F.No.W-02/0004/2014-DPE(WC)-GL-X III/2020
Government of India
Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises
Department of Public Enterprises
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Public Enterprises Bhawan
Block 14, CGO Complex,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003
Dated : 17th August, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Board level post and below Board level posts including Non-unionised Supervisors of Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSEs)-Revision of Pay scales w.e.f. 01.01.1997-Payment of IDA at revised rates-reg
In modification of this Department of OM of even number dated 03.04.2020, the rate of DA payable to Executives of CPSEs (1997 pay revision) is as follows:
a) Date from which payable : 01.07.2020
b) Average AICPI (1960=100) for the quarter March ‘2020 to May 2020
March, 2020 :7441
April, 2020 :7510
May, 2020 :7533
3. All Administrative Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are requested to bring the foregoings to the notice of the CPSE under their administrative control for necessary action at their end.
F.No. W-02/0003/2014-DPE( WC)-GL-XIV/20
Government of India
Ministry of Heavy Industry & Public Enterprises
Department of Public Enterprises
Public Enterprises Bhawan
Block 14, CGO Complex
Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003
Dated: 17th August. 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Payment of DA to Board level/below Board level executives and non-unionized supervisors following IDA scales of pay in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) on 1987 and 1992 basis.
The undersigned is directed to refer to Para No.4 of this Department’s O.M. No. 2(50)/86-DPE( WC) dated 19.07.1995 wherein the rates of DA payable to the executives holding Board level post have been indicated. In accordance with the DA scheme Spelt out in Annexure- III of the said O.M., the installments of DA become payable from 1st January, 1st April 1st July and 1st October, every year based on the price increase above quarterly Index average of 1099 (1960 100).
2. In continuation of this Department’s O.M. of even No. dated 03.04.2020. the rates of DA payable to the executives of CPSEs holding Board level post. below Board level post and Non-Unionized Supervisors following IDA pattern of 1992 pay scales may be modified as follows:-
(a) Date from which payable: 01.07.2020
(b) AICPI (Linked to 1960=100) for the quarter March’ 2020- May’ 2020
March, 2019 – 7441
April, 2020 – 7510
May, 2020 – 7533
Average of the quarter – 7495
(c) Increase over link point : 6396(7495-1099)
(d) % increase over link point :582%(6395/1099* 100)
DA Rates for various Pay Ranges
Basic Pay per Month
DA Rates
UptoRs.3500
582% of pay subject lo minimum of Rs.12792/-
Above Rs.3500 and Upto Rs.6500
436.5% of pay subject to minimum of Rs.20370/-
Above Rs.6500 and Upto Rs.9500
349.2% of pay subject to minimum of Rs.28373/-
Above Rs.9500
291% of pay subject to minimum of Rs.33174/-
3. The payment on account of dearness allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded off to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.
4. The quantum of IDA payable from 01.07.2020 at the old system of neutralization @ Rs.2.00 per point shift for decrease of 23 points, may be Rs.46/- and at AICPI 7495, DA payable may be Rs. 13579.75 to the executives holding Board level post. below Board level post and non-unionized supervisors following IDA pattern in the CPSEs of 1987 pay scales.
5. All administrative Ministries/Departments of Government of India are requested to bring the foregoing to the notice of the CPSEs under their administrative control for necessary action at their end.
F.No. W-02/0002/2014-DPE(WC)-GL-XII./2020
Government of India
Ministry of Heavy Industry & Public Enterprises
Department of Public Enterprises
Public Enterprises Bhawan
Block 14, CGO Complex,
Lodi Road, New Delhi-1 10003
Dated: 17th August 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject :- Board level posts and below Board level posts including Non-unionized supervisors in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)- Revision of scales of pay w.e.f. 01.01.2007 – Payment of IDA at revised rates – regarding.
In modification of this Department’s O.M. of even No. dated 03.04.2020. the rate of DA payable to the executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSES (2007 pay revision) is as follows:-
(a) Date from which payable: 01.07.2020
(b) Average AICPI (2001=100) for the quarter March’ 2020- May’ 2020
March, 2020 – 326
April, 2020 – 329
May, 2020 – 330
Average of the quarter -328.33
(c) Link Point: 126.33 (as on 01.01.2007)
(d) Increase over link point: 202 (328.33 minus 126.33)
(e) DA Rate w.e.f. 01.07.2020: 159.9% [202 : 126.33)x 100]
2. The above rate of DA i.e. 159.9% would be applicable in the case of IDA employees who have been allowed revised pay scales (2007) as per DPE O.Ms. dated 26.11.2008, 09.02.2009 & 02.04.2009.
