5% DA increase from July 2019 confirmed for Central Government Employees. 12% becomes 17% due to high inflation
AICPIN May 2019 Two Points Increase - Expected DA Fixed at Next Level
All India Consumer Price Index for the month of May 2019 has been released by the Labour Bureau on 28th of this month and the CPI(IW) index has jumped to 314 by adding of two points, due to the pressure from Food Group index. At item level, Wheat Atta, Arhar Dal, Groundnut Oil, Poultry (Chicken), Milk Buffallo, Chillies Green, Garlic, Ginger, Onion, Banana, Brinjal,...
Saturday, 29 June 2019
Withdrawal of resignation of Central Government servants appointed after 31.12.2003 covered under the National Pension System
NPS - DoPT Orders 2019
Withdrawal of resignation of Central Government servants appointed after 31.12.2003 covered under the National Pension System (NPS)
No. 28035/2/2014-Estt. (A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
North Block, New Delhi-11 0001
Dated: 10th June 2019
Office Memorandum
Subject: Withdrawal of resignation of Central Government servants appointed after 31.12.2003 covered under the National Pension System (NPS) reg.
The undersigned is directed...
Welfare Scheme for Widows - PIB
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Welfare Scheme for Widows
28 JUN 2019
The 2011 census indicates the number of widows in the country and not their social and economic condition. The number of widows as per the decennial Census 2011 conducted by Registrar General of India is at Annexure- I.
There are a number of Schemes being implemented by various Ministries of the Government of India through States Governments/UT Administrations which address the common needs of widows also. While some schemes cover a broader segment of population...
EPFO - Grant of TTA /Joining Time to officials / officers on appointment
EPFO - Grant of TTA /Joining Time to officials / officers on appointment
EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND ORGANISATION
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Bhavishya Nidhi Bhawan , 14, Bhikaiji Cama Place, New Delhi 110066
www.epfindia.gov.in; www.epfindia.nic.in
No. HRM-II/A.10(81)2016/941/3507
Dated: 18 June 2019
To
All Additional CPFCs (Zones)/ Director (PDNASS),
All Regional Provident Fund Commissioners
– Incharge Regional Offices! ZTIs/ RPFC(ASD). Head Office
Sub.: Grant of TTA/ Joining Time to officials / officers...
Extending the benefit of financial upgradation under MACPS to Railway School Teachers
Extending the benefit of financial upgradation under MACPS to Railway School Teachers
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)
The issue under consideration is the issue of extending the benefit of financial upgradation under MACPS to Railway School Teachers instead of CAS (Career Advancement Scheme) presently operating for them. This issue has been raised by both the Federations (AIRF and NFIR) and IRPOF. Recently, this issue was also raised in 47th Meeting of NC/JCM held on 13-4-2019, chaired by Cabinet Secretary.
Sub:...
Friday, 28 June 2019
Special orders of the appropriate authority pro forma officiating promotion grade - Rajya Sabha
Special orders of the appropriate authority pro forma officiating promotion grade - Rajya Sabha
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Proforma Promotion Under NBR
27 JUN 2019
When an officer in a post (Whether within the cadre of his service or not) is for any reason prevented from officiating in his turn in a post on higher scale or grade borne on the cadre of the service to which he belongs, he may be authorized by special orders of the appropriate authority pro forma officiating promotion into such scale or grade and thereupon...
Abolition of Application Fees for Government Examinations
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Abolition of Application Fees for Government Examinations
27 JUN 2019
There is no proposal under consideration of the Government to abolish application fee for all candidates appearing for Government recruitment examinations.
However, candidates belonging to Schedule Caste/ Schedule Tribe, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen and women candidates are already exempted from payment of fee for Government recruitment examinations.
This information was provided by the Union Minister...
Thursday, 27 June 2019
Employment of Women in Indian Railways - PIB
Employment of Women in Indian Railways - PIB
Ministry of Railways
Employment of Women in Railways
26 JUN 2019
Around 3,650 women candidates have been given employment in the Indian Railways in technical categories in the last three years.
In the past few years, against notifications issued for various technical posts, a total of 2,79,60,224 applications were received and out of these, 46,76,928 (16.73%) were from women. Wide publicity is given to Railway recruitment notifications and every candidate, irrespective of gender, etc. fulfilling...
Child Care Allowance for Divyang Women
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Child Care Allowance for Divyang Women
26 JUN 2019
Consequent upon implementation of the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission, the rates of special allowance for women with disabilities have been increased from Rs.1500 per month to Rs.3000 per month for child care which shall be payable from the time of child’s birth till the child is two years old. This special allowance shall be payable for a maximum of two eldest surviving children and would be automatically raised...
