Friday, February 28, 2014

Terms of Reference for 7th CPC approved by Union Cabinet today .....

The Union Cabinet today gave its approval to the Terms of Reference of 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) as follows:-

a)      To examine, review, evolve and recommend changes that are desirable and feasible regarding the principles that should govern the emoluments structure including pay, allowances and other facilities/benefits, in cash or kind, having regard to rationalization and simplification therein as well as the specialized needs of various Departments, agencies and services, in respect of the following categories of employees:-

i.   Central Government employees-industrial and non-industrial;
ii.  Personnel belonging to the All India Services;
iii.Personnel of the Union Territories;
iv.Officers  and   employees   of  the   Indian  Audit  and   Accounts Department;
v.Members of regulatory bodies (excluding the Reserve Bank of India) set up under Acts of Parliament; and
                vi.Officers and employees of the Supreme Court.

b)      To examine, review, evolve and recommend changes that are desirable and feasible regarding principles that should govern the emoluments structure, concessions and facilities/benefits, in cash or kind, as well as retirement benefits of personnel belonging to the Defence Forces, having regard to historical and traditional parities, with due emphasis on aspects unique to these personnel.

c)      To work out the framework for an emoluments structure linked with the need to attract the most suitable talent to Government service, promote efficiency, accountability and responsibility in the work culture, and foster excellence in the public governance system to respond to complex challenges of modern administration and rapid political, social, economic and technological changes, with due regard to expectations of stakeholders, and to recommend appropriate training and capacity building through a competency based framework.

d)     To examine the existing schemes of payment of bonus, keeping in view, among other things, its bearing upon performance and productivity and make recommendations on the general principles, financial parameters and conditions for an appropriate incentive scheme to reward excellence in productivity, performance and integrity.

e)      To review the variety of existing    allowances presently available to employees in addition to pay and suggest their rationalization and simplification, with a view to ensuring that the pay structure is so designed as to take these into account.

f)       To examine the principles which should govern the structure of pension and other retirement benefits, including revision of pension in the case of employees who have retired prior to the date of effect of these recommendations, keeping in view that retirement benefits of all Central Government employees appointed on and after 01.01.2004 are covered by the New Pension Scheme (NPS).

g)      To make recommendations on the above, keeping in view:

i.   the economic conditions in the country  and need for fiscal prudence;
ii. the need to ensure that adequate resources are available for developmental expenditures and welfare measures;
iii. the likely impact of the recommendations on the finances of the State Governments, which usually adopt the recommendations with some modifications;
iv. the prevailing emolument structure and retirement benefits available to employees of Central Public Sector Undertakings; and
v. the best global practices and their adaptability and relevance in Indian conditions.
 h) To recommend the date of effect of its recommendations on all the above.

The Commission will make its recommendations within 18 months of the date of its constitution.  It may consider, if necessary, sending interim reports on any of the matters as and when the recommendations are finalised.

The decision will result in the benefit of improved pay and allowances as well as rationalization of the pay structure in case of Central Government employees and other employees included in the scope of the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Background

            Central Pay Commissions are periodically constituted to go into various issues of emoluments’ structure, retirement benefits and other service conditions of Central Government employees and to make recommendations on the changes required.

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source: PIB

CABINET APPROVED 10% DEARNESS ALLOWANCE HIKE FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND PENSIONERS


CABINET COMMITTEE APPROVED 10% DEARNESS ALLOWANCE HIKE FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND PENSIONERS


CABINET COMMITTEE APPROVED 10% DEARNESS ALLOWANCE HIKE FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND PENSIONERS

The Union Cabinet today approved to increase in  Dearness Allowance by 10% to Central Government employees.
The rate of Dearness allowance shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 90% to 100%.

Revised rates effective from 1.1.2014.

Finance Ministry will publish detailed orders regarding this issue within this month.

