KV Admission 2018-19 : Admission of wards of Armed / Para Military Forces
Automatic admission of children in the Kendriya Vidyalayas on the basis of transfer certificate issued by the CBSE affiliated schools run by Armed Forces (Army, Air Force, Navy) and Para Military Forces i.e. CRPF/BSF/ITBP/SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal) and CISF will be entertained only if the parent has been transferred to that place or has desired to settle at the place after his retirement,or transferred to some non-family station or posted in Naxal affected areas and choose to keep the family elsewhere.
This provision shall be applicable to schools run by Indian Coast Guard also. This provision may also be extended to the children of government employees studying in schools run by ISRO/AEES (Atomic Energy Education Society).
It is clarified that above provisions are only for the wards of Defence personnel / Para Military Forces i.e.CRPF/BSF/ITBP/SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal) and CISF viz. sons & daughters only. This will not include the grand children of Defence personnel. Provisions of KVS admission guidelines including the eligibility criteria for age and marks/Grades will be followed in letter and spirit. Also, the fee including VVN is to be paid from the month of admission of the child in the Kendriya Vidyalaya regardless of the fact that the fee for succeeding months have already been paid in the school from which TC has been issued for admission to KV. TCs issued by the CASE schools of Defence Ministry/Deptts/Authority will be endorsed by the concerned Deputy Commissioner of the region where admission is sought.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2018-19 : Eligible Age for Admission
A Child must be 5 years old as on 31st March in the academic year in which admission is sought for Class I. (Child born on 1st April should also be considered)
A. The minimum and maximum age limit for admission in Kendriya Vidyalayas in various classes is given below:(Child born on 1st April should also be considered.)
Class
Minimum Age as on 31st March
Maximum Age as on 31st March
I
5 Years
7 Years
II
6 Years
8 Years
III
7 Years
9 Years
IV
8 Years
10 Years
V
9 Years
11 Years
VI
10 Years
12 Years
VII
11 Years
13 Years
VIII
12 Years
14 Years
IX
13 Years
15 Years
X
14 Years
16 Years
Note: The maximum age limit can be relaxed by two years in case of Differently abled children by the Principal.
B. There is no age restriction for admission to Class XI provided the student is seeking admission in the year of passing Class X examination. Similarly, there will be no upper & lower age limit for admission to class Xll provided there has been no break in the continuous study of the student after passing class XI.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2018-19 : Method of Admission for Class II to IX
METHOD OF ADMISSION IN CLASS II TO VIII
Admission test shall not be conducted for admission to Class II to VIII and the admission may be granted based on Priority category system (1 to 5 or 6 as the case may be). If applications are more than the number of seats, lottery system will be followed in each category including single girl child quota (Class VI Onwards).
For admission to Class IX, an admission test shall be conducted and a merit list will be prepared for each category of priority separately. Admission shall be granted in the sequence of priority categories, in the order of merit.
(i) Admission test shall be conducted in the subjects: Hindi, English, Maths, Social Science and Science.
(ii) There will be only one paper of Admission test of 3 Hours duration & 100 marks comprising Hindi, English, Maths, Social Science & Science each of 20 marks.
(iii) Candidates must secure 33% marks in aggregate to qualify. Students belonging to SC/ST/Divyang category(PH) will be eligible for admission on securing 25% in aggregate
Out of the available seats of fresh admission 15% will be reserved for SC and 7.5% will be reserved for ST. The short fall in the number of seats reserved for SC and ST, will be worked out after considering number of SC/ST children admitted under RTE quota.
(1) In first phase, 10 seats (out of 40 seats) in Class I per section are to be filled as per RTE Provisions (25% of seats) and these 10 seats will be filled by draw of lots from all applications of SC/ST/EWS/BPL/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)who are the resident of Neighborhood/Differently abled taken together.
(2) In second phase; remaining seats are to be filled as per existing Priority category system. The short fall in the seats reserved for SC/ST, if any shall be made good by admitting SC/ST applicants.
For example : In a single Section School 6 seats are reserved for SC and 3 Seats for ST (15% for SC and 7.5% for ST). Assuming that, 2 SC candidates, 1 ST candidate and 1 Differently Abled candidate are admitted under RTE in the lottery system in first phase, then available SC seats will be considered as 6-2 = 4 and ST seats will be 3-1 = 2. The left out registered candidates from SC and ST category will be considered as per order of Priority categories for admission. In this case the remaining 24 seats will be available for admission under order of Priority of Category.