Extending the benefit of financial upgradation under MACPS to Railway School Teachers
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)
The
issue under consideration is the issue of extending the benefit of
financial upgradation under MACPS to Railway School Teachers instead of
CAS (Career Advancement Scheme) presently operating for them. This issue
has been raised by both the Federations (AIRF and NFIR) and IRPOF.
Recently, this issue was also raised in 47th Meeting of NC/JCM held on
13-4-2019, chaired by Cabinet Secretary.
Sub: Extending the benefit of financial upgradation under MACPS to Railway School Teachers.
In
...
Central Government Holiday to observed during the year 2020 - Corrigendum
Central Government Holiday to observed during the year 2020 - Corrigendum
F. No. 12/1/2019-JCA-2
Department of Personnel & Training
Establishment (JCA) Section
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 26th June, 2019
CORRIGENDUM
Subject: Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2020 - reg.
In the list of holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2020, circulated vide OM of even number dated 18th June, 2019, the para 6 of the OM may be read as;
"During 2020, Diwali (Deepawali) falls on...
Contribution of 10 percent to National Pension System to make the retirement income scheme
NPS
Contribution of 10 percent to National Pension System to make the retirement income scheme
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 366
ANSWERED ON: 24.06.2019
National Pension System
Raksha Nikhil Khadse
Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government proposes to enhance the contribution which is presently at 10 percent to National Pension System (NPS) to make the retirement income scheme more attractive;
b) if so, whether the Government has notified this change;
(c) if...
Government of India extends bank loans to Economically Weaker Section (EWS) under various Schemes
EWS
Bank loans to Economically Weaker Section under various Schemes
Ministry of Finance
The Government of India extends bank loans to Economically Weaker Section (EWS) under various Schemes.
25 JUN 2019
In terms of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Guidelines on Priority Sector Lending (PSL), a target of 40 percent of Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) or Credit Equivalent amount of Off-Balance Sheet Exposures (OBE), whichever is higher, as of preceding March 31st, has been mandated for lending to the priority sector by domestic Scheduled Commercial...
Atal Pension Yojana - PFRDA
Ministry of Finance
Atal Pension Yojana
25 JUN 2019
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has submitted a proposal to increase the limit of pension and age under Atal Pension Yojana (APY). The same is under examination in consultation with PFRDA.
The number of beneficiaries under APY in last three years, State-wise, are as per Annexure A.
Atal Pension Yojana(APY) is open to all citizens of India between 18-40 years of age. Accordingly, Mudra beneficiaries, Self Help Group (SHG) members and Anganwadi workers who are...
Tuesday, 25 June 2019
Pension Funds and Investment Pattern in Tier-I of NPS for Central Government subscribers
Pension Funds and Investment Pattern in Tier-I of NPS for Central Government subscribers
PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
CIRCULAR
PFRDA/2019/12/ REG-PF/1
Date: 8th May, 2019
SUBJECT: Introduction of choice of Pension Funds and Investment Pattern in Tier-I of NPS for Central Government subscribers - reg.
Reference is invited to the Gazette Notification F.No.1/3/2016-PR dated 31 st January, 2019 issued by Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services, modifying Ministry of Finance's Notification No. 5/7/2003-ECB...
Empanelment of Hospitals for Ayushman Bharat
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Empanelment of Hospitals for Ayushman Bharat
25 JUN 2019
Under Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan ArogyaYojana (AB-PMJAY), all public hospitals (Community Health Centre and above), in the States implementing PMJAY, are deemed empanelled. Hospitals belonging to Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) may also be empanelled based on the bed occupancy ratio parameter. All National institutes run by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare as well as Institute Of National Importance are part of the...
Government proposes to increase the minimum pension for EPF pensioners?
Government proposes to increase the minimum pension for EPF pensioners?
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO: 23
ANSWERED ON: 24.06.2019
EPF Pension
N.K. Premachandran
Will the Minister of
LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a)whether the Government has received report from the Committee appointed for study of the issues of EPF pensioners and if so, the details thereof;
(b)the...
Defence - Vacancy in the Army
Defence
Vacancy in the Army
Ministry of Defence
24 JUNE
The total posts vacant in the Army as on 01.01.2019 are 45,634, including 7,399 posts which are above the rank of Second Lieutenant. Recruitment in the Army is a continuous process and vacancies occur due to various reasons like accretions of posts from time to time, tough selection procedures, difficult service conditions coupled with perceived high degree of risk involved in the service career as also inherent limitation of number that could be trained without compromising the quality...
