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Cadre review cleared by group of ministers

Cadre review cleared by group of ministers Paving the way for launching a massive recruitment drive to hire around 19,000 tax officials across the country in the next couple of years, the group of ministers on cadre restructuring of income tax department on Monday gave its nod to the proposal of substantially increasing the strength of revenue officials. These recruitments will take place in a phased manner. While 800 of them will be recruited as Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers in Group A, remaining over 18,000 will be employed as Group B and Group C officials.

Promotion Scheme for CGHS Homoeopathic and Unani Doctors

Promotion Scheme for CGHS Homoeopathic and Unani Doctors As per the 5th Central Pay Commission’s recommendation, career progression had been granted to the ISM&H (Indian Systems of Medicine & Homeopathy) Physicians possessing the medical qualifications approved by the Central Council for Indian Medicines/Central Council of Homoeopathy on the pattern available to the Allopathic doctors//General Duty Medical Officers of Central Health Service (CHS).

Advance Reservation Period for Booking Reserved Train Tickets Reduced to 60 Days from Existing 120 Days from Tomorrow i.e. 1.5.2013

Advance Reservation Period for Booking Reserved Train Tickets Reduced to 60 Days from Existing 120 Days from Tomorrow i.e. 1ST May 2013 The Ministry of Railways has decided that the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) for booking reserved train tickets will be reduced from existing 120 days to 60 days (excluding the date of journey) from tomorrow i.e. 1st May 2013. The details are as below:-

Encadrement of posts into CSS/CSSS on the strength of Ministry of Commerce & Industry (Department of Commerce) - Dopt Orders

Encadrement of posts into CSS/CSSS on the strength of Ministry of Commerce & Industry (Department of Commerce)... F.No.24/1/2010-CS.I(P) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) Dated the 26th April, 2013. Order Approval of the competent authority is accorded to encadrement of posts, mentioned hereunder, into Central Secretariat Service Central Secretariat Stenographers’ Service, on the strength of Ministry of Commerce :-

Promotion of Section Officers of the CSS to Grade I (Under Secretary) of the CSS on ad hoc basis

No.5/8/2013-CS.I(U) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) 2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, New Delhi-110003 Dated the 29th April 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Promotion of Section Officers of the CSS to Grade I (Under Secretary) of the CSS on ad hoc basis. The undersigned is directed to say that this Department is in the process of bringing out upto date Select Lists in the grade of Under Secretary in consultation with UPSC. As this process will take some time, and in the meanwhile in order to meet the immediate requirement of officers at the level of Under Secretary it is proposed to promote officers on adhoc basis.

CGHS FAQ : FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS ABOUT CGHS

CGHS FAQ : FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS ABOUT CGHS  FAQ on Central Government Health Scheme : More questions clarified as FAQ Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued recently some clarifications as in the form of Questions and Answers, now further the Department has once again issued with more details of the scheme on its portal. Lot of questions and answers is given with detailed references, certainly it could be very useful for the both sides of employees and Department authorities.

List of the members of Central JCM - KVS

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN 18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi - 110 016 F.1103-2/2012-KVS HQ (Admn-I) / part-II Dated : 23.4.2013 The Deputy Commissione, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan All Regional Office Sub: Approved list of members of Recognised Associations-Regarding. Sir/Madam, I am to refer to the subject noted above and to say that as per the transfer guidelines, the members of recognized Association who are the member of JCM, KVS and/or Regional JCM are entitled to points for transfer counts. The list of the members of Central JCM, KVS is as under:-

Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees — Revised rates effective from 01.01.2013

Government of India  Ministry of Railways  (Railway Board) S.No.PC-VI/315  No. PC-VI/2008/1/7/2/1 RBE No.38 /2013  New Delhi, dated 26/04/2013 The GMs/CAO(R),  All Indian Railways & Production Units  (as per mailing list) Sub: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees — Revised rates effective from 01.01.2013. Please refer to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 03.10.2012 (S.No PC-VI/303, RBE No.112/2012) on the subject mentioned above. The President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 72% to 80% with effect from 1st January, 2013.   

Constitution of a Committee for Cadre Restructuring of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS).

No.19/2/2013-CS-I(P) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi -110003 April 25, 2013. ORDER Subject: Constitution of a Committee for Cadre Restructuring of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS). A Committee for cadre restructuring of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) with the following composition and terms of reference is constituted: Composition:

Finance Ministry DA Order Jan 2013 : Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees – Revised Rates effective from 1.1.2013

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Finance Ministry has issued order to pay the Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees at revised rates effective from 1st January, 2013. No. 1(2)/2013-E.II(B)  Government of India  Ministry of Finance  Department of Expenditure North Block, New Delhi  Dated: 25th April, 2013. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees – Revised Rates effective from 1.1.2013. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s Office Memorandum No.1(8)/2012-E-II (B) dated 28th September, 2012 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 72% to 80%with effect from 1st January, 2013.