Note-I:
a) In no case the seats reserved as per RTE will be de-reserved.
b) The seats reserved for SC/ST may be interchanged, by interchanging SC seats to ST and vice- versa after 201″ April.
c) If required numbers of candidates covered under RTE do not register in 1st spell of registration then a second notification may be given in the month of April.
d) The definition/eligibility criteria of Disadvantaged Group/Weaker Section/BPUOBC (Non-creamy layer) will be as per the notification of the concerned State Governments.(The DC KVS RO Concerned may issue guidelines regarding BPL/EWS as per the latest notification of the concerned State Governments).
e) Admission test will not be conducted for Class 1.
Note-2:
A DEFINITION OF DISADVANTAGED GROUP
1. Child belonging to disadvantaged group means a child belonging to the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, the socially and educationally backward class or such other group having disadvantage owing to social, cultural, economic, geographical, linguistic, gender or such other factor as may be specified by the appropriate government, by notification (Section 2(d) of RTE Act).
2. Child with special needs and suffering from disability will be determined as per the provision mentioned in RTE Act 2009 or as defined by the concerned State Govt.
B DEFINITION OF WEAKER SECTION
Child belonging to weaker section means a child belonging to such a parent or guardian (declared by a Court or a Statute) whose annual income is lower than the minimum limit specified by the appropriate government, by notification (Section 2(e)).
The income limit regarding economically weaker sections will be applicable as notified by the State Govt. concerned.
C. DEFINITION OF NEIGHBOURHOOD & PROOF OF RESIDENCE (APPLICABLE FOR ADMISSION UNDER RTE ONLY)
Since Kendriya Vidyalayas are located at places with varied density of population, they have been categorized as follows for determining the limits of neighbourhood:
Major cities and Urban area 5 kms. Radius
(All District Hors. & Metros)
2 Places and areas other than 8 kms Radius included in I above.
Note:
1. Proof of residence shall have to be produced by all applicants. However, admission cannot be denied due to non-submission of Proof of residence.
2. A self-declaration in writing from the parent about distance may also be accepted to this effect.
Interaction with the Joint Secretary (BC), Commission for Sub- Categorization of OBCs
Reminder
No.21/1/2016-CS.I(PR/CMS)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
2nd Floor, Khan Market,
New Delhi-110003
Date: 27th Feb., 2018.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT:- Interaction with the Joint Secretary (BC), Commission for Sub- Categorization of OBCs — regarding.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. of even number 20th February, 2018 on the subject mentioned above and to state that on scrutiny of the data available on CSCMS portal, it is observed that many Ministries/Departments have not yet updated the information with reference to Categorization/Sub-Categorization of OBC officers along with the data relating to the “State” from which the OBC candidates appeared/selected in respect of CSS Cadre (ASO to JS-in-situ) in the CSCMS portal . In view of the above, it is once again requested that the same may kindly be updated positively by 27th February, 2018 (Tuesday).
(Anil Tripathi)
Under Secretary to Government of India
Payment of Overtime Allowance in the revised pay to the employees of Defence Industrial Establishments governed by the Factories Act, 1948.
No.13(3)/2016/D(Civ-II)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
(Department of Defence)
D(Civ-II)
B-wing, Sena Bhavan
New Delhi, the 26th February,2018
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Payment of Overtime Allowance (OTA) in the revised pay to the employees of Defence Industrial Establishments governed by the Factories Act, 1948.
Consequent upon revision of pay structure as per VII CPC recommendations, the matter regarding payment of OTA, as per revised pay, to the employees of the Defence Industrial Establishments under the Factories Act, 1948 has been considered in consultation with the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Law & Justice.
2. It has been decided that the Overtime Allowance shall be paid so the employees of the Defence Industrial Establishment governed by the Factories Act, 1948 on the basis of revised wages with effect from the date the wages have been revised i.e 1.1.2016. The OTA on the basis of revised wages is subject to the conditions stipulated in this Ministry’s OM No.14(1)/97/D(Civ-II) dated 1st July,1998
3. It is further added/clarified that those categories of workers who come within the scope of section 64 of the Factiories Act and whose basic pay exceed the wage limit, as specified in sub section (6) of Section (1) of the payment of wages Act 1936, are entitled for payment of OTA in terms of MoD OM No.14(2)/27/D(civ-II) dated 25.06.1983 on the basis of wage limit notionally determined. Accordingly, OTA will be paid to them on the basis of wage limit notionaly determined on the Ministry of Laboury & Employment based on the consumed expenditure survey published by NSSO. Thereafter, the OTA will be paid to them on the basis of new wage limit notionally determined, if the basis pay exceeds the new wage limit.