Promotion of Small Savings

The Small Savings Schemes, carrying different terms and rates of interest administered by Government of India, are designed to provide safe and attractive option to all individuals who invest in these savings schemes. Banks have been given freedom by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to fix their rates on domestic term deposits of various maturities. According to the information given to the Parliament recently, interest rates on Small Savings Schemes have been aligned with Government Securities rates of similar maturity with a spread of 25 basis points (bps) with two exceptions. The spread on 10 year NSC will be 50 bps and on Senior Citizens Savings Scheme 100 bps. The interest rates for every financial year are notified before 1st April of that year. Therefore, interest rates of Small Savings Schemes are not comparable with the rates being offered by the Banks for their various term deposit schemes. However, presently interest offered on Small Saving by Post Offices on all tenors is higher than the modal deposit rate offered by the Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) on all tenors. 

The Parliament was informed that the Central and State Governments take various measures from time to time to promote and popularize Small Savings Schemes through print and electronic media as well as holding seminars, meetings and providing training to the various agencies involved in mobilizing deposits under various Small Savings Schemes. Further, with a view to sustaining investor’s interest in the Small Savings Schemes, the features of the schemes are reviewed from time to time and various improvements and amendments in the schemes are introduced. 
Source:-PIB

DOPT ORDER FEB-2014

S.No.
Subject
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1
Voluntary retirement under FR 56(K)etc. and amendment of Rules.

2
Minutes of Meeting held on 21/02/2014 with JS(ADMN.) of all the Central Ministries/ Departments to demonstrate the software for online filing of PAR

3
Scheduling of Inter Ministry Badminton Tournament 2013-14

4
Posting/transfer of three CSS DS/Director.

5
Rotational transfer of SOs of CSS - non compliance of deemed relieving order by S/Sh AK Kaundal, SO, UPSC, Nirmal Das, SO, UPSC, Sandeep Kumar, SO, M/o YAS and Chaitanya Sharma, SO, D/o Hr. Eud.

6
Compendium of Best Practices on RTI - Volume I

7
Guidelines for Right To Information Fellowship - Extension of last date

8
Inter-Ministry/Inter-Colony Weight-Lifting & Best Physique Championship 2013-14

9
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE CONTENT AND DURATION OF INDUCTION TRAINING OF IAS OFFICERS

10
Transfer/Posting of SOs

11
Select List for the year 2011 of the officers of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) for appointment to Grade-I (Under Secretary) of the Service.

12
Group Training Course in Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement in Upland Crop Farming Areas for Rural Development to be held in Japan from May 13 to August 02, 2014 under the Technical Cooperation Programme of the Government of Japan

13
IAS(Appointment by Selection) Andhra Pradesh Cadre.

14
Appointment of Information Commissioners in the Central Information Commission.

15
Introduction of Single Window System in DOPT for receiving proposals for initiation of disciplinary proceedings against the Group A officers of the Central Bureau of Investigation - Regarding.

16
Introduction of Single Window System in DOPT for receiving proposals for initiation of disciplinary proceedings against the Group A officers of the Central Secretariat Services (CSS and CSSS) - reg.

17
Postponement of All India Civil Services Swimming Tournament 2013-2014

18
Promotion of Section Officers of Central Secretariat Service (CSS) to Grade-I (Under Secretary) of CSS on ad-hoc basis.

19
Group Training Course in The Land Readjustment Method for Urban Development to be held in Japan from May 28 to July 13, 2014 under the Technical Cooperation Programme of the Government of Japan

20
One year Diploma Programme in Public Policy and Sustainable Development /Two year M.A. (Public Policy and Sustainable Development) Degree Programme at the TERI University, Delhi-commencing from 21st July, 2014

21
Fixation of inter-se-seniority of the IAS probationers of 2007 batch (Final) - Intimation regarding.

22
The All India Services (PAR) Rules, 2007 - annual health check-up of IAS Officers.

23
Appointment of officers working in the Ministries/Departments under Central Staffing Scheme (CSS) to Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) on shift basis.

24
Extension of deputation tenure of Shri Parvez Hayat, IPS (JH-84) as CVO in Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), Gurgaon

25
Filling up the post of Project Director (JS Level), Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation - regarding.

26
Execution of Bond for availing Study Leave under rule 53(4) of the CCS(Leave) Rules, 1972 - regarding

27
Special concessions/facilities to Central Govt. Employees working in Kashmir Valley in attached/subordinate offices or PSUs falling under the control of Central Govt.

28
Distance Learning Modules (Project Management, Office Procedure, Citizen Charter, Reservation in Service, Administrative Law etc.)


