The Indian government has issued several office memorandums regarding the appointment of officers to the personal staff of ministers. The government intends to address the long-term presence of officers in ministerial roles, limiting appointments to 10 years, with only 5 years as Private Secretary/OSD. These directives clarify the process for appointing Private Secretaries and OSDs, highlighting...
A recent review has highlighted inconsistencies in how Ministries and Departments handle the appointment of Officers on Special Duty (OSDs) to Ministers. To rectify this, it’s been emphasized that all appointments within a Minister’s personal staff, particularly at the Deputy Secretary level and above, require prior approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). This...
Ministries and Departments are reminded to adhere to existing guidelines regarding the re-designation of Deputy Secretary posts to Director. Proposals should be submitted promptly with all necessary information and approvals, taking into account the July 1st cutoff date for service reckoning to ensure timely processing. SOURCE PDF LINK : Click to access 4_28_2009-EO-MM-1.pdf Click to view full...
The Department of Personnel & Training clarifies guidelines regarding the re-designation of the post of Deputy Secretary. Ministries and Departments are requested to adhere to previously issued guidelines (O.M. No.31/5/2002-EO (MM-I), dated 28th February, 2002 and O.M No.5/32008-EO (MM-I), dated 22.01.2014 and O.M. dated 31.01.2012) when submitting proposals for re-designation. The effective...
This document clarifies the tenure policies for officers appointed as Additional Secretaries in the Government of India. It addresses concerns about officers not being relieved on time and reiterates that tenure is determined by ACC orders. The document outlines how tenure is calculated based on whether officers are directly appointed, previously served as Joint Secretaries, and the length of...
The government has updated its policy regarding premature repatriation of officers from central deputation. The cooling-off period will not be applied to officers being repatriated to be appointed as Chief Secretary. Ministries and Departments are requested to bring this policy to the attention of concerned parties. The policy outlines procedures for officers reverting to their cadre before...
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved amendments to the Central Staffing Scheme. The changes pertain to the constitution, functions, and references related to the Central Establishment Board as outlined in specific paragraphs of the earlier Office Memorandum. The Hindi version of this amendment will be released separately. SOURCE PDF LINK : Click to access cebKT9xs.pdf Click to...
Amendments have been approved for certain provisions related to the Central Staffing Scheme, specifically concerning the composition, functions, and references related to the Central Establishment Board as mentioned in paragraphs 20 and 22 of the Office Memorandum. These changes are in reference to the Office Memorandum of the Department of Personnel and Training dated January 5, 1996. SOURCE PDF...
The Department of Personnel and Training is seeking nominations for officers to be appointed on deputation under the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS) and as Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs) in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). Guidelines are provided for eligibility, including considerations for women and officers from SC/ST categories, adherence to cooling-off periods, and vigilance...
The government is seeking nominations for officers to serve on deputation under the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS) and as Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs) in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). The guidelines detail eligibility criteria, including qualifying service, experience at different levels, and vigilance clearance. The aim is to build capabilities at both state and central levels...