4. The other conditions as laid domw in this Ministry’s letter No.14(1)/97/D(Civ-II) dated 1st July, 1998 shall remain unchanged.
5. This issues with the concurrence of MoD (finance/AG/PB) vide their Dy No.01/AG/PB dated 15.02.2018 and after consultation with Ministry of Labour & Employment vide their ID No. Z-16025/09/2017-ISH-II dated 13.11.2017
(Dalpat Singh)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tel. 23014675
Finmin Order : Guidelines on Air Travel on Official Tours – Purchase of air ticket from authorized agent
No. 19024/22/2017-E.IV
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 27th February, 2018
Office Memorandum
Subject: – Guidelines on Air Travel on Official Tours — Purchase of air ticket from authorized agent.
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The undersigned is directed to refer to thisDepartments’ O.M. No. 19024/22/2017-E.IV dated 19.07.2017 regarding guidelines on Air travel where the Govt. of India bears the cost of passage. As per this O.M., Ministries/Departments were asked to ensure that these instructions are given adequate coverage and were to be circulated to all so that ‘lack of knowledge’ of the rules is not cited as an excuse. In spite of these instructions, a large number of cases for relaxation of air travel guidelines due to purchase of air ticket from unauthorized travel agents, are still being received in this Department.
2. The matter has been re-considered and it has been decided that all such cases of air travel where tickets have been purchased after issue of this Department’s O.M. dated 19.07.2017, seeking relaxation of air travel guidelines pertaining to purchase of air ticket from authorized agent, should have the approval of Secretary of the Administrative Ministry before referring the same to Department of Expenditure.
This is issued with the approval of Secretary Expenditure.
(Nirmala Dev)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
Purchase of Laptops and similar devices for eligible officers – FINMIN Instructions
F.No.08(34)/2017-E II(A)
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
E.ll(A).B.ranch
New Delhi, the 20th February, 2018
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Instructions for the purchase of laptops/notebooks and similar devices for eligible officers – revised guidelines.
ln supersession to this Ministry’s Office Memorandum bearing No. 08(64)/2017-E..II(A) dated 27th September 2016, regarding purchase of Note Book/Lap-Top computers by Ministries/ Departments & delegation of powers thereof, it has been decided that lap{op; tablet; notepad; ultrabook; notebook, net-book or devices of similar categories may be issued to officers of the rank of Deputy Secretary and above for discharge of official work. These powers shall continue to be exercised in consultation with the Financial Adviser by the Secretary of the Ministry/ Department or any other authority who are specifically delegated these powers by this Ministry from time to time, duly taking into consideration the functional requirements and budgetary provisions.
2. This would, however, be subject to the following conditions:
(i) Cost of device: The Cost of device including Standard software* shall not exceed Rs. 80,000/-
Standard Software: Any software (Operating System, Antivirus software or MS-Office etc.) that is essential for the running of device towards discharge of official functions/duties.
(ii) Purchase Procedures: As prescribed under GFRS/CVC guidelines may be followed.
(iii) Safety, Security & Maintenance of Device: The officer, who is given the device, shall be personally responsible for its safety and security as well as security of data/information, though the device shall continue to remain Government property. The officer concerned will be at liberty to get the device insured at his personal cost.
(iv) Retention/Replacement of device:
a) No new device may be sanctioned to an officer, who has already been allotted a device, in a Ministry /Department, up to five years. Any further issue of laptop in case of loss/damage beyond repairs within the prescribed period, should be considered only after the cost is recovered from the officer based on the book value after deducting the depreciation.
b) For the purpose of calculation of the book value, a depreciation of 25% per year, on straight line method, be adopted.
c) Post the completion of five years of usage, the officer shall retain the issued device.