Dopt issued clarification on Children Education Allowance on 25.04.2013

Dopt issued clarification on Children Education Allowance on 25.04.2013 Department of Personnel and Training issued one more important order regarding reimbursement of Children  Education Allowance, without submission of fee receipt for getting reimbursement of balance amount in the 3rd and 4th quarter and one more clarification pertaining to furnish any certificate to get reimbursement of CEA..? No.12011/01/2013-Estt.(Allowances) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions Department of Personnel & Training New Delhi, April, 23rd 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:- Children Education Allowance - Clarification The undersigned is directed to refer to Department of Personnel & Training’s O.M.No.12011/03/2008-Estt.(Allowance) dated 2nd September, 2008, and subsequent clarifications issued from time to time on the subject and to state that various Ministries/Departments have been seeking clarifications on various aspects of the Children Educati

PERMISSIONS FOR TREATMENT IN PRIVATE CGHS EMPANELLED HOSPITALS / CENTRES

PERMISSIONS FOR TREATMENT IN PRIVATE CGHS EMPANELLED HOSPITALS / CENTRES . Can I get permission for any Pvt Hospital of my choice? Yes, provided the Hospital is empanelled for that particular procedure. Can I opt for better implant by meeting extra cost over and above the ceiling? If yes,how? Yes,you can.you will have to give an undertaking to the Hospital to that effect.

Defence Pension Adalat on 25th and 26th April, 2013

Defence Pension Adalat on 25th and 26th April, 2013 As per the Annual action Plan of Controller General of Defence Accounts, New Delhi in consultation with the Ministry of Defence, the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions) Allahabad will be organising the 117th Defence Pension Adalat at Bhatinda (PB) on 25th and 26th April, 2013 for redressal of grievances of Defence pensioners including Defence Civilians drawing pension through PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS, TOs’ and DPDOs in the State of Punjab and adjoining areas.

Non payment of Dearness Relief on Disability Element While on Re-Employment

Department of Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions) has published the order regarding the subject of 'N on payment of Dearness Relief on Disability Element While on Re-Employment'... Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions)  Draupadi Ghat, Allahabad - 211014 Circular No. 166 No. AT/Tech/263- XVI O/o the Pr. C.D.A. (P), Allahahad Date: 07.03.2013 Sub: - Non payment of Dearness Relief on Disability Element While on Re Employment. The payment of dearness relief during re-employment / employment / permanently absorption of pensioners / family pensioners under the Central or State Government or in a Statutory Corporation / Company / Body / Bank under them in India or abroad is not being regulated correctly by various Pension Disbursing Authorities. Where some Pension Disbursing Authorities are disallowing dearness relief to re-employed pensioner of commissioned officer on disability element, others are allowing in few cases. Sim

Early Decision – No need to pay Arrears on DA and 7th CPC

Early Decision – No need to pay Arrears on DA and 7th CPC Decision in the right time –will avoid more funds to allocate as arrears! At last, the most eagerly awaited announcement of additional dearness allowance has been declared by the cabinet, due from January 2013 to Central Government employees and Pensioners. In general the announcement of dearness allowance has been made in the month of March every year. But this year this has been declared in the month of April. Though it was announced after some delay, there is no any loss, as the dearness allowance hike has to be paid with effect from 01-01-2013.

Launch of RTI web portal for online filing of RTI application - Dopt order

No. 1/1/2013-IR  Government of India  Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions  Department of Personnel & Training North Block, New Delhi  Dated: 22/04/2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Launch of RTI web portal for online filing of RTI application. A Web Portal namely RTI Online with un https://rtionline.gov.in has been launched. This portal, developed by NIC, is a facility for the Indian Citizens to online file RTI applications and first appeals and also to make online payment of RTI fees. The prescribed fees can be paid through Internet banking of State Bank of India and its associate banks as well as by Credit/Debit cards of Visa/Master, through the payment gateway of SBI linked to this site.

No merger of D.A. but seventh pay commission likely this year

No merger of D.A. but seventh pay commission likely this year According to our sources in New Delhi, there is no chance of any merger of Dearness Allowance with basic pay as demanded by the associations. But the Government is considering the formation of seventh pay commission.

Central Government Holiday Homes and Touring Officers Hostel - Online guest accommodation booking system

Directorate of Estates Orders 2013 : Introduction of online reservation system in the reservation / allotment of casual hostel accommodation in the Central Government Touring Officer’s Hostel/Holiday Home / Guest House at Delhi. No.2/5/Online - System/FCRH — 2013 Government of India Ministry of Urban Development Directorate of Estates F-Block, C.R.Hostel New Delhi, the 18.04.2013 Subject: Introduction of online reservation system in the reservation/allotment of casual hostel accommodation in the Central Government Touring Officer’s Hostel/Holiday Home/Guest House at Delhi. With a view to provide for choices & convenience of the applicants for reservation of casual hostel accommodation in the Central Government Touring Officer’s Hostel/Holiday Home/Guest House at Delhi, it has been decided to introduce automated online reservation / allotment system w.e.f. 01/05/2013.

