Admin Service Rules

Draft Document
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
(RECRUITMENT & PROMOTION) RULES, 1982
UP‐DATED VERSION
(upto 31st December, 2015)
COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH,

NEW DELHI
Draft Document
Administrative Services
(Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982
INDEX
A. In exercise of the powers vested under Bye‐law 71(b) of the Bye‐Laws of the CSIR, the Pages
following Rules have been made with the approval of the Governing Body of CSIR, in 1‐17
supersession of all previous orders on the subject vide CSIR circular No. 33(90)/82‐E.I
dated 25th February, 1982.
B. Modifications/Amendments/Circulars for Administrative Services (Recruitment and
Promotion) Rules, 1982. Compassionate Appointment, ACP/MACP Scheme, Parliament
Assistant, Recruitment of Protocol Officer, Staff Officer to DG, Maintenance of rosters,
Recruitment of SC/ST/OBC/Persons with Disabilities.
Sr.No. File. No. Date Subject pages
1. 33(89)/81‐E.I 12.11.1981 Recommendations of the Sidhu 18
Committee for career development of
administrative staff of CSIR –
Implementation thereof.
2. 2(Misc.)‐Rectt./90‐ 21.7.1993 Constitution of Screening Committee. 18
R&A
3. 14(2)/13‐DBTP/92‐ 23.3.1994 Admissibility of transfer TA to the 19
E.II Council employees appointed on the
basis of Competitive
Examination/Selection.
4. 33(113)/87‐E.I 5.4.1994 CSIR Administrative Services 19‐20
(Recruitment & Promotion) Rules,
1982‐amendment thereof.
5. SDS/S&T. Rules/92‐ 19.9.1994 Application fee for selection to various 20
R&A posts in CSIR.
6. 28/94/SC/ST‐Cell 9.3.1995 Verification/acceptance of caste 20
certificates produced by the
candidates.
7. 5/8/90‐E.II 16.5.1996 Verification of Character and 20‐21
antecedents.
8. 20/96/SC/ST‐Cell 10.6.1996 Representation of scheduled Castes 21
and Schedule Tribes in Govt. service.
9. 5/8/90‐E.II 20.6.1996 Verification of Character and 21‐22
antecedents – clarification
10. 33(113)/95‐E.I 21.6.1996 CSIR Administrative Service (R&P) 22
Rules, 1982.
11. 33(81)/96‐E.I 12.7.1996 Grant of higher start for departmental 22‐24
promotees to Section Officers
(Gen.)/Private Secretary and grant of
minimum increase in the basic pay in
case of promotion from Under
Secretary level to Deputy Secretary
level.
12. 2(Misc.)/Rectt./94‐ 5.8.1996 Amendment to "CSIR Administrative 24
R&A Services (Recruitment & Promotion)
Rules, 1982.
13. 33(113)/87‐E. 18.12.1996 Amendment in the CSIR Administrative 24‐25
Services (Recruitment and Promotion)
Rules, 1982‐Consideration of seniors
who have not completed the qualifying
service for promotion in cases where
the juniors who have completed the
requisite service are being considered.
14. 14 (6)/22/88‐E.II 7.2.1997 Ad‐hoc appointment/Promotion. 25
15. 2)/74‐O&M 15.5.1997 Verification of Character and 25‐26
antecedents of candidates selected for
appointment to Group‐ A&B in CSIR –
reg.
16. 20/95/SC/ST Cell 25.7.1997 Vacancy based roster shall be replaced 26‐27
by posts based rosters.
17. 17/66/94‐PPS 17.10.1997 Maintenance of records relating to the 27
Selection/Assessment/Departmental
Promotion Committee.
18. 17(226)/97‐E.II 24.11.1997 Representation from Council 27‐28
employees on service matters.
19. 2(28)/91‐E.II 20.5.1998 Recruitment to the posts in the pay 28‐29
scale below Rs. 1400‐2300 (Pre‐revised)
through Employment Exchange.
20. 33(113)/87‐E.I 8.6.1998 CSIR Administrative Services 29
(Recruitment and Promotion) Rules,
1982 ‐ amendment thereof.
21. 17/108/78‐E.II 11.61998 Compassionate Appointment. 29‐30
22. 33(51)775‐E.I 10.7.1998 Guidelines for transfers and posting of 30‐31
Common Cadre Officers of CSIR.
23. 33(1)/Misc./98 14.7.1998 Provision of a higher start for 31‐32
Departmental Promotee Section
Officers and Private Secretary of CSIR
and its National Labs./Intts.
24. 14(2)/13/DBTP/92‐ 28.7.1998 Admissibility of transfer TA to Council 32
E.II employee on appointment against an
Advertised post on the basis of
competitive exam/selection‐reg.
25. 33(113)/87.E.I 1.9.1998 Amendment to CSIR Administrative 32‐33
Service (Recruitment & Promotion)
Rules, 1982‐ Part V Stores & Purchase
Cadre.
26. 17(109)/78/E.II 18.11.1998 Scheme for Compassionate 33‐43
Appointment under the Central
Government – Revised Consolidated
instructions.
27. 33(l)/Misc/98 24.11.1998 Grant of advance 43‐44
increments/incentives to those who
qualify in ICWA/AICA Examinations.
28. 33(113)/87‐E.I 27.11.1998 Amendment to CSIR Administrative 44