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Thursday, February 27, 2014

COM. UMRAOMAL PUROHIT, THE LEGENDARY LEADER PASSED AWAY





WITH DEEP SORROW WE REGRET TO INFORM ALL OUR COMRADES
THE SAD DEMISE OF
COM. UMRAOMAL PUROHIT,
SECRETARY STAFF SIDE JCM. NATIONAL COUNCIL
AND THE PRESIDENT OF ALL INDIA RAILWAYMEN FEDERATION
AT MUMBAI TODAY AT 4.15 AM.

WE CONVEY OUR HEART FELT CONDOLENCES ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES OF THE CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND WORKERS.  WE APPEAL TO OUR COMRADES WHO ARE STATIONED AT MUMBAI TO TAKE PART IN THE FUNERAL PROCESSION WHICH IS TO COMMENCE FROM THE AIRF OFFICE AT MUMBAI AS A MARK OF RESPECT AND AFFECTION TO THE DEPARTED COMRADE.   

M. KRISHNAN,
SECRETARY GENERAL;
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE NATIONAL SECRETARIAT OF THE CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND WORKERS.
DATED; 27TH FEBRUARY, 2014



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How to Apply for Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant Exam 2014 with Screen Shots


Friends.. Application submission for Postal/Sorting Assistant (PA/SA) Exam 2014 started on 26 February 2014. Applications are to be submitted online. Candidates have to visit the websitewww.pasadrexam2014.in for submittingonline applications. For your help in this post, we are bringing you the detailed procedure for submitting the application online along with screen shots. This will certainly help you applying without any doubts. (This time application procedure has been made very simple. In most cases you have to just select credentials from the drop down menu available).

Note: Before starting feeding of inputs the applicant should be ready with the Percentage of marks scored in qualifying 10+2/12th class up to two decimals and Year of passing, Date of birth, soft copies of passport size Photo (in size of 10KB to 20 KB in .jpg/jpeg format) and scanned Signature (in size of 5KB to 10 KB in .jpg/jpeg format) which are required to be uploaded after filling up of the inputs and uploading the application on-line.

>> The applicant has to use an Internet enabled work station, personal computer/laptop and should open the website www.pasadrexam2014.in to find the link “CLICK HERE TO APPLY” on the home page for Registration of On-line Application.
Step1: Tick the box (I have read Advertisement....). Click on "Click Here to Apply"


Step2: You will be prompted to another page where you have to enter the following details
(A) Personal Information & Educational Qualification (10+2)
1) Name of Applicant (As per Matriculation/SSC Certificate):
2) Name of Father (As per Matriculation/SSC Certificate):
3) Sex :
4) Applicant Category :   
5) Applicant Sub-Category :
5.1: Ex-Serviceman Enter total length of Service rendered in Armed Force:
5.2: Serving Govt. Employee (With at least 3 yrs. of service) :
6) Date of Birth (As per Matriculation/SSC Certificate) :
7) Year of Passing in 10+2 Exam:          
8) Percentage of Marks in 10+2 Exam:
9) Name of Recognised Board / University : 
10) Whether Studied English in 10+2 Std.
11) Whether Studied local Language of the State / U.T. of the Postal Circle concerned or Hindi as a subject atleast in Matriculation Level :           
12) Nationality Indian :   
13) Mobile No. (Only 10 digits, don't prefix '0') :      
14) Email ID :

(B) Complete Address for Correspondence:
15) Address Line 1 :
16) Address Line2 
17) Address Line 3 :
18) City / Town :
19) PIN Code :        
20) State / U.T. :

(C) Postal Circle Applied For
16) Postal Circle: (Select from drop down menu)

(D) Post Applied For
17) Preference can be selection from among (PAPO, SARMS, PASBCO, PACO-RO, PAFPO, PAMMS, PARLO)
(i).1st Preference                        (ii)2nd Preference    (iii).3rd Preference
(iv).4th Preference                  (v).5th Preference      (vi).6th Preference
(vii).7th Preference           

(E) Preference of Division / Unit
18) A total of 10 preference will be asked. 

(F) Examination City
19) A total of 03 preferences will be asked.
 
