Reservation to OBCs

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Reservation to OBCs

Posted On: 07 FEB 2018 1:15PM by PIB Delhi

No centralized data regarding number of candidates belonging to the Other Backward Castes stated to have been deprived of reservation benefit for appointment to posts under Central Government due to their coming under creamy layer is maintained. There is no reservation in promotion for Other Backward Classes.

At present, there is no proposal under consideration to determine creamy layer for the candidates of general category. The 9 Judge Constitutional Bench of Supreme Court in the case of Indra Sawhney has inter-alia held that "a backward class cannot be determined only and exclusively with reference to economic criterion. It may be a consideration or basis along with and in addition to social backwardness, but it can never be the sole criterion".

This was stated by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Dr Jitendra Singh in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.

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Outsourcing of jobs in Government Departments

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

 Outsourcing of jobs in Government Departments

Posted On: 07 FEB 2018 1:17PM by PIB Delhi

A Ministry or Department may procure certain non- consulting services in the interest of economy and efficiency and prescribe detailed instructions and procedures for this purpose without, however, contravening the basic guidelines provided in rule 199 to 206 of "General Financial Rules 2017" (GFR 2017). As each Ministry/Department is competent to procure services at their level to meet seasonal or short-term requirements, the centralised data is not maintained in this regard.

There are detailed procedures laid down for procurement of such non-consulting services including e-procurement in Chapter 6 of the GFR 2017 and the "Manual for Procurement of Consultancy & Other Services, 2017".  Ministries are competent to decide the mode depending on the nature of work, nature of competency required etc. Any deviation or violation can be dealt by the Ministry appropriately. The wages for the persons engaged on contract/outsourcing cannot be less than the minimum wage fixed/notified by the concerned State Government.

The Government posts are regularly filled up in accordance with the recruitment rules. Each Ministry/Department is responsible for appointment of regular employees against vacant posts after completing all procedural formalities. The centralised data of vacancies and backlog vacancies is not maintained.

This was stated by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, AtomicDr Jitendra Singh in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today

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Clarification regarding benchmark for MACP after 25.07.2016

Clarification regarding benchmark for MACP after 25.07.2016

Clarification regarding benchmark for placement under MACP in respect of the official who are due for placement in MACP after 25.07.2016

No.20-45/2016-SPB-II
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Personnel Division)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110 001
Dated the 22nd January, 2018

To,
The Chief Postmaster General,
Maharashtra Circle,
Mumbai

Subject: Clarification regarding benchmark for placement under MACP in respect of the official who are due for placement in MACP after 25.07.2016.

Sir,
I am directed to refer to Maharashtra Circle's letter no. STA/MACPs/Bench Mark/2017 dated & 12.2.2017 on the subject cited above and to say that 'Promotion' and 'Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme' (MACP) are two different matters. The first involves higher duties & responsibilities while latter don't.

2.For MACP, DOP&T has issued instruction vide OM No. 35034/3/2015-Estt(D) dated 28.09.2016, accordingly to which the prescribed benchmark would be 'Very Good' for all posts and it will come into effect from 25.07.2016. The communication DOP&T has already been circulated by Estt. Division of the Directorate vide letter no. 7-8/2016-PCC dated 5.10.2016 (Copy enclosed)

3.For promotion, Personnel Division vide letter no. 20-24/2016-SPB-II dated 13.02.2017 has clarified to follow instructions contained DOPT's OM No. 35034/7/97-Estt(D) dated 8.02.2002 until further clarification is issued by DOPT or Department of Posts.

Yours faithfully,
sd/-
(Satya Narayana Dash)

Source: http://fnpohq.blogspot.in/

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Extension of benefit of Grade Pay of Rs. 4200 (Non-functional) to staff working in the cadre of Pharmacist in case of transfer on own request

Extension of benefit of Grade Pay of Rs. 4200 (Non-functional) to staff working in the cadre of Pharmacist in case of transfer on own request

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD)

PC-VI No. 383

RBE No. 12/2018

No.PC-VI/2009/I/RSRP/10

New Delhi, Dated: 23.01.2018

The General Manager (P),
All Indian Railways & Production Units
(as per mailing list)

Sub: Extension of benefit of Grade Pay of Rs. 4200 (Non-functional) to staff working in the cadre of Pharmacist in case of transfer on own request.

Pharmacists who join in the entry grade of GP Rs. 2800/- (presently Level 5) are eligible for non-functional upgradation to GP Rs. 4200/- (presently Level 6) after 2 years of regular service in the Grade, in terms of RBE No. 47/2010 dated 30.03.2010 as further clarified vide RBE No. 165/2010 dated 19.11.2010.

2. In the case of a Pharmacist who opts for an own request transfer to a different Railway / seniority units on bottom seniority, a query has been raised by North Western Railway as to whether the benefit of counting service in the old seniority unit will apply for the grant of Non-functional Upgradation to GP Rs. 4200/- (Level 6) for the said pharmacists, in the new seniority unit.

3. It is pointed out that the specific issue raised in para 2 above is already covered by circular No. E(NG)I-2006/PN1/5 dated 21.03.2006 (circulated as RBE No. 34/2006) and may be dealt in accordance with the terms of the said circular.

sd/-
(S. Balachandra Iyer)
Executive Director, Pay Commission - II
Railway Board

Source: NFIR

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Discussions of GS/NFIR held with Railway Board on 31/01/2018

No.II/95/Pt.X

Dated: 01/02/2018

The General Secretaries
of Affiliated Unions of NFIR

Brother,

Sub: Discussions of GS/NFIR held with Railway Board on 31/01/2018 - reg.