Services (Recruitment & Promotion)
Rules, 1982 Deletion of "Note" in Part I‐
General, Section‐I, Preliminary below
sub‐clause (viii) of Point No. 2
Definitions' inserted vide CSIR letter
No.33(l 13)/87‐E.I dated 18.12.1996.
29. 33(113)/87‐E.I 9.2.1999 Deputation of Administrative staff‐ 44
retention of lien ‐ regarding.
30. 33(l)/Misc.98‐E.I 9.2.1999 Grant of higher start to departmental 4445
promotee Section' Officers (Finance &
Accounts) and Deputy Stores &
Purchase Officers.
31. 31(II)/95‐E.I 9.2.1999 Creation of Scale of Rs. 2000‐3000 for 45
the post of Assistant (F&A) Special
grade.
32. 31(II)/95‐E.I 9.2.1999 Creation of Scale of Rs. 2000‐3000 for 45
the post of Assistant (F&A) Special
grade‐Rate of increment‐reg.
33. 20/96/SC/ST‐Cell 23.3.1999 Verification/acceptance of caste 45‐46
certificates produced by candidates.
34. 17/66/94‐PPS 5.7.1999 Implementation of revised Rules, 46‐47
Regulations and Bye‐laws of CSIR.
35. 33(l)Misc./98‐E.I 6.8.1999 Grant of Advance increments/incentive 48
to those who qualify in ICWA/AICA
Examinations.
36. 17/68/97‐PPS 13.9.1999 The Assured Career Progression 48
Scheme for the central government
Civilian Employees.
37. 33(113)/87‐E.I 13.12.1999 Revision in qualifying service by 49‐55
Assistants (General), Assistants
(Finance & Account), Stores & Purchase
Assistants Gr.II and Sr. Stenographers
for the purpose of determining
eligibility for Departmental
Examinations for the posts of Section
Officers (General), Dy. Stores &
Purchase Officers and Private
Secretaries from 5 years to 3 years.
38. 33(81)/96‐E.I 28.1.2000 Grant of minimum increase in the basic 55
pay in the case of promotion from the
Under Secretary level to the Deputy
Secretary level.
39. 17(68)/97‐PPS 10.2.2000 ACP Scheme – Clarification regarding 55‐57
40. 3(1)/98‐E.II 8.3.2000 Scheme for direct recruitment‐ 57‐58
Incentives for sports persons in CSIR
41. 34(2)/2000‐ E.I 10.4.2000 ACP Scheme – Clarification regarding 58
financial upgradation to the grade of
Rs. 6500‐10500.
42. 33(117)/87‐E.I 17.5.2000 CSIR Administrative Services 59
(Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982
‐‐ crucial date regarding eligibility and
approved service.
43. 14(14)/99‐E.II 3.8.2000 Adoption of OM No. 1/2/89‐Estt. (Pay‐I) 59
dated 9.4.1999 received from
Department of Personnel & Training,
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievan es
and Pensions regarding incentive for
acquiring fresh higher qualification.
44. 25/ 22.8.2000 Treatment of backlog vacancies 60
Cir.(03)/2000/SC/S reserved for SCs & STs as a distinct
T‐Cell group and on‐applicability of 50%
ceiling thereon.
45. 25/Cir.(5)/2000/SC 8.11.2000 Reservation in promotion – 60‐61
/ST‐Cell Prescription of lower qualifying
marks/lesser standard of evaluation.
46. 14(6)/2000/E‐II 4.1.2001 Procedure for conducting of 61‐61
examination for recruitment purposes
Clarification reg.
47. 36(01)/2001/ST‐ 15.3.2001 Appointment of persons holding the 62‐63
Cell posts of Sweeper, Farash, etc. as peon‐
reg.
48. 33(113)/2001‐E.I 10.4.2001 Amendment to CSIR Administrative 63‐65
(ASRP) Rules, 1982.
49. 20(11)1/2001/SC/S 31.7.2001 Relaxation of age limit, in recruitment, 65‐66
T‐Cell to SC/ST/OBC candidates ‐ clarification
reg.
50. 19‐20‐11(1)/2001‐ 3.8.2001 Relaxation of age limit in direct 66
SC/ST CELL recruitment in respect of candidate
belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories‐reg.
51. 17(68)/97‐PPS (E.II) 17/20.8.2001 Assured Career Progression Scheme for 66‐79
the Central Govt. Civilian Employees ‐‐
Clarification reg.
52. 2(RR‐IV)/2001‐R&A 3.9.2001 Application fee for selection to various 79
posts in CSIR.
53. 33(84)/4/2001‐E‐I 15.10.2001 Scheme and Syllabus for Departmental 79‐82
Competitive Examination for the posts
of Section Officer (F&A)Section Officer
(G)/Private Secretary/Dy. SPO‐ Revision
regarding
54. 2(RR)/2001‐R&A 7/10.12.2001 Amendment to CSIR Service Rules, 82‐83
1994 for Scientific, Technical and
Support Staff and CSIR Administrative
1982.
55. 3‐33(117)2001‐E.1 12.12.2001 Amendment to Recruitment Rules for 83‐84
the post of Stores & Purchase Assistant
Grade‐V (S&PA Gr.V)
56. 19‐ 7.1.2002 Maintenance of Post‐Based Rosters 84‐86
1(2)/2001/SC/ST‐ introduced w.e.f. 02.07.97.
Cell
57. 7‐1(1)/2001‐R&A 21.2.2002 Amendment to CSIR Service Rules, 86‐87
1994 for Recruitment of Scientific,
Technical and Support Staff and CSIR
Administrative Service (R&P) Rules,
1982.
58. 7‐14(1)/2000‐R&A 22.3.2002 Payment of Honorarium to official and 87