CGHS HELP DESK : CGHS beneficiaries may contact by phone for Information about CGHS and for Grievances

CGHS HELP DESK : Ministry of Health and Family Welfare published the contact details for CGHS beneficiaries to know about the scheme and for grievances... CGHS beneficiaries may contact CGHS HELP DESK by phone for Information about CGHS and for Grievances

Directorate of Estates Orders : Gazette Notification Regarding Tenure Officers Pool for the officers of the office of Resident Commissioners at Delhi

Directorate of Estates Orders : Gazette Notification Regarding Tenure Officers Pool for the officers of the office of Resident Commissioners at Delhi [TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA] EXTRAORDINARY PART II SECTION-3, SUB-SECTION (i) GOVERNMENT OF INDIA  MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT  DIRECTORATE OF ESTATES Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi  10th April 2013 NOTIFICATION G.S.R. ……      In pursuance of provisions of Rule 45 of the Fundamental Rules, the President hereby makes the following Rules further to amend the Allotment of Government Residences (General Pool in Delhi) Rules 1963, namely :-

Directorate of Estates Orders 2013 : Gazette Notification Regarding retention of quarter on retirement or terminal leave

Directorate of Estates Orders 2013 : Gazette Notification Regarding retention of quarter on retirement or terminal leave : [TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA] EXTRAORDINARY  PART II SECTION-3, SUB-SECTION (i) GOVERNMENT OF INDIA  MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT  DIRECTORATE OF ESTATES Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi  10th April 2013 NOTIFICATION G.S.R. ……In pursuance of provisions of Rule 45 of the Fundamental Rules, the President hereby makes the following Rules further to amend the Allotment of Government Residences (General Pool in Delhi) Rules 1963, namely :-

Clarifications on Investment Guidelines for Private Sector New Pension Scheme

Clarifications on Investment Guidelines for Private Sector NPS CIRCULAR  PFRDA/2013/9/PFM/3  Date: 17-Apr-2013 Sub: Clarifications on Investment Guidelines for Private Sector NPS In response to queries received from Pension Fund Managers seeking clarification of clauses noted in Schedule – II of the Investment Management Agreement for Private Sector, the Authority has decided to issue the following clarifications which shall take immediate effect and shall remain valid till further orders;  1. In terms of revised investment guidelines for private sector NPS, fresh investments in equity related Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) are disallowed.  2. Debt securities selected for investments should have a minimum residual maturity period of three years from the date of investment by the Pension Fund Manager  3. Industry exposure of Pension Fund Manager is restricted to 15% of NPS investments taken together under all NPS schemes i..e Scheme E, C (T

Recruitment of Tradesmen in Dumdum and Nalanda Ordnance Factories - Call letter to Trade Test

Recruitment of Tradesmen in Dumdum and Nalanda  Ordnance Factories  - Call letter to Trade Test The Ordnance Factories Recruitment Board has informed that the results of written examination has been declared and the short list of candidates for recruitment of workman in semi-skilled grade as per advertisement No. OFRB/2012/1 for Ordnance Factory, Dum Dum and advertisement No. OFRB/2012/2 for Ordnance Factory, Nalanda published in the Employment Notice.

PIB Press Release on Dearness Allowance : Release of additional instalment of DA to CG Staff and DR to CG Pensioners, due from 1.1.2013

PIB Press Release on Dearness Allowance : Release of additional instalment of DA to CG Staff and DR to CG Pensioners, due from 1.1.2013 Press Information Bureau  Government of India Ministry of Finance  18-April-2013 20:45 IST Release of additional instalment of Dearness Allowance to central government employees and Dearness Relief to pensioners, due from 1.1.2013  The Union Cabinet today gave its approval to release an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners with effect from 01.01.2013 at the rate of 8 percent over the existing rate of 72 percent. 

CABINET APPROVES 8% HIKE IN DEARNESS ALLOWANCE FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND PENSIONERS...

CABINET APPROVES 8% HIKE IN DEARNESS ALLOWANCE FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND PENSIONERS... UNION CABINET ON THURSDAY APPROVED A PROPOSAL TO HIKE AN ANOTHER ADDITIONAL DEARNESS ALLOWANCE BY 8% FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND PENSIONERS... THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT TODAY APPROVED TO RELEASE A EIGHT PER CENT HIKE IN DEARNESS ALLOWANCE TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND PENSIONERS, THIS HIKE IS TO BE EFFECTIVE RETROSPECTIVELY FROM JANUARY 2013...

Grant of honorarium to MTS/Group ‘D' officials - Subject to the ceiling as envisaged in FR 46(b) - Dopt orders

Grant of honorarium to MTS/Group ‘D' officials - Subject to the ceiling as envisaged in FR 46(b) - Dopt orders No.17011/01/2011-Estt.(AL) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension Department of Personnel & Training New Delhi, April 17, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Grant of honorarium to MTS/Group ‘D' officials when appointed to work as Despatch Rider/Scooter Driver/Staff Car Driver for short period in the absence of Despatch Rider/Scooter Driver/Staff Car Driver - Revision of rates - Reference is invited to this Department’s O.M. No.17016/6/87-Estt.(Allow) dated 25th February, 1988, on the captioned subject and to revise the rates of honorarium with immediate effect as under:

Media report hints Central D.A. hike today

Media report hints Central D.A. hike today The Union Cabinet is likely to approve a proposal to increase dearness allowance (DA) of central government employees by 8% on Thursday. The move to increase D.A. from 72% to 80% will benefit around 50 lakh employees and 30 lakh pensioners of the central government.

