Merit Promotion Scheme (MPS) instead of MFCS – 7th CPC Report

Merit Promotion Scheme (MPS) instead of MFCS – 7th CPC Report The three scientific Departments of DRDO, and Departments of Atomic Energy and Space have the Merit Promotion Scheme (MPS) instead of the MFCS. The three scientific Departments of DRDO, and Departments of Atomic Energy and Space have the Merit Promotion Scheme (MPS) instead of the MFCS. However, while MFCS is meant only for Group `A’ posts, MPS extends to Group `B’ and Group `C’ posts as well. Under the MPS there are several sub-schemes of career progression, with each sub-scheme...

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'Good' to 'Very Good' – 7th CPC enhancing the performance level for MACP and Regular Promotion

‘Good’ to ‘Very Good’ – 7th CPC enhancing the performance level for MACP and Regular Promotion The 7th Pay Commission has recommended on the benchmark level for MACP and Regular Promotion in Central Government services. The 7th Pay Commission feels that a significant change is required in promotion aspect. The benchmark for performance appraisal for MACP as well as for regular promotion. The Commission recommends that this benchmark, in the interest of improving performance level, be enhanced from ‘Good’ to ‘Very Good.’ In addition,...

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West Bengal government declares 10% DA hike from Jan 1, 2016

West Bengal government declares 10% DA hike from Jan 1, 2016 Kolkata: The West Bengal Government today announced a 10 per cent hike in Dearness Allowance for the state government employees with effect from January 1, 2016. A notification issued by the state Finance Department today said the whole time state government employees drawing upto 80,000 salary would draw Dearness Allowances at the rate of 75 per cent with effect from January 1, 2016. There would also be an adhoc increase in the existing wages of daily rated workers under the...

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Employees body demands re-look at 7th Pay Commission Report

Employees body demands re-look at 7th Pay Commission Report New Delhi: A body of central government employees has demanded a re-look at the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) report and sought a rationalised pay structure. In a memorandum submitted to Union Minister Jitendra Singh, the Government Employees’ National Federation said that while there are some positive recommendations in the 7th Pay Commission report, there are, at the...

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Grant of one time relaxation from the ceiling of 5% for compassionate appointment in Ministry of Defence

Grant of one time relaxation from the ceiling of 5% for compassionate appointment in Ministry of Defence BPMS writes a letter to Defence Minister regarding compassionate appointment in the establishments of MoD. BHARATIYA PRATIRAKSHA MAZDOOR SANGH (AN ALL INDIA FEDERATION OF DEFENCE WORKERS) Ref: GENC / MOS / Appointment / 01 Dated: 10.12.2015 To, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State, Subject: Grant of one time relaxation from the ceiling of 5% for compassionate appointment in Ministry of Defence. Hon’ble Sir, Through this letter, I would...

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Most Defence Associations Accepted OROP: Jaitley

Most Defence Associations Accepted OROP: Jaitley New Delhi: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said government’s OROP (One Rank One Pension) formula for retired defence personnel has been accepted by most associations and only a small section had some issues on it. “The government has already announced its decision. Most personnel in their (defence) organisations have accepted that. If one faction or the other have reservations, I think it’s for all of you to sit together and decide …within the organisation itself. The mainstream...

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