non‐official external Members of
Search/Selection/Assessment
Committee.
59. RC/GB/AC‐ 28.3.2002 Enhancement of sitting fee to members 87
Cte/RPBD‐2002 of AB/GB/RC and similar Committees.
60. 3‐33(113)/2002‐E.I 11.6.2002 Amendment of CSIR Administrative 88‐89
(ASRP) Rules, 1982.
61. 17/66/2/94‐PPS 9.1.2003 Recruitment/Abolition of identified 89

casual workers possessing prescribed
qualification – reg.
62. 3‐33(113)/2003‐E.I 7.4.2003 Restructuring/Reorganization of CSIR 90‐97
Finance & Accounts Cadre.
63. 3‐33(1)/2003‐E.I 10.7.2003 Rationalization of Administrative 92
Cadres.
64. 3‐33(117)2003‐E.I 24.10.2003 CSIR Administrative Services 93‐95

(Recruitment. & Promotion) Rules,
1982‐Amendment thereof.
65. 19‐ 19.2.2004 Relaxation in age limit in direct 95

20(11)/2004/SC/ST recruitment in respect of Physically
‐Cell Handicapped persons – reg.
66. 19‐ 26.3.2004 Revision of Income criteria to exclude 96
1(4)/2004/SC/ST/O socially advanced persons/sections
BC‐Cell (Creamy Layer) from the purview of
reservation for Other Backward Classes
(OBCs).
67. 3‐33(2)/2003‐E.I 14.7.2004 Rationalization of Administrative 97‐99
Cadres – clarifications
68. 3‐33(117)/2003‐E.I 24.9.2004 Amendment to the CSIR Administrative 99
Rules – 1982.
69. 4‐12(01)/2004‐E.II 20.10.2004 Medical examination of newly 100‐101
appointed Scientist/Staff through the
Civil Surgeon/Medical Board of the
Government Hospitals in CSIR
Laboratories/Institutes outside Delhi‐
Review of existing policy.
70. 7-1(2)/2002-R&A 17.11.2004 Nomination of SC/ST representative on 101
the Selection/Screening Committees.
71. 15‐6(82)/98‐O&M 4.2.2005 Promotion of persons undergoing a 101‐102
penalty – clarification reg.
72. 19‐1(1)/2005‐ 21.9.2005 Verification of caste status of SC, ST, 102‐103
SC/ST‐Cell OBC candidates at the time of initial
appointment/promotion.
73. 19‐1(1)/2005‐ 26.9.2005 Revision of quantum of reservation for 104
SC/ST‐Cell SC, ST, OBC in case of direct
recruitment to Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ post
normally attracting candidates from a
locality or a region.
74. 3‐33(2)/2003‐E.I 9.11.2005 Rationalization of Administrative 104‐105
Cadres – Clarifications.
75. 7‐3(7)/2004‐R&A 21.12.2005 Recruitment Rules for the 105‐107
administration post of Guest House
Attendant.
76. 4‐ 26.12.2005 Optimization of administrative and 107
71(Circular)/2005‐ support staff‐clarification
E.II
77. 4‐ 27.12.2005 Optimization of administrative and 107
71(Circular)/2005‐ support staff.
E.II
78. 3(11)/98-EII 20.2.2006 Powers of the Acting Director‐reg. 108
recruitment
79. 19‐ 23.2.2006 Compliance of the provisions of the 108
1(2)1/2001/SC/ST‐ “Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 for
Cell 3% reservation while making
recruitment to the posts identified as
suitable for persons with disabilities –
reg.
80. 3(11)/98‐E.II 1.3.2006 Powers of the Acting Director‐reg. 109
recruitment
81. 17/92/8/2000‐E.II 16.5.2006 Merger of Cost Accountants Cadre with 109‐110
Finance & Accounts Cadre.
82. 4‐28(38)/2006‐E.II 17.5.2006 Intelligence Bureau clearance in respect 110
of Indian Nationals who had
stayed/have been staying abroad in the
preceding five years, selected for
appointment in CSIR Labs/Instts.
83. 17(66)/94‐PPS 23.5.2006 Representations from Council 111
employees on service matters.
