Non-Functional upgradation for Officers of Organized Group ‘A’ Services
No. AB.14017/30/2011-Estt.(RR) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training
New Delhi, the 14 December 2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Non-Functional upgradation for Officers of Organized Group ‘A’ Services.
Reference is invited to para 1(iv) of this Department OM No.AB.1 4017/64/2008-Estt.(RR) dated 24.04.09 regarding Non-Functional Upgradation for officers of Organised Group ‘A’ Services. The details of batch of the officers belonging to the Indian Administrative Service who have been posted at the Centre in various grades were issued from time to time.
2. The details of the batch of IAS officers posted in the Centre in the grade of Additional Secretary as well as the date of posting of the first officer belonging to the respective batch is indicated in the table below for taking necessary action:
S.No
Batch and Level in IAS
ACC order issued on
Batch of Organized Group ‘A’ service to be considered for Non-Functional upgradation
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING)
RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2213 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.12.2021)
SSC CGL EXAMINATIONS
2213 SHRI JOHN BRITTAS:
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
(a) number of candidates from different States, who appeared for competitive exams like Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) during last five years;
(b) out of above, number of candidates who have been selected, State-wise;
(c) whether it has been noticed that there is palpable disparity between candidates selected from different States, leading to widespread resentment among the unemployed youths from certain States of the country;
(d) present position of investigation on the SSC Examination scam of 2018 and whether any responsibility has been fixed;
(e) whether loopholes leading to such practices have been identified; and
(f) steps taken to prevent recurrence of such scams?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) to (c): State-wise data in respect of examinations like Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) which are conducted on All India basis by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is not maintained.
(d): Investigation has been undertaken by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) vide FIR No. RC/AC-I/2018/A0009 dated 22.05.2018 regarding all allegations pertaining to conduct of the Combined Graduated Level (Tier-II) Examination, 2017.
(e) & (f): The Staff Selection Commission has taken comprehensive measures which, interalia, include audit of examination venues, conduct of mock-tests, deployment of Commission’s representatives as Inspecting Officers at the examination venues, physical frisking of candidates with the help of Hand-Held Metal Detectors, comprehensive CCTV coverage of the examination venues, biometric registration of candidates and deployment of low powered mobile jammers, etc. to ensure high standard of integrity, discipline and efficiency in the conduct of various examinations.
Leave/Absentee Report on the Date of Increment i.e 1st January 2022, CDA
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE CONTROLLER OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS, GUWAHATI
CIRCULAR NO 85
No AN/III/II/PIS/PIC/VoI-II
Date 16/12/2021
Subject: Leave/Absentee Report on the Date of Increment i.e 1st January 2022
It is to inform to all the sections of M.O. and all Sub-Offices that a Leave/Absentee report as on 01.01.2022 in the format prescribed in Annexure ‘A’ (Copy enclosed) may please be sent to Admm III Section of Main Office in respect of all the officials, indicating whether the official is present or not in the office on 01.01.2022. If the individual is absent on 01.01.2022, the same may be intimated indicating nature of leave and date of joining in Part B of annexure ‘A’ so as to enable this office to grant annual increment on the due date.
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) & (b): Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) collects data on filling of backlog reserved vacancies for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) from ten Ministries/Departments, having more than 90% of the employees in Central Government. Details of backlog reserved vacancies for SCs and STs, as on 01.01.2020, as per information received from various Ministries/Departments, including their Central Public Sector Undertakings, is enclosed as Annexure-I.
(c): Details of reserved posts filled up by SCs and STs in Central Government posts and services in direct recruitment and promotion are at Annexure-II.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING)
RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2215 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.12.2021)
LATERAL ENTRY INTO CIVIL SERVICE
2215 DR. V. SIVADASAN:
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
(a) the number of candidates who have been selected through lateral entry into the Civil Services so far;
(b) the measures adopted by Government to ensure transparency when private sector experts are recruited through lateral entry in higher posts of administration; and
(c) whether there is any provision to ensure the representation of SCs, STs, OBCs and EWSs in the appointments done through lateral entry?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a): The Lateral recruitment, at the levels of Joint Secretary, Director and Deputy Secretary in the Government of India, has been undertaken to appoint persons for specific assignments, keeping in view their specialized knowledge and expertise in the domain area. 9 candidates were selected for appointment as Joint Secretaries in various Ministries/Departments of the Government of India through lateral recruitment in 2019. Further, 31 candidates have been selected for appointment through lateral recruitment in 2021, comprising 3 candidates for the post of Joint Secretary, 19 for the post of Director and 9 for the post of Deputy Secretary.