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons
RAJYA SABHA
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-292
ANSWERED ON-24.06.2019
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons
292 . Dr. Banda Prakash
Will the Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports be pleased to state the details of funds released/ utilized/ disbursed/ sanctioned under the scheme ‘Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons’ to provide for lump sum financial assistance...
divorced Government servant, Family Pension, JCM Meeting, Pensioners, real sister of Govt servant, Unmarried Government servant, widowed Government servant
Eligibility of Unmarried/ divorced/ widowed and dependent real sister of Govt. servant/ pensioners for Family Pension: Agenda Item 47th NC(JCM) Meeting
[Part of the Minutes of the 47th Meeting of National Council (JCM) held on 13th April, 2019 issued by DoPT vide OM No. 3/1/2019- JCA dated 13.06.2019]
6.5 D/o Pension & Pensioners Welfare & D/o Financial Services:
6.5.2 Item No. 21/19/NC-47 - Eligibility of Unmarried/ divorced/ widowed and dependent real sister of Govt. servant/pensioners for Family Pension.
Staff Side stated that government...
Monday, 24 June 2019
Bio-metric Attendance System (BAS) for punctuality in Defence Accounts Department
CGDA
Bio-metric Attendance System (BAS) for punctuality in Defence Accounts Department
Office of the CGDA
Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt.-10
No.AN/III/3012/ Misc/BAS dated 17.06.2019
To
ALL PCsDA/CsDA/CsFA/PIFAs/IFAs/RTCs
Admin-IV (Local)
(Through CGDA’s website)
Subject: Bio-metric Attendance System (BAS) for punctuality in Defence Accounts Department - reg.
As
per the directions of Government of India, Aadhar Enabled Biometric
Attendance System (AEBAS) was to be implement in the Defense Accounts
Department for making attendance...
Special increment to Central Government Servants for participation in sporting of national or international
7th CPC
Special increment to Central Government Servants for participation in sporting of national or international
[Part of the Minutes of the 47th Meeting of National Council (JCM) held on 13th April, 2019 issued by DoPT vide OM No. 3/1/2019-JCA dated 13.06.2019]
6.4 DoPT
6.4.14 Item No.29/19 /NC-47 - Revision of Sports increment
Staff Sided stated that in order to encourage sports activities, every department has been permitted to recruit sports personnel and maintain teams at the Government cost. However, presently practice of providing...
NFIR PNM pending items - quick redressal of issues
NFIR PNM pending items - quick redressal of issues
NFIR
No. NFIR/PNM/113
Dated: 10/06/2019
The Member (Staff),
Railway Board,
New Delhi
Dear Sir,
Sub: NFIR PNM pending items - quick redressal of issues - reg.
Although PNM meeting under your chairmanship was held on 25th/ 26th April, 2019 and subsequently the pending PNM Items relating to PC-I Directorate were also discussed on 04th June, 2019 in a special meeting, many items are continued to remain unresolved. Many pending PNM Items can also be settled by issuing fomral orders as the demands...
Disbursal of salary for the month of June 2019 is applicable to only an attached office under the DoE of CGA and PFMS Project Cell
Disbursal of salary for the month of June 2019 is applicable to only an attached office under the DoE of CGA and PFMS Project Cell
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure , Ministry of Finance clarifies that it's Order dated 18th June 2019 relating to the disbursal of salary for the month of June 2019 is applicable to only an attached office under the Department namely, the O/o Controller General of Accounts (CGA) and the officials working in the PFMS Project Cell and is temporary in nature to avoid exceeding the Vote on Account limit
22...
DoPT Orders 2019 - Inter-Ministry Swimming Championship 2019 - 2020
DoPT Orders 2019
Inter-Ministry Swimming Championship 2019 - 2020
No.15/1/2017 -18- CCSCSB
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
(CENTRAL CIVIL SERVICES CULTURAL AND SPORTS BOARD)
Room No.361 , 'B' Wing, 3rd Floor,
Lok Nayak Bhavan, New Delhi-3
Date: 21-06-2019
CIRCULAR
Sub: Inter-Ministry Swimming Championship 2019 - 2020 - regarding.
Central Civil Services Cultural and Sports Board is organizing Inter-Ministry Swimming Championship 2019-2020 on 29th - 30th...
Government proposes to increase the minimum pension for EPF pensioners?
Government proposes to increase the minimum pension for EPF pensioners?
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO: 23
ANSWERED ON: 24.06.2019
EPF Pension
N.K. Premachandran
Will the Minister of
LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a)whether
the Government has received report from the Committee appointed for
study of the issues of EPF pensioners and if so, the details thereof;
(b)the...