3. All administrative Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are requested to bring the foregoing to the notice of the CPSEs under their administrative control for necessary action at their end.
No. W-02/0039/2017-DPE(WC)-GL-XI/20
Government of India
Ministry of Heavy Industry & Public Enterprises
Department of Public Enterprises
Public Enterprises Bhawan
Block 14, CGO Complex,
Lodi Road, New Delhi-1 10003
Dated: 14th August, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Board level and below Board level posts including Non-unionised Supervisors in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)- Revision of scales of pay w.e.f. 01.01.2017 – Payment of IDA at revised rates – regarding.
The undersigned is directed to refer to the para / and Annexure-III (B) of DPE’s OM dated 03.08.2017 wherein the rates of DA payable to the Board level and below Board level executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs have been indicated. The next installment for revision of rates of DA Is due from 01.07.2020. Accordingly, the rate of DA payable to the executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs is as follows:-
(a) Date from which payable : 01.07.2020
(b) Average AICPI (2001=100) for the quarter March’ 2020- May’ 2020
March, 2020 326
April, 2020 329
‘May, 2020 330
Average of the quarter 328.33
(c) Link Point: :277.33 (as on 01.01.2017)
(d) Increase over link point :51 (328.33 minus 277.33)
(e) DA Rate w.e.f. 01.07.2020 :18.4% [51 +277 .33)x 100]
2. The above rate of DA i.e. 18.4% would be applicable in the case of IDA employees who have been allowed revised pay scales (2017) as per DPE O.Ms. dated 03.08.2017, 04.08.2017 & 07.09.2017.
3. All administrative Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are requested to bring the foregoings to the notice of the CPSEs under their administrative control for necessary action at their end.
Cabinet approves setting up of National Recruitment Agency to conduct Common Eligibility Test
Cabinet approves creation of National Recruitment Agency (NRA), paving the way for a transformational reform in the recruitment process for central government jobs
NRA: A Multi-Agency Body to encompass the first level test by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) and the Institute of Banking Service Personnel (IBPS)
Common eligibility Test (CET) to screen candidates at the first level for SSC, RRBs and IBPS
CET: A computer based online Common Eligibility Test (CET) for the Graduate, the Higher Secondary (12thpass) and the Matriculate (10th Pass) candidates as a path-breaking reform.
CET in Every District: Ease of Access to Rural youth, women and disadvantaged candidates
CET: Focus on access to Test Centres in Aspirational Districts
CET: Uniform Transformative Recruitment Process
CET In; Multiplicity of Exams Out
CET by NRA: Robust use of ICT to Eradicate Malpractices
CET: A first stage screening of eligible candidates
CET to reduce Recruitment Cycle
NRA to conduct Mock Test for rural youth
NRA to have mock tests, 24×7 helpline and grievance redressal portal
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for creation of National Recruitment Agency (NRA), paving the way for a transformational reform in the recruitment process for central government jobs.
Recruitment Reform – a major boon for the youth
At present, candidates seeking government jobs have to appear for separate examinations conducted by multiple recruiting agencies for various posts, for which similar eligibility conditions have been prescribed. Candidates have to pay fee to multiple recruiting agencies and also have to travel long distances for appearing in various exams. These multiple recruitment examinations are a burden on the candidates, as also on the respective recruitment agencies, involving avoidable/repetitive expenditure, law and order/security related issues and venue related problems. On an average, 2.5 crore to 3 crore candidates appear in each of these examinations. A common eligibility Test would enable these candidates to appear once and apply to any or all of these recruitment agencies for the higher level of examination. This would indeed be a boon to all the candidates.
National Recruitment Agency (NRA)
A multi-agency body called the National Recruitment Agency (NRA) will conduct a Common Eligibility Test (CET) to screen/shortlist candidates for the Group B and C (non-technical) posts. NRA will have representatives of Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Finance/Department of Financial Services, the SSC, RRB & IBPS. It is envisioned that the NRA would be a specialist body bringing the state-of-the-art technology and best practices to the field of Central Government recruitment.
Access to Examination Centres
Examination Centres in every District of the country would greatly enhance access to the candidates located in far-flung areas. Special focus on creating examination infrastructure in the 117 Aspirational Districts would go a long way in affording access to candidates at a place nearer to where they reside. The benefits in terms of cost, effort, safety and much more would be immense. The proposal will not only ease access to rural candidates, it will also motivate the rural candidates residing in the far-flung areas to take the examination and thereby, enhance their representation in Central Government jobs. Taking job opportunities closer to the people is a radical step that would greatly enhance ease of living for the youth.