(b): The entire selection process for making lateral recruitment, as mentioned in (a) above, was entrusted to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
(c): Eligible SC/ST/OBC candidates are considered along with other eligible candidates. However, reservation is not applicable to such single post appointment.
Upper age limits for appointment on direct recruitment basis to various Civil posts
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING) RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2217 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.12.2021)
AGE RELAXATION FOR EXPERIENCED ASPIRANTS
2217 # SHRI BRIJLAL:
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that in most of the Government institutions, the upper age limit for job is 35 years for general category and 40 years for the reserved category;
(b) whether any scheme related to Government jobs for the experienced youth above the upper age limit is under consideration of Government so that the experienced youth above the upper age limit also get adequate opportunities in Government sector; and
ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) to (c): Upper age limits for appointment on direct recruitment basis to various civil posts in the Government of India have been fixed on the basis of level of the post, nature of duties attached, educational qualifications and experience requirements for the post. The table below broadly indicates the upper age limit for direct recruitment to posts in different pay levels:-
Pay Level of post (as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix)
Upper Age limit
(i)
Pay Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
25 years
(ii)
Pay Levels 6, 7 and 8
30 years
(iii)
Pay Level 9 and 10
35 years
(iv)
Pay Level 11
40 years
(v)
Pay Level 12
45 years
(vi)
Pay Level 13 and above
50 years
Relaxation in upper age limit to various categories of candidates, including those belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes, is provided under the rules for direct recruitment to a service or post. Consolidated instructions in this regard have been issued vide DoP&T’s O.M. No. 15012/2/2010-Estt.(D) dated 27th March, 2012. In so far as candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are concerned, relaxation in upper age limits is provided upto a maximum of five years and in the case of candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes, relaxation of upper age limit upto a maximum of three years is allowed.
Additional pension to Super Special Pensioners, RajyaSabha QA
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PENSION & PENSIONERS’ WELFARE)
RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2209 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.12.2021)
ADDITIONAL PENSION TO SUPER SPECIAL PENSIONERS
2209 SHRI NARANBHAI J. RATHWA: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
(a) whether attention of Government has been drawn to Gauhati High Court Judgements delivered in 2014 and 2018 respectively which have favoured enhancement of old age pension for retired pensioners from 1st day of 80th year instead of completion of that year;
(b) if so, the details thereof and action taken or proposed to be taken to apply the ruling to cover all eligible retired pensioners; and
(c) the present rule or practice of computing quantum of additional pension to Super Special Pensioners of 80 years and above?
ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) to (c): The judgement of the Gauhati High Court was delivered in the case of a retired judge of the High Court. The service conditions of High Court judges are governed by the High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1954.
The pensionary benefits of the Central Civil Government servants/pensioners are governed by the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972. These rules provide for payment of additional pension on completion of the age of 80 years and above. There is no proposal to make any change in the age for commencement of additional pension to Central civil pensioners on account of the aforesaid judgement of the Gauhati High Court.
Important instructions with regard to issues in Pension Module as well as DSC of ePPOs for PAOs
No. I-95/4/2020-ITD-CGA(E 2554)295 Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure Controller General of Accounts Division (GIFMIS)
Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi Dated: 07/08.12.2021
Subject: Important instructions with regard to issues in Pension Module as well as DSC of ePPOs for PAOs.
The undersigned is directed to refer.to the subject above and state. that all as pension processing PAOs under your control must verify all the contents of e-PPO prior to DSC. It is also intimated that no DSC will be reverted through back end operation by NIC PFMS after 30th December, 2021. It is important to mention that CR DSC reversion requires back end operations and is being exercised as. an extraordinary measure and for interim period till the functionality of return flow of CPAO to PFMS is rolled out. As of now, DSC reversion can be avoided if the ePPOs are verified prior to DSC at any level in the PAO office. The appropriate action to be taken by PAO in such cases is mentioned in Annexure-I.