Leading Newspapers gives green signal to approve DA today

Leading Newspapers gives green signal to approve DA today Reeling under the inordinate delay, nearly fifty lakh Central Government employees and Pensioners are likely to get approval eight percent hike in Dearness allowance today. The proposal to hike in the Dearness allowance from 72% to 80% to CG Staff and Pensioners, the Cabinet Committee may approve the agenda to increase Dearness allowance in its meeting scheduled for Thursday, sources said.

CONFEDERATION CALLS FOR A STRONG PROTEST AGAINST THE INORDINATE DELAY IN GRANTING 8% DA TO CG EMPLOYEES BY GOVERNMENT

CONFEDERATION CALLS FOR A STRONG PROTEST CONFEDERATION CALLS FOR A STRONG PROTEST AGAINST THE INORDINATE DELAY IN GRANTING 8% DA TO CG EMPLOYEES BY GOVERNMENT CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES & WORKERS A-2/95, Manishinath Bhawan, Rajouri Garden,New Delhi-110 027 Website:www.confederationhq.blogspot.com. Email:Confederation06@Yahoo.co.in  Tel: 011-2510 5324:  Mobile: 98110 48303 No. Conf/27 /2013 Dated 17th April 2013 Comrades, DELAY IN GRANT OF DA - HOLD PROTEST DEMONSTRATION ON 23RD APRIL 2013 Since the implementation of the recommendations of the 4th central pay commission in 1986, the Dearness Allowance (DA) is paid in two six-monthly installments – in March and September of every year. The practice followed since then is that the order granting DA to government employees is issued in March and September itself. This time the practice in force since 1986 is violated. Our enquiries with concerned Ministries informed us that the file is al

Dearness allowance from Jan 2013, will be declared only after the FM arrival..!

The decision on Dearness Allowance from January 2013, will be declared only after the Finance Minister’s arrival..?! The decision on Dearness Allowance will be declared only after the Finance Minister’s arrival..?! It is really surprising that, even after the month prescribed by 6CPC to announce the Dearness Allowance passed, the central government yet to decide the rate of dearness allowance to be paid to central government employees from January 2013. Almost all the central government employees news websites have written more than enough about the rate and timing of announcing the Dearness allowance payable to central government employees with effect from 1st January 2013.

Recruitment against Physically Handicapped Quota from open market - disability certificate regarding.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INDIA (RAILWAY BOARD) No.E(NG)II/2011/RC-2/6 New Delhi, dated 10.04.2013 The General Manager (P), All Zonal Railways/PUs, Chairman/RRBs. Sub : Recruitment against Physically Handicapped Quota from open market - disability certificate regarding. A number of references have been received from various sources regarding non-acceptance of the applications/candidatures of persons with disabilities for not producing certificate of disability in a particular format for appointment on the Railways.

Restructuring of Cadre of Artisan Staff in Defence Establishment in modification of recommendations of 6th CPC - Clarification regarding

FAX / Speed Post OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS (FYS) 10-A, S.K.Bose Road, Kolkata - 700001 No. Pay/Tech-II/04 Date : 21/02/2013 To The Accounts Officer (Fys) AO.OF.Chanda Sub : Restructuring of Cadre of Artisan Staff in Defence Establishment in modification of recommendations of 6th CPC - Clarification regarding. OFB, Kolkata vide letter No.01/CR/A/I/Vol.IV/658 dated 28/01/2013 intimated that your office has returned the pay fixation proposal of the IEs who have got promotions on 01.01.2006 (Sunday), due to implementation of MoD letter No.11(5)/2009-D (Civ-I) dtd 14-06-2010 issued on cadre restructuring of Artisan Staff in Defence Establishment, with audit remarks that granting of promotion on Sunday/holiday is not in order.

Restructuring of the cadre of Artisan staff in Defence Establishments in modification of 6th CPC recommendations - Reservation regarding.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE ORDNANCE FACTORY BOARD AYUDH BHAWAN 10A, SHAHEED KMUDIRAM BOSE ROAD, KOLKATA - 700 001 No.01/CR/Vol-II/A/I/658(PT-2) Date : 25.03.2013 To All Sr. General Manager/General Manager, Ordnance and Ordnance Equipment Factories, Principal Director, National Academy of Defence Production, Ambajhari. Sub: Restructuring of the cadre of Artisan staff in Defence Establishments in modification of 6th CPC recommendations - Reservation regarding. Ref : i) OFB letter No.01/CR/A/I/658 dated 13.12.2010. Ministry of Defence was requested to examine and issue necessary clarification on the matter whether reserved category candidates who were promoted in subsequent years against reserved earmarked vacancies starting from 01.01.2006 onwards may be granted notional seniority from retrospective dates on which the promotion of SC/ST candidates fell due because of restructuring orders having been given retrospective effect o

