No. AB-14017/10/2014-Estt (RR) (3104937)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
New Delhi
Dated the 4th July, 2014
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Model Recruitment Rules for the Staff Car Driver category of posts — review regarding.
The model RRs for the post of Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) issued vide this Department OM No. AB-14017/73/07-Estt. (RR) dated 7.11.2007 which also included the brief provisions for higher grade of the Staff Car Driver category posts have been reviewed and for higher Grades framed in the light of promotion scheme for Staff Car Drivers issued vide OM No. 22036/1/92-Estt. (D) dated 30.11.1993 as subsequently modified vide OM dated 27.7.1995, OM dated 15/2/2001 and vide OM dated 13.2.2002 and the replacement scales as per CCS (RP) Rules. The UPSC has also been consulted while framing the model RRs of these posts. Accordingly, the revised Model Recruitment Rules for the same are enclosed as Annexure to this Office Memorandum.
2. Ministries / Departments may review the existing rules and notify the revised rules conforming to the Model Recruitment Rules. These may also be forwarded to all autonomous/ statutory bodies for adoption. The Ministry of Home Affairs is also requested to forward these Model RRs to the UT Administrations for appropriate- action.
3.Hindi version will follow,
(Mukta Goel)
Director (E-I)
Original Order :
http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/AB-14017_10_2014-Estt.RR-07072014.pdf
The scheme of Joint Consultative Machinery is a platform for constructive dialogue between the representatives of the staff side and the official side for peaceful resolution of all disputes between the Government as employer and the employees. The scheme was introduced in 1966 with the objectives of promoting harmonious relations and securing the greatest measure of cooperation between the Central 1 Government as the employer and the employees in matters of common concern and with the object of further increasing the efficiency of the public service combined with the well being of those employed. The scheme is a non statutory one mutually agreed upon between the staff side and the official side.
2. What is the applicability of the JCM Scheme?
The scheme covers all regular civil employees of the Central Government, except:
(a)The Class -I services;
(b)The Class-II services, other than the Central Secretariat Services and the other comparable services in the headquarters organisation of the Government;
(c) Persons in industrial establishments employed mainly in managerial or administrative capacity, and those who being employed in supervisory capacity drawing salary going beyond grade pay of Rs.4200/- per month;
(d)Employees of the Union Territories; and
(e)Police personnel.
3. What is the structure of the Joint Councils under the JCM Scheme?
The scheme provides for setting up of Joint Councils at the National, Departmental and Regional / Office levels. The National Council, chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, is the apex body.
4. How are staff side members selected for various Joint Councils?
The representatives of the staff side for various Joint Councils are chosen / selected from members of the recognized service associations/ unions.
5. What is the time schedule for holding meetings of the National/Departmental Councils?
As per the JCM Scheme, ordinary meeting of the National Council/ Departmental Council may be held as often as necessary as but not less than once in four months.
6. How recognition is granted to the staff associations?
The Department of Personnel & Training being the nodal department for matters relating to Joint Consultative Machinery and Compulsory Arbitration, has notified Central Civil Services (Recognition of Associations) Rules, 1993 for the purpose of granting recognition to various service associations. Recognition is actually granted by the concerned Ministry/ Department in accordance with the CCS (RSA) Rules, 1993. In case of any doubt or confusion, the matter is referred to the JCA Section of the Department of Personnel & Training for clarification/ advice.
7. What are the facilities available to recognised associations?
The recognized associations/ unions enjoy certain facilities like:
(a) Negotiations with the employer;
(b)Correspondence and meetings with the head of the administrative departments;
(c)Provision of accommodation for the associations subject to availability;
(d)Facility of special casual leave up to 20 days in a year to the office bearers of the associations.
(e)Payment of T.A/ D.A for attending officially sponsored meetings; and
(f) Facility of seeking transfer of Chief Executive of the Union / association to the Headquarters of the appropriate head of administration.
8. What will happen if there is no agreement between the staff and the official side?
If there is no agreement between the staff and the official side on an arbitrable issue, then the matter is to be referred to the Board of Arbitration if so desired by the staff side.Â
9. What are the issues on which arbitration is possible?
The arbitration is limited to the following issues:
(a) Pay and allowances;
(b)Weekly hours of work ; and
(c) Leave
10.Is the award given by the Board of Arbitration binding on the parties?
The award given by the Board of Arbitration is binding on the Government as well as the staff side subject to the overriding authority of the Parliament. The award can be modified/ rejected only with the approval of the Parliament through a formal resolution on grounds affecting national economy or social justice.