Friday, 21 June 2019
Periodic Review of Central Government Employees under FR 56(j)/(l) and Rule 48 of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972
DoPT Orders 2019
Periodic Review of Central Government Employees under FR 56(j)/(l) and Rule 48 of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972
No.25013/3/2019-Estt.A-IV
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
Establishment A-IV Desk
North Block, New Delhi
New Delhi, 20th June, 2019
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject :- Strengthening of administration - Periodic review of Central Government...
Leave encashment to officers appointed on contract in various posts under Central Government - DoPT Orders 2019
DoPT Orders 2019
Leave encashment to officers appointed on contract in various posts under Central Government
No. 14028/1/ 2019-Estt. (L)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
Date: 20th June, 2019
Office Memorandum
Subject: Leave encashment to officers appointed on contract in various posts under Government - regarding
The undersigned is directed to say that the...
DoPT Orders 2019 - CENTRAL CIVIL SERVICES CULTURAL AND SPORTS BOARD - Inter-Ministry Tournaments 2019-20
DoPT Orders 2019
Tentative Calendar for Inter-Ministry Tournaments for the year 2019-20 - CCSCSB
CENTRAL CIVIL SERVICES CULTURAL AND SPORTS BOARD
S.No.DisciplinesTentativeDate Venue
1Athletics27-30, November, 2019Vinay Marg Sports Complex, New Delhi
2Badminton6-17 January, 2020AIIMS/Tyagraj Stadium, New Delhi
3Basketball12-13 December, 2019Vinay Marg Sports Complex, New Delhi
4Carrom16-24 September, 2019Raja bazaar Community Centre, New Delhi
5Chess14-23...
Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 - Relaxation to travel by air to visit North East Region, Jammu & Kashmir and Andaman & Nicobar
DoPT Orders 2019
Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 -Relaxation to travel by air to visit North East Region, Jammu & Kashmir and Andaman & Nicobar - clarification reg
No. 31011/3/2018-Estt. (A-IV)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, public Grievances and Pensions
Department of personnel and Training
Establishment A-IV Desk
North Block, New Delhi-110001
Dated: June 20,2019
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 -Relaxation to travel by air to visit...
Thursday, 20 June 2019
Restoration of ‘Rations in Kind’ for Officers of The Defence Services Posted in Peace
Restoration of ‘Rations in Kind’ - PIB
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
18-June-2019
Restoration of ‘Rations in Kind’ for Officers of The Defence Services Posted in Peace
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, today announced the restoration of the ‘ration in kind’ for the officers of the three Armed Forces posted in peace areas.
Now all officers of the Armed Forces including those in peace stations will be getting ration. A lot of effort from all levels in the Defence Ministry and the Armed Forces has resulted...
DoPT - Instructions for the cases where the reporting / reviewing / accepting authority demits office or retires before the due dates prescribed for the PAR year 2018-19 for all AIS officers, vide DOPT's letter dated 26.4.2019
Instructions for the cases where the reporting / reviewing / accepting authority demits office or retires before the due dates prescribed for the PAR year 2018-19 for all AIS officers, vide DOPT's letter dated 26.4.2019
DoPT Orders 2019
By Speed Post/ Spl Messenger
F. No. 11059/01/2019-AIS-III
Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
North Block, New Delhi-11 0001
Dated the 20th June, 2019
To,
The Chief Secretaries of States / UTs
Subject: Instructions for the cases where the reporting / reviewing /...
Rule 10 CCS(RP) Rules, 2008 - revised pay scale and one increment may be granted on 01.01.2006, and the next increment on 01.07.2006
Rule 10 CCS(RP) Rules, 2008 - revised pay scale and one increment
may be granted on 01.01.2006, and the next increment on 01.07.2006
[Part of the Minutes of the 47th Meeting of National Council (JCM) held on 13th April, 2019 issued by DoPT vide OM No. 3/1/2019-JCA dated 13.06.2019]
6.3 D/o Expenditure, M/o Finance
6.3.5 Item No.3/19/ NC-47 - Benefit of proviso to rule 10 CCS(RP) Rules, 2008
Staff
Side stated that benefit of Proviso to Rule 10 CCS (RP) Rules, 2008, to
those who complete 1 year service at maximum has been sought. It has...
Appointment of Convener (Women) in CCSCSB for the block year 2019-21
Appointment of Convener (Women) in CCSCSB for the block year 2019-21
F.No. 20/2/2017-19-CCSCB
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
Central Civil Services Cultural and Sports Board
Dated 19.6.2019
CIRCULAR
The Central Civil Services Cultural& Sports Board (CCSCSB) is the Central Agency for promotion of Cultural & Sports Activities amongst Central Government employees, CCSCSB ensures larger and effective participation of the Central government employees in the said activities...
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