(G) Declaration: Declarations as given the application form have to be undertaken.
20. Declaration - Click tick in the box

Step 3: Click Save Data. Now a message will be shown as follows " Your Data Saved successfully. Please upload Photo and Signature."

Step 4: Click on the button Upload Photo/Sign situated near the button "Save Data" as shown in Screen Shot. A pop up box will open (If pop up is blocked click on the box and enable it). A screen as shown in the below screen shot appears.


Please remember the following:
PHOTO – A recent and sharp Photo of Applicant in color of Passport size is to be uploaded. Do not sign on the photograph and do not get the photograph attested. A soft/scan copy of photo is to be Uploaded in jpg/jpeg format of size not more than 20KB. Applicant's Photo shall be used for the official record and during the Examination process. In case there is a variation in the Photograph at the time of Examination in Paper I/II candidate is not allowed to take the
examination.

SIGNATURE– Signature of Applicant. A sharp scanned copy of recent Signature is to be Uploaded in jpg/jpeg format of size not more than 10KB. The Applicant's signature shall be used for the official record and during the Examination process. In case there is a variation in the Signature at the time of Examination in Paper I/II candidate is not allowed to take the examination.

Step 5: Select Photo and Signature and click Upload button. If you follow the correct specification a message showing successful upload of Photo & Signature will come.

Step 6: Now you will again come to the earlier page where details have been entered. Now click on "Preview" button available near "Upload Photo/Sign" button. When you click on that, a sheet showing the details you entered along with your Photo and Signature will appear. If he/she wants to change, he can go back and make required changes and Save once again. He/she can once again see Preview and only after he/she is satisfied can finally presses SUBMIT button.
It is mandatory for the applicant to see that his/her PHOTO & SIGNATURE are seen with good clarity and fits into the boxes given in the PREVIEW. If PHOTO / SIGNATURE are found to be blurred or smaller /bigger than the box at the later stage its application & his/her candidature will be cancelled without any communication and no FEE will be refunded.

Step 7: If all details are correct now it is time to submit the application. Click on Submit button.

Step 8: This button finally saves the application. Please note that no changes in the Application Data will be permitted after this stage. Applicant is Prompted with the message “Registration has been done successfully” and (a Unique) Registration Number is generated for the application. This Registration Number along with a Password is sent to applicant’s email ID and also through a SMS on Applicant’s Mobile for future login and references. If applicant is not getting email, please check the Junk email/ SPAM too in the email account.

Step 9: After successfully submitting the application, the following LOGIN page will appear. You can log in using the Registration Number and Password provided.


Step 10: On successful LOGIN the following page will appear where he/she finds the links PRINT CHALLAN TO PAY FEE, CHECK PAYMENT STATUS & PRINT REGISTRATION SLIP.


Step 11: Click on Print Challan to generate challan for payment of fees. On clicking link for “PRINT CHALLAN TO PAY FEE” applicant generates FEE Challan needed to pay FEE. It has to be printed using a Laserjet or Inkjet printer ONLY on an A4 size sheet. The screen shot of the challan is shown below.
 
Step 12: Go to ePayment Post office to Pay Fee. (Click Here to see name of ePayment Post Offices). Applicant is required to carry hardcopy printout of FEE CHALLAN (Three copies one A4 sheet) to one of the ePayment Post Offices and pay FEE in CASH. The sheet contains Three copies of challan. Two copies will be collected by the Counter and applicant can retain Applicant’s Copy for future reference. On payment of FEE in CASH Applicant will get a paper RECEIPT which is also to be retained for future reference. Before leaving Counter, Applicant is required to match Registration details printed on the RECEIPT with FEE CHALLAN for its correctness.

Step 13: Login and Check payment status. For checking the “Payment Status” Applicant is to LOGIN after 3 days. If your payment till then has not been reflected in the Registration System, to do enquiry applicant can send a query on the email ID helpdesk.dopexam@gmail.com. If Payment Status is “Paid” you may proceed to next for printing of Registration Slip.

Step 14: Print Registration Slip. On getting status of “You have PAID the FEE”, applicant is required to print REGISTRATION SLIP for future reference.
WITH THIS REGISTRATION PROCESS COMPLETES.

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