The Union Minister for Steel, Mines and Labour & Employment, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar has launched the online registration system for allotment of Provident Fund Code Number, which can be used by establishments in New Delhi today. On the occasion, he said that his Government was committed to provide better services to stakeholders. He congratulated the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for achieving one of the tasks given by him regarding provision of this facility. He hoped that EPFO will also achieve other tasks assigned to it for first 100 days, including the allocation of Universal Account Number to the members of the fund.Â
On the occasion, the Union Minister of State, Shri Vishnu Deo Sai said that this facility will make the establishment registration system easy and transparent. The Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Smt. Gauri Kumar was also present on the occasion.Â
It was observed that earlier establishments which had to take a PF code number were required to make a physical application and submit the same at the PF office concerned. This sometimes led to avoidable delays in getting the code number. With the introduction of the new facility, such establishments can register themselves online through a link provided in the Organisation’s website. All the necessary instructions for filling up of the form and checklist have been provided online. On successful completion of the registration process, the PF code number will be allotted online after verification of the PAN number entered by the applicant within a day. This is also done by the system without manual intervention. A dashboard will be provided on the website to track the status of applications.Â
The adoption of this new process would drastically cut short the time required for getting code number and it is a part of the commitment of the Organisation to be more responsive to the needs of the stakeholders by utilizing technology. This is also expected to address the criticism that establishments face many hurdles and bureaucratic delays in starting their businesses in the country and therefore this initiative would help in establishing a business-friendly and pro-compliance environment.Â
Under which rules Civil Service Examination (CSE) is conducted?
Civil Services Examination (CSE) is conducted as per provisions contained in the Civil Service Examination Rules notified every year by the Department of Personnel & Training, Government of India and published on the web-site of the Union Public Service Comission (UPSC).
Which agency is responsible for conducting the Civil Service Examination?
The Union Public Service Commission
What will be the number of vacancies to be filled on the basis of result of a particular Civil Services Examination?
The number of vacancies is specified in the notice issued by the Union Public Service Commission, after getting the details from various cadre controlling authorities (CCAs) for the services to which recruitment is made by the Central Government on the basis of Civil Services Examination (CSE).
To how many services am I eligible to be recruited on the basis CSE?
Recruitment is generally made to the following services on the basis of Civil Service Examination:
i. The Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Group ‘A’
ii. The Indian Foreign Service (IFoS), Group ‘A’
iii. The Indian Police Service (IPS), Group ‘A’
iv. The Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service (IAS), Group ‘A’.
v. The Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAS), Group ‘A’.
vi. Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Central Excise), (IAS) Gr. “A”.
vii. The Indian Defence Accounts Service (IAS), Group ‘A’.
viii. The Indian Revenue Service, (IT) Group ‘A’.
ix. The Indian Ordnance Factories Service, Group ‘A’. (Asstt. WorksManager—Administration).
x. The Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’.
xi. The Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’.
xii. The Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group ‘A’. ‘
xiii. The Indian Railway Accounts Service, Group ‘A’.
xiv. The Indian Railway Personnel Service, Group ‘A’.
xv. Post of Assistant Security Commissioner, Group ‘A’ in RailwayProtection Force.
xvi. The Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A’.
xvii. The Indian Information Service, Junior Grade Group ‘A’.
xviii. Indian Trade Service, Group ‘A’ (Gr. Ill).
xix. Indian Corporate Law Service. Group ‘A’.
xx. Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade).
xxi. Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep. Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service, Group ‘B’.
xxii. Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diuand Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service. Group ‘B’.
xxiii. Pondicherry Civil Service, Group ‘B’.
xxiv. Pondicherry Police Service, Group ‘B’.
The above mentioned services are categorized / classified into (i) Technical Services and (ii) Non-Technical services.
Based on your medical rport, you are either eligible/fit only for all non-technical services (not fit for technical services), both eligible/fit for technical as well as all non-technical services (fit for all services) or eligible/fit for non-technical and some of the technical services or eligible/fit for none of the technical as well as non-technical service (unfit for all services).
The Technical services under CSE are as follows.
i. The Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group ‘A’.
ii. Railway Protection Force (RPF) Group A,
iii. Indian Police Service, Gr. A,
iv. Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman &Â Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service. Group ‘B’.
v. Pondicherry Police Service, Group ‘B’
vi. Indian Ordinance Factories Service (IOFS) Group A.
Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW)- May2014
According to a press release issued by the Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour & Employment the All-India CPI-IW for May, 2014Â increased by 2 points and pegged at 244 (two hundred and forty four only)
No.997012/2014-Estt (Pay)
Government of India
Department of Personnel & Training
Establishment (Pay) Division
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North Block New Delhi
Dated the 26th June, 2014
CIRCULAR
It is brought to notice that any amendment of Fundamental Rules / Service Rules is required to be made with the approval of President under powers vested by Article 309 of the Constitution. It is clarified that FR 22(1)(a)(1) continues to exist.
2. Similarly, the Rule 2(2)(vii) of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008 has not been deleted as in the case of FR 22(1)(a)(1) above.
3. Hence, the mode of pay fixation as provided for in FR 22(1)(a)(1) continues to apply in respect of cases in the pre-reviscd scales. Also, the Rule 2(2)(vii) of CCS (RP) Rules 2008 read with OM No.3/13/2008-Estt (Pay-II) dated 11th November, 2008, continues to apply in cases of pay fixation of reemployed persons.
(Mukesh Chaturvedi)
Director (Pay)
Original Order :
http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/997012_2014-Estt_Pay.pdf
No.25/17/2014-CS-II(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension
Department of Personnel & Training
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market,
New Delhi-110003,
Dated: the 24th June, 2014.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub:- Weeding out of files/records – reg.
The undersigned is directed to say that on review, a large number of old dossiers of ACRs/ APARs in respect of PSs, PPSs ahd Sr. PPSs retained in this section are being considered for weeding out. The ACRs/APARs of officers may be destroyed after five years/more from the date of his/her retirement. As per the instruction contained in this Department’s OM No. 21011/1/2005- Estt(A)(Part-III) dated 02.04.2012, before any ACR dossier is weeded out on completion the normal retention period, it may be certified by the concerned section that no request for handing over the ACR dossier has been received from that retired officer.
2. Accordingly, cadre units participating in CSSS are requested to intimate the details of ACRs/APARs of more than five years vintage in respect of which requests, if any, have been received for handing over from the concerned retired officer. Details of pending disciplinary/ court cases may also be furnished. In case the requisite information being ‘Nil’ the same may also be intimated.
3. In case, no information is received from a cadre unit by 30.06.2014, it will be presumed that the requisite information pertaining to that cadre unit is ‘Nil’.
(Kameshwar Mishra)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Original Order :
http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02csd/wof24.pdf
No. 142/15/2010-AVD.1
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
North Block, New Delhi
Dated 23rd June, 2014
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Grant of Honorarium to Inquiry Officers (IO)/Resenting Officers (PO).
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated 31.7.2012 laying down the rates of honorarium payable to Inquiry Officer / Presenting Officer for holding departmental proceedings.
2. It has been brought to the notice of this Department that the condition mentioned in para 2.1 of the said OM, was in conflict with the provisions of FR 46 B which limits the maximum amount payable as honorarium to an individual in a financial year to Rs. 5,000/- creating confusion whether the same was within the delegated powers of the Ministry.
3. The matter has been considered and it is clarified that the honorarium payable to IO/Presenting Officer for conducting inquiry in departmental proceedings would be outside the purview of the general delegation under FR 46 B.
4. This issues with the concurrence of Department of Expenditure vide their I.D. No. 141412009-E.II(B) dated 16.5.2014.
(G.Srinivasan)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Original Order:
http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02ser/142_15_2010-AVD-1_23062014.pdf
No. AB.14017/34/2008-Estt. (RR) (Pt.)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
New Delhi, the 16th June, 2014
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Recommendations of 6th CPC in para 6.1.13 regarding lateral entry against identified SAG/HAG posts requiring technical/ specialized knowledge.
The Sixth Central Pay Commission (6th CPC) have inter alia recommended in para 6.1.13 of its Report that some of the SAG and HAG posts in Government requiring technical or specialized knowledge and which are not encadred in any of the Service be identified and filled by suitable officers within the Government as well as by the outsiders.
2. This Department has circulated vide OM of even No. dated 17.06.2013 (copy enclosed). A concept note on the above recommendations to various Ministries/Departments to carry out an exercise in this regard for identifying posts requiring technical/specialized knowledge and to examine the need for such contract appointment in the Ministry/Department.
3. This Department has not received any comments from the Ministries/Departments. It is, therefore, again requested to send your comments on Para-2 above.
4. This issues with the approval of Secretary (p).