2. In continuation to this office OM No. MF.CGA/ITD-IMS/Pension/Misc./2019/107-146 dated 14.01.2020 (copy enclosed) on the subject cited above, the following instructions are hereby communicated:
There is no provision to EDIT any data in the Pension Module except entry of PRAN Number at DH level. Every rectification is to be done at source level i.e. at Bhavishya.
After allotment of PPO Number, PAO must press generate e-PPO button so that ePPO is visible to all three levels i.e. DH, AAO and PAO for a verification. Images of photo and signature of pensioner and family pensioner are visible only to PAO.
DH, AAO and PAO must verify all the contents of e-PPO only after taking print out at PAO level before digitally signing. PAO must ensure that full e-PPO js visible i.e. with Photograph and signature of pensioner prior to DSC. Payment of CVP through DDO/Bank is pre-filled field prior to allotment of PPO number and as. such, there is no requirement for selection now.
Payment of Gratuity, CVP, Withheld Gratuity and Service Gratuity, if any, must be made on the sanctions | which have been submitted and automatically forwarded to DDO through Pension Module by PAO. However, sanctions for Gratuity, CVP, Withheld Gratuity and Service. Gratuity, if any, will not be automatically forwarded to DDO in case of Pensioners who have opted ‘to’ draw pension from Nepal: PAO users may take a print out of the same from Pension Module, ink-sign, stamp and forward the same to the DDO for preparation of bills through Sanction Module for payment.
There is a field available for change in the date of start of ‘Reduced Pension Date’ prior to allotment of PPO number in Pension Module at PAO Login. PAO may change ‘the start of Reduced Pension Date if superannuation pension is a case processed after date of superannuation has already passed and pensioner has opted for commutation. Further, as DSC has been reverted on the request for change in start of reduced pension date, the PAO may change the date of start of reduced pension date prior to allotment of PPO number and thereafter, generate ePPO for verification at all three levels prior to DSC again.
Reference is also. invited to Point number 7 of aforesaid OM wherein it was directed to “verify all the contents of ePPO after taking print at any level with manual case before digitally signing by PAO” and.as per Point number 8 of above OM, it was also desired that “If there is any problem due to technical issues, the same may be forwarded to pension helpdesk for rectification prior to DSC”. Despite these above instructions, it has been observed that PAOs are not following the same scrupulously, resulting in return of cases by CPAO to PAO for rectification of errors causing undue delay. in finalization of pension cases. Reasons for DSC reversion are also attached herewith (Annexure I) for ready reference.
5. All Pr.CCAs/CCAs/CAs (with independent charge), O/o Pr.PAO, AG Audit and O/o Pr.PAO, D/o Space are requested to please arrange .to circulate. above instructions/suggestions to all concerned immediately.
6 This issue with the approval of competent authority.
Non-verification of full details of Pensioner/ family pensioner and spouse, nominee etc. i.e. name of pensioner/ family pensioner mismatch with bank account incorrect date of birth of employee/ spouse, incorrect name of the family pensioner, incorrect date of joining in service of employee, non-availability of Nominee’s separate bank details, non-availability of vigilance clearance of employee, wrong date of retirement, Pensioner is not the primary account holder of the bank account, Incorrect bank account number, Error in uploading of the single/joint photograph and signature of the pensioner or joint photo with family or son or daughter uploaded, Due to wrong fixation of pay, Due to the wrong booking of license fee, Non-withholding of DCRG in Bhavishya portal by HOO, Pension case passed without checkin for penalty, non-availability of FMA
ePPO must be verified prior to DSC at all three levels
2
Non-availability of paid amount of arrears in e-PPO
Facility not available in Pension Module at present, so please process this case-manually
3
Non-availability of provisional pension/ family pension paid in ePPO
4
Non-availability of date of enhance and normal rate of family pension in e-PPO
System error, ePPO must be verified prior to DSC and any issue may be intimated to pension helpdesk for resolution
5
For correction in date of CVP and start of reduced pension in ePPO
ePPO must be verified prior to DSC and option to change the same is available prior to PPO allotment at PAO Login
6
Non availability of photograph and signature of pensioner in ePPO
DSC done prior to loading of photographs and signature. Please wait for uploading of photograph and signature.