84. 2(28)/91‐E.II 29.5.2006 Optimization of administrative and 111
support staff.
85. 19‐ 9.6.2006 Maintenance of separate reservation 112‐113
1(2)/2006/SC/ST‐ rosters for Persons with Disabilities‐reg.
Cell
86. 7(54/41/IF)56‐EII 22.6.2006 Retention in service beyond 50 years 113‐115
(for Groups ‘A’ and ‘B’ services) & 55
years (for Groups ‘C’ and ‘D’ service) of
age under FR 56(j) – constitution of
Review Committee & Representation
Committees.
87. 3‐33(113)/2006‐E.I 1.8.2006 Need for strict compliance of 115
instructions/procedure while making
Recruitment to Administrative posts –
reg.
88. A‐11017/2006‐ 7.9.2006 Reservation of Persons with 115‐116
Estt.(DSIR) Disabilities.
89. 17(108)/2006‐E.II 8.9.2006 Scheme for Compassionate 116‐117
appointment under the Central
Government – Determination of
vacancies for.
90. 4‐1(9)/2003‐E.II 11.10.2006 Filling up of vacant posts in CSIR 118
Labs/Instts. – reg.
91. 4‐1(9)/2003‐E.II 19.1.2007 Filling up of vacant posts in CSIR 118‐119
Labs/Instts – reg.
92. 3‐33(113)/2004‐E.I 8.3.2007 Recruitment Rules for the post of Staff 119‐120
Officer to DG, CSIR in the pay scale of
Rs. 14300‐400‐18300.
93. 7‐4(3)/2006‐R&A 12.3.2007 Criteria for evaluation of type‐scripts of 121‐123
typewriting Test in Hindi/English.
94. 17(68)/2005‐E‐II 15.3.2007 Representation of Scheduled 123‐125

Castes/Tribes and Minorities on
Selection Boards/Committee.
95. 3/4/2007‐E.I 18.5.2007 Guidelines for transfer and posting of 125‐128

Common Cadre Officer of CSIR.
96. 3/4/2007‐E.I 6.6.2007 Guidelines for transfer and posting of 128
Common Cadre Officers of CSIR –
Addendum thereto.
97. DO No. 4‐ 22.10.2007 Optimization of administrative and 128‐129
10(35)/2004‐E.II support staff.
98. 19‐1(1)2007/SC/ST 26.10.2007 Special efforts to fill up the reserved 129
& OBC‐Cell vacancies of SCs, STs and OBC.
99. 4‐73/2006‐E.II 23.1.2008 Appointment of close relatives of 129‐130
the CSIR Officers/staff in CSIR
Labs./lnstt./Hqs‐ Clarification thereof.
100. 73/2006‐E.II 28.3.2008 Appointment of close relatives of 130
the CSIR Officers/staff in CSIR
Labs./lnstt./Hqs‐ further Clarification
thereof.
101. 3‐3(e)/2008‐E.I 2.5.2008 Formulation of procedure for holding a 131
Departmental Promotion Committee
(DPC) meeting .
102. 15‐6(82)/98‐O&M‐ 17.6.2008 Guidelines regarding grant of vigilance 131‐134
II clearance.
103. 5‐1(33)/2008‐PD 8.7.2008 Referring of cases for withdrawal of 134‐135
resignation by Ministries/Departments
– guidelines reg.
104. 5‐1(25)/2008‐PD 16.7.2008 Deputation of Central Government 135‐136
Employee to ex‐cadre posts under
Central/State Government and on
Foreign Service to Central/State
PSUs/Autonomous Bodies.
105. 15‐6(82)/98 O&M 18.8.2008 CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 – Promotion to a 137‐138
higher Grade or Post – Clarification
regarding effect of warnings etc. on
promotion
106. 5‐1(26)/2008‐PD 4.9.2008 Amendment in CISR Administrative 138
Service (Recruitment and Promotion)
Rules, 1982 – Borrowing of officers in
General, Finance & Accounts and
Stores & Purchase Cadres on fixed
tenure deputation/foreign service term
in CSIR.
107. 5‐1(39)/2008‐PD 16.9.2008 Reservation for Scheduled Castes and 139
Scheduled Tribes in posts filled by
promotion.
108. 5‐1(39)/2008‐PD 22.9.2008 Treatment of backlog reserved 139‐142