Revision of scales of pay w.e.f. 01.01.1997 - Payment of IDA at revised rates to the employees of CPSE

F.No. 2(9)/2000-DPE (WC) - GL-XI/13 Government of India Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises Department of Public Enterprises Public Enterprises Bhawan Block 14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003 Dated: 8th April, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:- Board level posts and below Board level posts including Non-unionised supervisors in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)- Revision of scales of pay w.e.f. 01.01.1997 - Payment of IDA at revised rates regarding. In modification of this Department’s O.M. of even No. dated 08.01.2013, the rate of DA payable to the executives of CPSEs (1997 pay revision) may be as follows:

Payment of IDA at revised rates to executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSE

F.No.2(70)/2008-DPE (WC) - GL-XI/13 Government of India Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises Department of Public Enterprises Public Enterprises Bhawan Block 14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003 Dated: 8th April, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject :- Board level and below Board level posts including non-unionised supervisors in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)- Revision of scales of pay w.e.f.01.01.2007 - Payment of IDA at revised rates-regarding. In modification of this Department’s O.M. of even No. dated 08.01.2013, the rate of DA payable to the executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs (2007 pay revision) may be as follows:

Interest rate on General Provident Fund (GPF) during the year 2013-2014

Resolution – accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the GPF and other similar funds – 2012-2013 (PUBLISHED IN PART I SECTION OF GAZETTE OF INDIA)  F.No.5(1)-B(PD)/2013  Government of India  Ministry of Finance  (Department of Economic affairs) New Delhi, the 8th April, 2013 RESOLUTION It is announced for general information that during the year 2013-2014, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 8.7% (Eight point seven per cent) per annum. This rates will be in force during the financial year beginning on 1.4.2013.

Recruitment on all India basis by open competition and otherwise than by open competition - Clarification regarding

No.36034/2/2013-Estt.(Res.)  Government of India  Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions  Department of Personnel and Training North Block, New Delhi.  Dated 8th April, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : Recruitment on all India basis by open competition and otherwise than by open competition - Clarification regarding. The undersigned is directed to say that the Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Amendment Rules, 2012, inter-alia provides as follows:-

Fixation of ‘range of seniority‘ (zone of promotion) for promotion of Stenographers Grade ‘D’ to Personal Assistant (PA) Grade of CSSS for the Select List Year- 2011 - reg.

Most Immediate  Reminder II No.5/10/2012-CS-II(C)  Government of India  Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension  Department of Personnel and Training 3rd floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market,  New Delhi date 10th April 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : Fixation of ‘range of seniority‘ (zone of promotion) for promotion of Stenographers Grade ‘D’ to Personal Assistant (PA) Grade of CSSS for the Select List Year- 2011 - regarding. Reference is invited to this Departments O.M. of even number dated 1st January, 2013 and subsequent reminder dated 11th February, 2013 on the subject mentioned above.

CGHS Orders 2013 : Regarding empanelment of Kalra Hospital, Kirtinagar, New Delhi under CGHS, Delhi

No: S.11031/03/2012-13/CGHS (HEC)/CGHS(P) Government of India Ministiy of Health & Family Welfare Department of Health & Family Welfare Maulana Azad Road, Nirman Bhawan New Delhi - 110 108, dated the 9th April 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Regarding empanelment of Kalra Hospital, Kirtinagar, New Delhi under CGHS, Delhi. With reference to the above mentioned matter the undersigned is directed to draw attention to the Office Memorandum of even number dated 18.12.2012 vide which Kalra Hospital, Kirtinagar, New Delhi was removed from the list of empanelled hospitals under CGHS, Delhi till further orders, In response to the representations received, an inspection of Kalra Hospital, Kirtinagar, New Delhi was carried out on 20.03.2013 by a team of officers led by Addl. Director, CGHS(HQ) to ascertain whether the deficiencies pointed out in the earlier inspection were rectified or not.

Additional DA from Jan 2013 : AIRF writes to Finance Minister to declare immediately…

DA from Jan 2013 : AIRF writes to Finance Minister to declare immediately… AIRF General Secretary Shri.Shiva Gopal Sharma writes a letter to Finance Minister to declare the additional DA from Jan 2013 immediately to avoid any confrontation of Railway employees… The letter is reproduced and given below for your information…

Let us hope the DA for January 2013 will be announced very shortly...!

Let us hope the DA for January 2013 will be announced very shortly...! Let us hope the DA for January 2013 will be announced very shortly.. and move on to Expected dearness allowance from July 2013 It is really unfortunate that at the time of discussing about the rate of dearness allowance from July 2013, expectation on dearness allowance from January 2013 is not fulfilled even now. 

Dearness Allowance is not only for Central Government employees..!