7
For change in the pension case as Old Pension Scheme from NPS
Data to be verified prior to processing pension case in Pension Module
8
Processing of family pension case where child/children are eligible for family pension and enhanced family pension is to be granted for 10 years whereas child/children age reaches 25 years prior to completion of 10 years of enhanced family pension rates
Facility not available in Pension Module at present, so please process this case manually
9
Non availability of child/children of first wife and only second wife name available in family pension case in ePPO
10
Non-availability of co-authorization for disabled child in ePPO
Determination of Pay/Emolument for calculation of family pension and death gratuity where a Government servant dies during currency of a penalty
No. 1/15/2020-P& PW (E) Government of India Ministry of Personnel Pension & Public Grievance Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (Desk-E)
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan Khan Market, New Delhi-110003 Dated December 9, 2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Determination of Pay/Emolument for calculation of family pension and death gratuity where a Government servant dies during currency of a penalty – regarding
The undersigned is directed to say that in accordance with Rule 54(14)(c) of CCS Pension Rules, 1972, the pay for the purpose of family pension means the emoluments as specified in Rule 33 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 or the average emoluments as referred to in Rule 34 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, if the emoluments of the deceased Government servant have been reduced during the last ten months of his service otherwise than as penalty. Similar provision exists in Rule 50(5) for calculation of retirement/death gratuity.
2. As per Rule 33, the expression ‘emoluments’ means basic pay as defined in Rule 9(21)(a)(1) of the Fundamental Rules which a Government servant was receiving immediately before his retirement or on the date of his death. As per Rule 34, average emoluments are determined with reference to the emoluments drawn by a Government servant during the last ten months of his service.
3. References have been received in this Department seeking advice as to how family pension and death gratuity in respect of a Government servant are to be calculated if a Government servant dies during the currency of a penalty, which reduces the pay of the Government servant for a specified period only, as in such cases the impact of the penalty is limited to the period specified in the order of penalty and the Government servant regains his pay and increments after the period of penalty is over. Clarifications have been sought whether, in such cases, family pension and gratuity would be calculated based on the reduced pay, which the Government servant was actually drawing on the date of death or on the pay which the he would have drawn if such a penalty had not been imposed on him.
4. The matter has been examined in consultation with Department of Expenditure. The manner in which the pay of a Government servant is to be regulated on imposition of penalties of reduction to a lower stage, withholding of increment and reduction to a lower time scale, has been explained in Department of Personnel & Training’s OM No. 11012/15/2016-Estt A-III dated 18th June, 2019. These instructions also bring out the penalties on imposition of which there is no impact on the pay after the expiry of the period of penalty and also the manner in which notional pay of a Government servant is to be fixed during the currency of such penalties.
5. It is observed that determination of family pension and death gratuity based on actual pay drawn in case of death during the currency of a penalty referred to in para 3 above would result in reduced amount of death gratuity and also reduced family pension to the widow/family. This may not be the intention of the disciplinary authority while imposing that penalty. Therefore, in cases where the intention of the disciplinary authority was to restrict the impact of the penalty on the Government servant for a specified period only, determination of family pension and death gratuity on the basis of the reduced pay during the currency of such penalty would result in an unintended hardship to the family of the Government servant, who dies during the currency of such penalty.
6. It has, accordingly, been decided that in cases where a Government servant dies during the currency of a penalty on expiry of which he would have regained the same pay which he would have drawn if the penalty had not been imposed on him, the family pension and death gratuity in respect of such Government servant shall be determined based on the notional pay which he would have been entitled to on the date of death and such notional pay may be treated as emoluments for this purpose.
7. These instructions shall be applicable with immediate effect and the past cases shall not be re-opened. However, the cases where the death of a Government servant has occurred before the issue of these instructions but family pension and death gratuity has not been determined so far may also be decided in accordance with these instructions.