Major Relief to poor Candidates
Presently, the candidates have to appear in multiple examinations conducted by multiple agencies. Apart from the examination fees, candidates have to incur additional expenses for travel, boarding, lodging and other such. A single examination would reduce the financial burden on candidates to a large extent.
Women candidates to benefit greatly
Women candidates especially from rural areas face constraints in appearing in multiple examinations as they have to arrange for transportation and places to stay in places that are far away. They sometimes have to find suitable persons to accompany them to these Centres that are located far away. The location of test centres in every District would greatly benefit candidates from rural areas in general and women candidates in particular.
Bonanza for Candidates from Rural Areas
Given the financial and other constraints, the candidates from rural background have to make a choice as to which examination they want to appear in. Under the NRA, the candidates by appearing in one examination will get an opportunity to compete for many posts. NRA will conduct the first-level /Tier I Examination which is the stepping stone for many other selections.
CET Score to be valid for three years, no bar on attempts
The CET score of the candidate shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of declaration of the result. The best of the valid scores shall be deemed to be the current score of the candidate. There shall be no restriction on the number of attempts to be taken by a candidate to appear in the CET subject to the upper age limit. Relaxation in the upper age limit shall be given to candidates of SC/ST/OBC and other categories as per the extant policy of the Government. This would go a long way in mitigating the hardship of candidates who spend a considerable amount of time, money and effort preparing and giving these examinations every year.
Standardised Testing
NRA shall conduct a separate CET each for the three levels of graduate, higher secondary (12th pass) and the matriculate (10th pass) candidates for those non-technical posts to which recruitment is presently carried out by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) and by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). Based on the screening done at the CET score level, final selection for recruitment shall be made through separate specialised Tiers (II, III etc) of examination which shall be conducted by the respective recruitment agencies. The curriculum for this test would be common as would be the standard. This would greatly ease the burden of candidates who are at present required to prepare for each of the examinations separately as per different curriculum.
Scheduling Tests and choosing Centres
Candidates would have the facility of registering on a common portal and give a choice of Centres. Based on availability, they would be allotted Centres. The ultimate aim is to reach a stage wherein candidates can schedule their own tests at Centres of their choice.
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES BY NRA
Multiple languages
The CET would be available in a number of languages. This would greatly facilitate people from different parts of the country to take the exam and have an equal opportunity of being selected.
Scores – access to multiple recruitment agencies
Initially the scores would be used by the three major recruitment agencies. However, over a period of time it is expected that other recruitment agencies in the Central Government would adopt the same. Further, it would be open for other agencies in the public as well as private domain to adopt it if they so choose. Thus, in the long run, the CET score could be shared with other recruiting agencies in the Central Government, State Governments/Union Territories, Public Sector Undertaking and Private Sector. This would help such organizations in saving costs and time spent on recruitment.
Shortening the recruitment cycle
A single eligibility test would significantly reduce the recruitment cycle. Some Departments have indicated their intention to do away with any second level test and go ahead with recruitment on the basis of CET scores, Physical Tests and Medical examination. This would greatly reduce the cycle and benefit a large section of youth.
Financial Outlay
The Government has sanctioned a sum of Rs. 1517.57 crore for the National Recruitment Agency (NRA). The expenditure will be undertaken over a period of three years. Apart from setting up the NRA, costs will be incurred for setting up examination infrastructure in the 117 Aspirational Districts.
OFFICE OF CONTROLLER GENERAL OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS ULAN BATAR MARG, PALAM, DELHI CANTT.-110010
No. AN/II/2151/MACPS/AO
Date : 17th August, 2020
To
All PCsDA / CsDA , PCA(Fys) Kolkata & Admin- Pay Section (Local)
Subject : Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS): Accounts Officer
Reference: DoP&T OM No. 35034/3/2015-Estt.(D) dated 22nd October, 2019.
References for grant of MACPS to Accounts Officers of this department have been received in this HQrs Office. On scrutiny of these applications it has been observed that certain informations which are required to process the case further have not been provided.
2. Accordingly, it is requested that the cases of Accounts Officers serving under your organization / proforma control, due for grant of MACPS may please be reviewed in the light of DoP&T OM under reference and the case(s) of eligible Accounts Officer(s) for grant of financial benefit under MACPS (due up to March 2021) may please be forwarded to this HQrs office, along with the following information / documents for further examination and necessary action:
(a) Your specific recommendation regarding grant of MACP to eligible Accounts Officer concerned.
(b) APAR grading as applicable in the case (kindly refer para 17 (i) & (ii) of Annexure-I to DOP&T OM under reference).
(c) Service particular in respect of the eligible Accounts Officer concerned, duly cross-checked with the entries made in the Service Book of the officer, may be provided as per Annexure ‘A’ enclosed to this circular.