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Dearness Allowance is not only for Central Government employees..! It is a practice which has been followed till now that once in six months, according to the price index ,the rate of DA is being granted in the month of march and September for Government servants. It is not only now, the interest to know the rate of dearness allowance granted twice in a year has been there for the past several years.

Treatment from CGHS Empanelled Hospitals

Treatment from CGHS Empanelled Hospitals The below information was given by the Minister of Health and Family Welfare Shri.Ghulam Nabi Azad in Parliament on 15th March, 2013. "The private hospitals under CGHS are primarily empanelled for providing inpatient medical treatment to a CGHS beneficiary. However, CGHS allows follow-up treatment from these hospitals in Post-Operative cases in six major categories namely, Cardio-Vascular Disease, Renal Disease, Neurological Disease, Joint Replacement, Accident cases and Cancer Disease.

List of Private Hospitals Removed from Empanelled under CGHS

List of Private Hospitals Removed from Empanelled under CGHS  While answering a question in Lok Sabha, the Minister of Health and Family Welfare Shri.Ghulam Nabi Azad said that some private hospitals in Delhi NCR are no longer on the list of CGHS empanelled private hospitals. The details are as under ...

Inclusion of Autonomous Bodies in Central Government Health Scheme

Inclusion of Autonomous Bodies in Central Government Health Scheme Whether the Government has received proposals from the various institutions including Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangthan regarding inclusion of their employees under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS)..? The question has been raised by the Member of Parliament Shri.Tufani Saroj on 22nd March this year. The Minister of Health and Family Welfare Shri.Ghulam Nabi Azad replied as follows...

Cost of CD records of Coronary Angiography and Coronary Angioplasty in CGHS package rates

Cost of CD records of Coronary Angiography and Coronary Angioplasty in CGHS package rates The below information was givne as written reply to a question by the Minister of Health and Family Welfare Shri.Ghulam Nabi Azad in Parliament on 22nd March, 2013.  Cardio Hospitals on CGHS Panel

DOPT Orders 2013: Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2013- Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

DOPT Orders 2013: Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2013- Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar MOST IMMEDIATE F.No.12/4/2013-JCA-2  Government of India  Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions  (Department of Personnel &Training) North Block, New Delhi  Dated the 8th April, 2013. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject :- Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2013- Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. It has been decided to declare Sunday, the 14th April 2013, as a Closed Holiday on account of the birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, for all Central Government Offices including Industrial Establishments throughout India.

Dearness Allowance from January 2013 - 6th CPC Recommendations on merger of 50% Dearness Allowance...

Dearness Allowance from January 2013 - 6th CPC Recommendations on merger of 50% Dearness Allowance... "No any recommendation in 6th CPC Report on merger of 50% Dearness allowance with basic pay at any stage"... Dearness Allowance from January 2013 - 6CPC Recommendation As of now nobody knows the correct reason why the government is delaying the approval of DA hike from January 2013. Actually the delay in announcing the dearness allowance helps the people speculate more about the Governments Plan about whether the 50% DA will be merged or not. 

Directorate of Estates Orders 2013 : Opening of booking of rooms of holiday homes at Mysore

Directorate of Estates Orders 2013 : Opening of booking of rooms of holiday homes at Mysore. No. D-11016/16/87-Regions Government of India Ministry of Urban Development Directorate of Estates Nirrnan Bhawan, New Delhi Dated : 04.04.2013 Office Memorandum Subject: :-  Opening of booking of rooms of holiday homes at Mysore. The work of vertical extension of existing holiday home at Mysore has now been completed and accordingly, it has been decided to open the booking of rooms of holiday home at Mysore with immediate effect. Booking will be done by booking authorities as usual.

Directorate of Estates Orders 2013 : Suspension of booking of room No. 16 of holiday home at Nainital (Khurpatal)

Directorate of Estates Orders 2013 :    Suspension of booking of room No. 16 of holiday home at Nainital (Khurpatal). No. D-11016/28/2013-Regions Government of India Ministry of Urban Development Directorate of Estates Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi Dated 02.04.2013 Office Memorandum Subject :-  Suspension of booking of room no. 16 of holiday home at Nainital (Khurpatal). The undersigned is directed to say that due to renovation work being undertaken by CPWD in holiday home at Nainital (Khurpatal), booking of room no. 16 of holiday home at Nainital (Khurpatal) is suspended with effect from 31.03.2013 till further clarifications to be issued by Directorate of Estates.

KVS Orders 2013 : Government employees take treatment from any hospital recognized by the State Government / CGHS / CS(MA) Rules

KVS Orders 2013 : Government employees take treatment from any hospital recognized by the State Government / CGHS / CS(MA) Rules Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan 18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi-16. F.No.110239/51/Cir./2013/KVS(Budget) Dated 03.04.2013 The Deputy Commissioner Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan All Regional Offices. Subject : Govt. employees and the members of their family take treatment from any hospital recognized by the State Government / CGHS / CS (MA) Rules - regarding.

