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Nomination of Area Welfare Officers for the Calendar Years 2025 and 2026

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This Office Memorandum details the nomination of Area Welfare Officers (AWOs) for the calendar years 2025 and 2026. It lists the officers nominated, their residential addresses, contact information, designations, the areas they will serve, and the corresponding CGHS numbers. The memorandum also revises the area and CGHS wellness centers for certain Area Welfare Officers. It specifies the tenure...

Centralisation of Cadre Management of CSS with the CS Division of DOP&T

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This order details the centralisation of cadre management for the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) within the CS Division of the Department of Personnel & Training (DOP&T). Following a committee report in 2002, the government decided to centralise postings, promotions, transfers, and clearances for CSS personnel. Key changes include centralised promotion lists based on inter-cadre...

Split Option for CSSS Principal Private Secretaries

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This Office Memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions clarifies the eligibility of the split option under FR 22 (1) (a) (1) for Private Secretaries of the Central Secretariat Service (CSSS) promoted to Principal Private Secretary on an ad-hoc basis. It reiterates a previous decision from March 15th, 2000, stating that this benefit is not applicable to such Private...

Civil List of CSS officers as on 01.07.2007

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The Department of Personnel & Training has released a final list of CSS officers to be included in the Civil List as of July 1st, 2007. All ministries and departments are requested to review the list, available on the Ministry’s website, and report any factual errors or omissions within two weeks of the communication date. This follows previous Office Memorandums issued on September...

Clarification on Non-Functional Pay Scale for Section Officers/Private Secretaries

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This office memorandum clarifies the application of a non-functional pay scale to Section Officers, Private Secretaries, and Under Secretaries of CSS/CSSS who retired between January 1, 1996, and October 3, 2003. It specifies that while the pay scale is admissible retrospectively, any re-fixation of pay will be on a notional basis only, and these retirees are not eligible for retirement benefits...

Preparation of Select Lists of Grade-I (Under Secretary) of CSS for 2001-2002

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This office memorandum from the Department of Personnel & Training, Government of India, addresses the urgent need to furnish crucial documents for the preparation of Select Lists of Grade-I officers (Under Secretary) for the years 2001 and 2002. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has been unable to proceed with the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) meeting due to missing...

Preparation of Select Lists – CSS Grade I (Under Secretary) – 2001 & 2002

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This office memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions, Government of India, pertains to the preparation of select lists for the Grade I (Under Secretary) positions within the CSS for the years 2001 and 2002. It highlights the non-receipt of necessary information – specifically vigilance clearance, integrity certificates, and details of minor/major penalties – from various...

Select Lists for CSS Officers – Appointment to Grade-I (Under Secretary)

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This Office Memorandum details the select lists for officers of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) for appointment to Grade-I (Under Secretary) for the years 2001 and 2002. The lists were prepared following specific rules and regulations, and their implementation is subject to ongoing litigation in the High Court of Delhi. The document outlines the seniority order, eligibility for arrears, and...

Preparation of Select List of Grade I (Under Secretary) of the CSS for the year 2003

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This Office Memorandum from the Department of Personnel and Training addresses the delayed preparation of Select Lists for Under Secretaries in the Central Secretariat Service (CSS). The delay stems from litigation between Direct Recruit and Promotee Section Officers. Ministries and Departments are requested to provide comprehensive information regarding Section Officers from the 1983 to 1995...

Draft Civil List of CSS Officers as on 01-07-2007 – Reminder

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This office memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions reminds all ministries and departments to review the draft civil list of CSS Officers as of July 1st, 2007. The list was previously circulated on September 10th, 2007, and is available for download from the Ministry’s website. Ministries are requested to report any factual errors or omissions by October...