(d) Whether any penalties are operative or would become operative against the Accounts Officer concerned If so, full details regarding nature of the penalty awarded, the period up to which it will be operative etc, may be furnished in a separate Annexure along with a copy of office order notifying the penalty.
(e) Ten years disciplinary certificate, in accordance with the provisions contained in DOP&T OM No. 22011/5/86-Estt.(D), dated 27.03.1990 in respect of the eligible Accounts Officer concerned may be furnished as per Annexure ‘B’ enclosed to this circular.
3. Further, case(s) of eligible Accounts Officer(s) which were forwarded earlier to this HQrs Office for grant of MACP, may also be reviewed in the light of above mentioned OM and the same may be resend as per the guidelines given in para 2 above, for further necessary action.
4. The requisite information / documents may please be forwarded to this HQrs office urgently by 11th September, 2020.
5. In case no Accounts Officer of the organization is found eligible for grant of MACPS, the same may please be intimated to this HQrs office through a NIL report.
Draft Regulation of remuneration in case of contract appointment of retired Central Government Employees
F.No.03-25/2020-E.111 A
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
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Dated 13.08.2020
Office Memorandum
Subject: Regulation of remuneration in case of contract appointment of retired Central Government employees – Request for views/comments of Ministries/Department
Ministries/Departments of Government of India appoint retired Central Government employees on contract basis, including as Consultants as and when required. However, presently there are no uniform guidelines for regulation of salary for such contractual appointees.
2. It has been felt that there is a need to have uniformity to regulate salary of such contractual appointment of retired Central Government employees. The issue is under examination in Department of Expenditure. Accordingly a DRAFT O.M prescribing guidelines for regulation of pay of such contractual appointees has been prepared and enclosed herewith. All the Ministries and Departments of Government of India are requested to submit their views/comments, if any, on this issue. The comments may be sent to <[email protected]>; within 10 days of issue of this communication.
Disbursement of salary, wages and pension to the Central Government Employees and pensioners in the State of Maharashtra for the month of August 2020 on account of Ganpati Festival
No. Confd./Festival-2020
Dated: 14.08.2020
To
The Controller General of Accounts, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan, E, Block G.P.O. Complex, INA, New Delhi – 110023.
Sub: – Disbursement of Salary / Pension and wages to the Central Government Employees and Pensioners in the State of Maharashtra for August — 2020 on account of Ganpati Festival to be celebrated from 22nd August to 1st September 2020.
Sir,
it is to bring to your kind notice that the Ganpati festival will be celebrated in Maharashtra from 22nd August to 1st September 2020, it is one of the most important festival in Maharashtra and celebrated very enthusiastically by all classes of society.
As the festival will start from 22nd August 2020 to 1st September 2020, so it will be very helpful to all the Central government employees and pensioners to celebrate in good manner without facing financial hard ship.
it is therefore, requested to kindly cause orders to make payment of Salary and Pension of Central Govt. Employees and pensioners in advance before 22nd August 2020 on the same analogy as the orders for payment of Salary and Pension have been issued in R/O kerala for Onam Festival vide your OM. No. F.No. 03002(2)/1/2020/TAIV/390 dt 10.08.2020.
An early action is highly solicited.
With regards
Yours Sincerely
(R.N. Parashar) Secretary General Confederation of CGE& Workers
Office of the Controller General of Defence Accounts Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt.-110010
No.: AN/1058/SPARROW/Vol-III
Date: 13/08/2020
IMPORTANT CIRCULAR
To,
All IDAS Officers (SAG & Above)
Sub: Submission of APARs: IDAS Officers
MoD (Fin.) has intimated that the Secretary (Defence Finance) is due for retirement on superannuation on 31/10/2020 and has requested to submit APARs of IDAS officers for the year 2019-20 which are required to be reported or reviewed by the Secretary (Defence Finance).
2. Important due dates for submission of APAR have been prescribed by DoPT vide OM No. 21011/02/2016-Est(A-11)-Part II dated 11/06/2020 as circulated vide this HQrs circular no. AN/1058/SPARROW/Vol-11 dated 17/06/2020 as under:
a) Submission of self-appraisal by the officer : 31/08/2020
b) Forwarding of report by Reporting Authority : 30/09/2020
c) Forwarding of report by Reviewing Authority : 15/11/2020
d) Appraisal by Accepting Authority. : 31/12/2020
3. It is, therefore, requested to submit the self-appraisal and/or record the appraisal of your sub ordinates, as may be applicable, by the dates prescribed in the above mentioned OM, so that the same can be reported or reviewed by the Secretary (Defence Finance) within due dates.