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CGHS Orders 2013 : Removal of Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute from the list of empanelled hospitals under CGHS,  Delhi with immediate effect. No: S.1107824/2013/CGHS(hEC) /CGHS(P) Government of India Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Department of Health & Family Welfare Maulana Azad Road, Nirman Bhawan New Delhi 110 108 dated the April 5th, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Removal of Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, FC-34, A-4, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi-110063 - regarding. With reference to the above mentioned subject the undersigned is to draw attention to No S 11011/23/2009/CGHS DII / Hospital Cell (part I) dated 7.10.2010 vide which Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, FC-34, A-4, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi was empanelled under CGHS, Delhi and to state that Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, FC-34, A-4, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi has conveyed its unwillingness to continue its empanelment under CGHS. The matter has been examined by this M

7th CPC, DA Merger, Scrap NPS and Modify Child Care Leave as Family Care Leave(FCL) - AIRF Publishes the demands of Railway Employees

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7th Central Pay Commission 7th CPC, DA Merger, Scrap NPS and Modify Child Care Leave as Family Care Leave (FCL) - AIRF Publishes the demands of Railway Employees  All India Railwaymen's Federation publishes the demands of Railway employees, in this attractive demands applicable to all other Central Government employees is ' to set up 7th CPC without delay, Merge 80% D.A., Modify Child Care Leave as Family Care Leave(FCL), Scrap New Pension Scheme, GP 2800 Minimum entry pay for clerks, Scrap GP 2000 under MACP, One Increment for retiring on 30th June and rise 59 years to VRS'...

Dopt Orders 2013 : Upgradation of 1467 posts of UDCs to Assistants’ Grade of CSS - Cadre Restructuring of Central Secretariat Service (CSS)

Dopt Orders 2013 : Upgradation of 1467 posts of UDCs to Assistants’ Grade of CSS - CadreRestructuring of Central Secretariat Service (CSS) No.19/1/2012-CS.I (P) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) Dated 3rd April. 2013 ORDER The Government had set up a Committee on Cadre Restructuring of Central Secretariat Service (CSS) in June, 2008. The Committee submitted its report in November, 2008. The Report of the Committee was considered by the Governmentand, inter-alia, a following decision was taken, as was conveyed vide this Department’s OM dated 20/7/2010.

Anomalies in payment of arrears of Rank Pay

Anomalies in payment of arrears of Rank Pay Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Officers) under Ministry of Defence has published the notice for the officers affected by Supreme Court judgment on Rank Pay, a link has been provided to download their 'Due Drawn Statements'. Officers can download their details through the link is given in the official website of PCDAO Pune.

Revision of 1/3rd commuted portion of pension in respect of Government servants who had drawn lumpsum payment on absorption in Central Public Sector Undertakings/Central Autonomous Bodies — stepping up of notional full pension w.e.f.24.9.2012

No.4/38/2008-P&PW (D) GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBUC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PENSION & PENSIONERS WELFARE) 3 Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan New Delhi-10003. Dated the 3rd April, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub:- Revision of 1/3rd commuted portion of pension in respect of Government servants who had drawn lumpsum payment on absorption in Central Public Sector Undertakings/Central Autonomous Bodies — stepping up of notional full pension w.e.f.24.9.2012. Orders for revision of 1/3 restored pension of absorbees, who had drawn lumpsum payment on absorption, were issued vide this Department O.M of even number dated 15/9/2008 As per para 2A of the said OM, the full pension of the absorbees was notionally revised w.e.f. 1.1.2006 in accordance with the instructions contained in this Department OM. No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 1.9.2008. The payment of DR and additional pension to old pensioners is regulated on the basis of the notional

FAQ on Central Government Health Scheme : More questions clarified as FAQ

FAQ on Central Government Health Scheme : More questions clarified as FAQ Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued clarifications in the respect of Central Government Health Scheme in the form of FAQ. Lot of questions and answers is given with detailed references, certainly it could be very useful for the both sides of employees and Department authorities.

Policy on fixing an upper limit of the number of years for which officers can work in the personal staff of the Union Minister in their entire careers

Most Immediate No.31/4/2013-EO(MM-I) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel & Training (Office of the Establishment Officer) New Delhi, dated 02.04.2013. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Policy on fixing an upper limit of the number of years for which officers can work in the personal staff of the Union Minister in their entire careers. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) had laid down a policy -wherein a ceiling of 10 years in the entire career and a sub-limit of 05 years as PS/OSD within the ceiling of 10 years had been fixed beyond which no person was to be permitted to be appointed in the personal staff of Ministers. This was conveyed in DoP&T’s OM No.31/65/2009-EO(MM-I) dated 04.03.2010 and OM No.31/11/2010-EO(MM-I) dated 13.05.2010. This was reiterated vide Cabinet Secretary’s D.O. No.2/3/2010-EO(MM-I) dated 19.1 1.2012.

