon officers providing a bond to serve five years in government post-graduation and obtaining approval from the controlling authority for both the study program and the institution. The decision was made in consultation with the Ministry of Finance and applies to all Ministries/Departments of the Government of India, as well as being circulated to various other governmental bodies and state governments.
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No.13023/3/98-Estt.(L)(Vol.II)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
New Delhi, Dated the 26^{th } October, 2007.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:-Grant of study leave to Central Health Service Officers for prosecuting post graduation course.
The undersigned is directed to say that as per rule 51 of CCS(Leave) Rules, 1972, Central Government employees can be granted study leave for a period of 24 months during his entire service inclusive of similar kind of leave for study or training granted under any other rules. The question of increasing this limit of 24 months in respect of Central Health Service (CHS) Officers for prosecuting post graduation courses was under consideration in the context of demand for enhancing the period of study leave upto 36 months against the ceiling of 24 months especially because post graduation courses in health sciences is of a three year duration which has to be done on campus with clinical work involved. The post graduate qualification is a prerequisite for career advancement for the CHS officers. The matter was considered in all its aspects and in consultation with the Ministry of Finance, it has been decided to increase the limit of study leave from 24 months to 36 months in respect of Central Health Service Officers for prosecuting post graduation courses with the stipulation that they would have to give a bond to serve for five years in Government after completing their post graduation, provided the study as well as the University/Institution are approved by the controlling authority and subject to fulfillment of various conditions regarding grant of study leave.
- These orders will be effective from the date of issue.
- Formal amendment to the relevant provision of the rule incorporating the above amendment is being issued separately.
- Hindi version of this O.M. is enclosed.
(SIMMI R. NAKRA)
DEPUTY SECRETARY TO THE GOVT. OF INDIA
To
All Ministries/Departments of Govt. of India
Copyright (c) 2007
No.13023/3/98-Estt.(L)(Vol.II) New Delhi, the 26^{th } October, 2007.
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