8. Necessary amendment in the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 shall be made separately.
9. This OM is issued with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their ID No. 1(13)//EV/2021 dated 12.08.2021.
10. In its application to persons belonging to Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders are issued under Article 148(5) of the Constitution and after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India vide their यू.ओ.संख्या-216-स्टाफ हक.(नियम)/ए.आर./09-2019 दिनांक 23.09.2021.
11. The Administrative Divisions of all Ministries/Departments and attached/subordinate offices are requested to bring the contents of these instructions to the notice of all concerned for compliance.
(Sanjoy Shankar) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) from October 2021 for contract workers: Railway Board RBE Order 89/2021
भारत सरकार (GOVERNMENT OF INDIA) रेल मंत्रालय (MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS) रेलवे बोर्ड (RAILWAY BOARD)
RBE No. 89/2021 New Delhi dated: 06.12.2021
No. 2020/E (LL)/AT/MW/2
The General Managers, All Indian Railways and Production Units Metro Railway/Kolkata, CORE/Prayagraj, The CAO (Construction), All Indian Railways The Director General, RDSO/Lucknow, The DG/Railway Staff College, Vadodara, The DGs/IRICEN, IRIEEN, IRISET, IRIMEE, IRITM The CAO, COFMOW, Tilak Bridge, New Delhi The CAO, Rail Coach Factory/Raebareli, The CAO, Rail Wheel Plant, Bela.
Sub: Revision of rate of Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for contract workers engaged in various employment/activities w.e.f. 01.10.2021 . Ref: Railway Board’s Letter No.2020/E(LL)/AT/MW/2 dated 18.06.2021 (RBE No.37/2021)
A copy each of Orders No. (i) 1/26(1)/2021-LS-II, (ii) 1/26(2)/2021-LS-II, (iii) 1/26(3)/2021-LS-II, (iv) No.1/16(4)/2021-LS-II (v) No.1/26(5)/2019-LS.II (vi) 1/16(6)/2021-LS-II and (vii) 1/26(7)/2021-LS-II – dated 28.10.2021 revising the rates of variable dearness allowance for contract workers engaged in (i) Agriculture (ii) Gypsum Mines, Clay Mines, Magnesite Mines, China Clay Mines, Kyanite Mines, Copper Mines, Clay Mines, Magnesite Mines, White Clay Mins, Stone Mines, Steatite Mines (including the mines producing Soap Stones and Talc), Ochre Mines, Asbestos Mines, Fire Clay Mines, Chromites Mines, Quartzite Mines, Quarts Mines, Silica Mines, Graphite Mines, Felspar Mines, Laterite Mines, Dolomite Mines, Red Oxide Mines, Wolfram Mines Iron Mines Ore Mines, Granite Mines, Rock Phosphate Mines, Hematite Mines Marble and Calcite Mines, Uranium Mines, Mica Mines, Lignite Mines, Gravel Mines, Slate Mines and Magnetite Mines, (iii) Construction or Maintenance of Roads or runways or in Building Operations including Laying Down Underground electric, wireless, Radio, Television, Telephone, Telegraph and Overseas Communication Cables and Similar other Underground cabling work, Electric lines, Water supply lines and Sewerage Pipe Lines (iv) Loading and unloading in (a) Goods sheds, parcel offices of Railways, (b) other goods-sheds, godowns, warehouses and other similar employments; (c) Docks and Ports; And (d) Passengers goods and Cargo Carried out at Airports ( Both International and Domestic) (v) Employment of sweeping and cleaning excluding activities prohibited under the Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993 (vi) Watch and Ward (With arms and without arms) and (vii) Stone Mines is sent herewith for information and strict compliance. The rates are applicable w.e.f. 01.10.2021.
2. Railways, being Principal Employer are required to ensure that the contractors are complying with the provisions of the Contract Labour (R&A) Act, 1970 and Minimum wages Act, 1948 strictly and arranging prescribed minimum wages to the contract labourers.
3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. Please acknowledge receipt.
4. The original letters mentioned above may be downloaded from the official website of Ministry of Labour & Employment www.clc.gov.in.
