This Office Memorandum details a package of concessions and facilities extended to Central Government employees working in the Kashmir Valley. Initially implemented up to June 30, 2006, the package was extended for another year, until June 30, 2008. The concessions include options for family relocation with government-covered expenses, departmental arrangements for stay and security, HRA...
Special Concessions for Central Government Employees in Kashmir Valley
Revision of the Form of Service Book
This memorandum announces the revision of the Service Book form, which will be applicable to new government service entrants. Existing government servants can use the new form when their current stock is depleted, without needing to rewrite existing entries. The Directorate of Printing, Government of India Forms Store, Kolkata, has been instructed to supply the revised Service Books. Ministries...
Corrigendum to the Form of Service Book
This document is a corrigendum issued by the Government of India’s Ministry of Personnel, P.G.& Pensions, detailing corrections to be made in the revised form of the Service Book. The corrections pertain to the Certificate & Attestation section, specifically regarding nominations for Leave encashment, and the Leave Account section, outlining specific column definitions and...
Special Concessions/facilities to Central Government employees working in Kashmir Valley
This Office Memorandum details a package of special concessions and facilities for Central Government employees working in the Kashmir Valley. It extends previously granted concessions, outlines provisions for additional HRA, messing allowances, adjustments for migrant employees, leave salary, and pension payments. The package applies to all Ministries/Departments and PSUs under the Government of...
Special Provisions in Rules and Regulations for Women Employees
This Office Memorandum from the Government of India details various provisions and policies aimed at increasing the representation of women in Central Government jobs. It outlines the government’s commitment to empowering women through positive discrimination and creating a conducive work environment. Key provisions include maternity benefits, child care leave, child adoption leave, special...
Reporting Accurate Number of Vacancies and Adjustment of Candidates Based on Court Directions
This Office Memorandum addresses issues arising from inaccurate reporting of vacancies by Ministries/Departments to recruiting agencies, leading to difficulties in adjusting candidates, especially those directed by courts. It reiterates previous directives regarding accurate vacancy assessment and emphasizes the responsibility of Ministries/Departments to cooperate with recruiting agencies and...
Government Servants Participation in RSSS Activities – Removal of Mention
The Department of Personnel and Training has issued an office memorandum directing the removal of references to the Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh (R.S.S.S) from previous orders (OMs) dated November 30, 1966, July 25, 1970, and October 28, 1980. This decision follows a review of existing instructions and has been approved by the competent authority. The memorandum is addressed to all Ministries and...
Flexible Complementing Scheme for Scientists – Modifications Based on Fifth Central Pay Commission Recommendations
This Office Memorandum details modifications to the Flexible Complementing Scheme for scientists in various scientific departments, stemming from recommendations by the Fifth Central Pay Commission. Key decisions include applying the scheme to all departments (excluding Space, Atomic Energy, and DRDO), maintaining the existing merit-based promotion system for those departments, and focusing on...
Promotion of Scientists Gr.’A’ under Flexible Complementing Scheme – Residency Period Clarification
This Office Memorandum clarifies the treatment of periods spent on deputation, foreign service, and various types of leave towards the minimum residency requirement for promotion of Scientists Gr.’A’ under the Flexible Complementing Scheme. It establishes that deputation/foreign service to scientific posts, and study leave, will count towards the residency period, while deputation to...
Revised Flexible Complementing Scheme for Scientists
The government has introduced a revised Flexible Complementing Scheme (FCS) for scientists, effective from July 1, 2024. This updated scheme replaces previous instructions and aims to enhance recruitment and promotion pathways for scientists in scientific Ministries/Departments. Key changes include incorporating feedback on educational qualifications and the inclusion of new disciplines, managed...