(v) Conditions at the time of transfer, Superannuation etc.:
a) ln case where, at the time of purchase of device if the residual service of the officer is less than 5 years or in case the officer is transferred/deputed to State Govt. but with residual service of less than 5 years or the officer leaves the Government Service within 5 years of purchase of such device, the officer concerned will have the option of retaining the device by paying the annunl after deducting the depreciation.
b) Upon transfer/deputation of the officer to other Ministry/ Departments Attached/Subordinate offices of the Government of India or to the State Government in case of Officers of the All India Services, the officer will have the option of retaining the existing device and in case of such retention, this fact should be specifically mentioned in the Last Pay Certificate (LPC).
3. Instructions for Ministries/Departments:
(i) For the officials who are currently holding laptops, notebooks or similar devices in accordance with the provisions of O.M. dt. 2710912016, the terms & conditions for retention/disposal of the device shall continue to be governed under the existing instructions of the said O.M.
(ii) The applicability of the provisions of this order to the officers of Armed Forcesi Para-Military Forces, officers of MoD & other similar establishments would be subject to restrictions imposed by the concerned departments/organizations duly taking into consideration the security of information. ln all such cases the security of the information shall be the responsibility of the concerned department.
4. This is issued with the approval of Secretary (Expenditure).
No.7(2)/EV/2016
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
New Delhi, the 27th February, 2018
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980 -Tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 01.01.2018 to 31.03.2018 – reg.
The Tables of Benefits for Savings Fund to the beneficiaries under the Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980, which are being issued on a quarterly basis from 01.01.2017 onwards, as brought out in this Ministry’s OM of even number dated 17.03.2017, for the quarter from 01.01.2018 to 31.03.2018, as worked out by IRDA based on the interest rate of 7.6% per annum (compounded quarterly) as notified by the Department of Economic Affairs as per their Resolution No.5(1)-B(PD)/2017 dated 01.01.2018, are enclosed.
2. The Tables enclosed are of two categories as per the existing practice. As hitherto, the first Table of Benefits for the savings fund of the scheme is based on the subscription of Rs.10 p.m. from 1.1.1982 to 31.12.1989 and Rs.15 p.m. w.e.f. 1.1.1990 onwards. The second Table of Benefits for savings fund is based on a subscription of Rs.10 p.m. for those employees who had opted out of the revised rate of subscription w.e.f. 1.1.1990.
3. These orders are in respect of Table of Benefits for the period from 01.01.2018 to 31.03.2018.
4. In their application to the employees of Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders are issued after consultation with the Comptroller 86 Auditor General of India.
7th CPC Dress Allowance – Railway Board Clarification Order
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD
F. No. PC-VII/201811/7/5/1
New Delhi, dated : 15.02.2018
The General Managers
All Indian Railways & PUs
(as per standard mailing list)
Sub : Implementation of the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission on Dress Allowance.
Vide Board’s letter F. No. PC-VII/2017/I/7/5/7 dated 03.10.2017 circulated as RBE No. 141/2017, Government’s decision on payment of Dress Allowance at specified rates annually to eligible categories of employees, was notified. It was mentioned in the circular that this Dress Allowance would be in lieu of basic uniform and uniform-related allowances hitherto supplied/paid to Railway employees. The orders were specifically mentioned as taking effect from 01.07.2017.
2. Two Railways (WCR and SECR) have now raised queries on whether Uniform stock already finalised/under finalisation for procurement in some categories should lead to non-payment of the Dress Allowance due from July, 2017. In this context, it is pointed out that the 7th CPC recommendations on Dress Allowance (Chapter 8.16 of the 7th CPC Report) did not comment on liquidation of uniform stock procured/under procurement prior to payment of Dress Allowance to eligible categories of employees. The Ministry of Finance’s OM dated 02.08.2017 that notified implementation of this accepted recommendation also did not have any caveat on Dress Allowance not having to be paid with effect from July, 2017 to cater to procurement processes of uniforms already initiated as on the date of notification of the said OM. Accordingly, RBE No. 141/2017 also did not specify any such caveat while notifying the date of effect of the orders as 01.07.2017.
3. If any Railway/PU is unable to make payment of Dress Allowance in terms of RBE No. 141/2017 and desires a review of existing instructions on the matter, it may send a comprehensive proposal in this regard with the concurrence of PFA and approval of the GM, to enable the matter to be put up to Board.
(S. Balachandra Iyer)
Executive Director/PC-II
Railway Board