The GS/NFIR discussed with Railway Board on 31st Jan 2018 and reminded the following issues raised by the Federation from time to time:-

(i) Action to be expedited in the light of Supreme Court’s order for continuation of LARSGESS with proper safeguards.

(ii) Dispensing with 'Very Good' benchmark for granting financial upgradation under MACPS in Railways - already inputs given by NFIR.

(iii) Stepping up of pay of Loco Inspectors inducted prior to 01/01/2006 agreed with the NFIR on 5th Jan, 2018 in the meeting by CRB.

(iv) A venue of promotion for filling the vacancies of Station Managers in the wake of merger of GP 2800 with GP 4200. Federation requested the Railway Board to take speedy action on NFIR’s proposal.

(v) Keeping Ticekt Checking as separate category while taking steps in respect of commercial categories as per record note of discussions held with the NFIR.

Forwarded to the affiliates for information and conveying appropriately to the staff concerned.

Yours fraternally,
sd/-
(Dr M. Raghavaiah)
General Secretary

Source: NFIR

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Recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission - Implementation of decision relating to the grant of Children Education Allowance

Recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission - Implementation of decision relating to the grant of Children Education Allowance
 
Government of India
Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board)

No.E(W)2017/ED-2/3

New Delhi, Dated: 25-01-2018

The General Manager (P);
All Indian Railways &
Production Units.

Sub: Recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission - Implementation of decision relating to the grant of Children Education Allowance.

Please refer to Railway Board's letter of even number dated 12.10.2017 circulating therewith Office Memorandum No. A-27012/02/2017-Estt.(AL) dated 16.08.2017 of the Deptt. of Personal & Training (DOP&T) containing revised policy instructions on Children Education Allowance admissible to Government servants based on the recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission.

2. Deptt. of Personnel & Training has now issued another OM No. A-27012/02/2017-Estt.(AL) dated 31.08.2017 regarding reimbursement of Children Education Allowance for differently abled children of government employees. A copy of the said O.M. is enclosed herewith.

The aforesaid instructions of the DOP&T may be adopted mutatis-mutandis in respect of railway employees.

sd/-
(Sunil Kumar)
Director Estt. (Welfare)
Railway Board

Source: Railway Board

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DA from Jan 2018 - 7% to All CG Employees and Pensioners

DA from Jan 2018 - 7% to All CG Employees and Pensioners

AICPIN for December 2017 has been released and there is no impact on Central Dearness Allowance with effect from January 2018. As we expected earlier, the same 2% of additional Dearness Allowance for existing CG Employees and 2% Dearness Relief for CG Pensioners effective from 1.1.2018.

Even the All-India CPI-IW for December, 2017 decreased by 2 points and stands at 286 (two hundred and eighty six), the calculation of DA remains at same.

So, the total Dearness Allowance will be 7% with effect from 1st January 2018.

Month / Year	AICPIN
JANUARY 2017	274 (-1)
FEBRUARY 2017	274 (0)
MARCH 2017	275 (+1)
APRIL 2017	277 (+2)
MAY 2017	278 (+1)
JUNE 2017	280 (+2)
Total Increased	6 Points
Month / Year	AICPIN
JULY 2017	285 (+5)
AUGUST 2017	285 (0)
SEPTEMBER 2017	285 (0)
SEPTEMBER 2017	287 (+2)
SEPTEMBER 2017	288 (+1)
DECEMBER 2017	286 (-2)
Total Increased	6 Points

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Maximum Age Limit in case of Appointment by Deputation - Dopt

Maximum Age Limit in case of Appointment by Deputation - Dopt

AB-14017/11/2017-Estt.(RR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
Estt.(RR)

North Block, New Delhi
Date: 5th February, 2018

Office Memorandum

Sub:- Maximum age limit in case of appointment by deputation / deputation (including short term contract)

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OM No. AB-14017/48/92-Estt (RR) dated 17th November, 1992 on the subject mentioned above. The Recruitment Rules in respect of a number of posts provide for appointment by the method of deputation / deputation (including short term contract). As per existing instructions, the maximum age limit for appointment on deputation / deputation (including short term contract) is ‘not exceeding fifty six years on the closing date of receipt of application. In recent past, this Department has received several requests for revision of the maximum age limit for appointment on deputation/deputation (including short term contract) basis

2. The matter has, therefore, been examined in consultation with the Union Public Service Commission. Keeping in view the fact that gaining experience in analogous posts at SAG and above levels take time, the limited number of officers available at these levels and to tap the talent/service of officers who have rich domain experience, it has been decided that the following age limit shall be prescribed for appointment on deputation / deputation (including short term contract) basis:-

(i) For posts in the SAG level and above (i.e. Level-14 of the Pay Matrix and above):-

'Not exceeding fifty eight years' on the closing date of receipt of application.
(ii) For posts below the SAG level (below Level-14 of the Pay Matrix):-
'Not exceeding fifty six years' on the closing date of receipt of application.

3. The Administrative Ministries are requested to take necessary action for amendment of Recruitment Rules/Service Rules to incorporate the revised age limit for deputation/deputation (including short term contract) for posts of the level of SAG and above.

sd/-
(Shukdeo Sah)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source: www.dopt.gov.in

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