Ad-hoc Appointment / Promotion — Review of – Regarding

No.28036/1/2012-Estt(D) GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINIING North Block, New Delhi, Dated the 3rd April, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Ad-hoc Appointment / Promotion — Review of – Regarding. The undersigned is directed to say that as per the extant policy of the Government, all posts are to be filled in accordance with provisions of the applicable Recruitment Rules/Service Rules. As explained in this Department’s O.M. No.28036/8/87-Estt.(D) dated 30.03.1988 read with O.M. No.28036/1/2001-Estt.(D) dated 23.07.2001, promotions/ appointments on ad- hoc basis are to be resorted to only in exceptional circumstances mentioned therein, to a post which cannot be kept vacant in consideration of its functional/operational requirement. In spite of these express provisions, it has come to the notice of this Department that the Ministries/Departments are resorting to ad-hoc arrangements in tot

Model Recruitment Rules for the various categories of Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ posts in the Library Discipline.

No. AB-14017/54/2005-Estt (RR) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions Department of Personnel & Training New Delhi Dated the 28th March, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Model Recruitment Rules for the various categories of Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ posts in the Library Discipline. The Model RRs for the various categories of Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ posts in the Library Discipline issued in this Department OM No. AB-14017/43/1991-Estt.(RR) dated 22.2.1993 have been reviewed in the light of 6th CPC recommendations on revision of pay scales, instructions issued by this Department, etc. Accordingly, the revised Model Recruitment Rules for the same are enclosed as Annexure to this Office Memorandum.

Modifications in Civil Services Examination, 2013

Modifications in Civil Services Examination, 2013  The Government has approved the following modifications in the Civil Services Examination, 2013 notified on 5.3.2013:  1. A candidate is allowed to use any one regional language from the 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India or English as the medium of writing the examination.  2. Conditionality of a minimum of 25 candidates in that medium and the requirement to have that language as the medium of examination at graduation level has been dropped. 

DA News : Decision on hiking dearness allowance deferred

Latest DA News : Decision on hiking dearness allowance deferred Decision on hiking dearness allowance deferred NEW DELHI: The government on Tuesday deferred a decision on hiking dearness allowance (DA) of central government employees to 80 per cent, from 72 per cent at present. An increase in DA would have benefitted about 50 lakh employees and 30 lakh pensioners.

Cabinet Committee likely to approve DA today

Cabinet Committee likely to approve DA today As per reliable sources that the Union Cabinet Committee likely to approve the Finance Ministry proposal to hike the Dearness allowance and Dearness relief by 8% today.

Launching of Web Based software solution for Cadre Management of CSS - Requests for cadre clearance and filing of Immovable Property details

No. 21/11/2010-CS.I (U) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension Department of Personnel & Training 2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi Dated : 25th March 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Launching of Web Based software solution for Cadre Management of CSS - Requests for cadre clearance and filing of Immovable Property details reg . As Ministries/ Departments are aware that the Web Based Cadre Management system for CSS is currently hosted at http://10.21.145.125

Introduction of Annual Medical Examination for the Group ‘A’ officers of Central Civil Services of age 40 years and above

No. 21011/1/2009-Estt (A)-Part Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension Department of Personnel & Training North Block, New Delhi Dated : 20th March 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : Introduction of Annual Medical Examination for the Group ‘A’ officers of Central Civil Services of age 40 years and above. In continuation with this Department’s OM of even number dated 1st February, 2012 on the above subject, the undersigned is directed to enclose herewith the following:-

Recruitment to the four posts of junior Hindi Translator on ad-hoc basis against short term vacancy in the Department of Personnel & Training

Recruitment to the four posts of junior Hindi Translator on ad-hoc basis against short term vacancy in the Department of Personnel & Training - Dopt orders No.E-13011/1/2013-Ad.IV Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension Department of Personnel & Training North Block, New Delhi Dated : 20th March 2013 / 22 MAR 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : Recruitment to the four posts of junior Hindi Translator on ad-hoc basis against short  term vacancy in the Department of Personnel & Training - The undersigned is directed to say that four pasts of junior Hindi Translator in the pay structure of PB-2(Rs.9300-34800/-) and Grade Pay of Rs.4200/- are required to be filled up on ad-hoc basis in the Department of Personnel and Training from amongst CSSS/CSCS staff of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions till such time the regular candidates to be nominated by the Department of Official Language become avai

Nomination of Area Welfare Officers for the calendar years 2013 and 2014 for Delhi / New Delhi and Outside Delhi

Dopt Orders 2013 : Nomination of Area Welfare Officers for the calendar years 2013 and 2014 for Delhi / New Delhi and Outside Delhi. IMMEDIATE No.32/1/2012-Welfare Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension Department of Personnel & Training Room No.361, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi Dated the 25th March 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Nomination of Area Welfare Officers for the calendar years 2013 and 2014 for Delhi / New Delhi and Outside Delhi. The Department of Personnel & Training nominates Gazetted Officers as Area Welfare Officers (AWOs) for residential colonies to look after the welfare of Central Govt. employees and their families residing in these colonies. This Department invites fresh applications from all Ministries/Departments of Government of India for the areas indicated in the enclosed list. As stated in OM of even no.dated 15-10-2012 calling for applications for nomination as AWO,