vacancies of SCs, STs & OBCs as a
distinct group and non‐applicability of
50% ceiling thereon.
109. 17/66/7/94‐PPS 24.9.2008 Representation from Council 142
employees on service matter.
110. 5‐1(3)/2008‐PD 4.10.2008 Implementation of Sixth Central Pay 143‐146
Commission – regarding corresponding
pay rules.
111. 5‐1(3)/2008PD 15.10.2008 Implementation of Sixth Central Pay 146

Commission Recommendation in CSIR
112. 5‐1(3)/2008‐PD 21.10.2008 References to CSIR Hqrs. from 147‐148

Laboratories/Institutes on service
matters where Powers have been
delegated to Directors‐instructions
thereof.
113. 5‐1(39)/2008‐PD 18.12.2008 Revision of income criteria to exclude 148‐149
socially advanced persons/sections
(Creamy Layer) from purview of
reservation for Other Backward Classes
(OBCs).
114. 17(66)/2009‐ 4.3.2009 References to CSIR Hqrs. from 149‐150
Lab.Admn.III Labs/Instts. on service matters where
Powers have been delegated to
Director‐instructions thereof.
115. 5‐1(62)/2009‐PD 13.5.2009 Classification of posts under CCS(CCA) 150‐151
Rules, 1965.
116. 5‐1(63)/2009‐PD 28.5.2009 Modified Assured Career Progression 151
(MACPS) for the Central Government
Civilian Employees.
117. 3/1/2009‐E.I 11.6.2009 Amendment to the CSIR Administrative 152
1982‐reg.
118. 3/1/2009‐E.I 18.6.2009 Amendment to the CSIR Administrative 153
Rules, 1982 – reg.
119. 5‐1(3)/2008‐PD 15.9.2009 Orders relating to Sixth Central Pay 154‐156

Commission recommendation, Benefit
of reservation to Persons with Disability
on acquiring disability after entering
into Government service, etc.
120. 5‐1(44)/2008‐PD 16.12.2009 Selection of candidates on direct 157‐158
recruitment basis – Consideration of
CRs for selection of candidates –
instructions reg.
121. 5‐1(41)/2008‐PD 29.1.2010 Review of Scheme for Compassionate 158‐159
Appointment in light of the 6th Pay
Commission recommendations –
instructions reg.
122. 5‐1(63)/2009‐PD 13.5.2010 Modified Assured Career Progression 159‐167
Scheme (MACPS) for Central
Government Civilian Employees ‐
implementation thereof in CSIR
123. 3‐27/2010‐E.I 27.7.2010 Modified Assured Career Progression 167‐168

Scheme (MACPS) for Central
Government Civilian Employees –
Implementation thereof in CSIR – reg.
124. 3‐2(a)/CASE 2009 II 22.10.2010 Terms & conditions governing the 168‐170
– E.I appointment of Assistant (Assistants
Gr. I) under CASE 2009 II – reg.
125. 33(113)/87/2010‐ 2.11.2010 Training of Private Secretaries as 170
E.I Section Officer (Gen.) – Reg.
126. 3‐2(a)/CASE 2009‐ 8.11.2010 Completion of pre appointment 171‐172
E.I formalities to enable newly recruited
Section Officer/Assistants under CASE
2009 II to join the Induction training
programme – reg.
127. 3‐2(a)/CASE/2009‐ 7.12.2010 Payment of TA/DA to the newly 172‐173
II/EI recruited Section Officers/Assistants
who have reported for training directly
at HRDC – reg.
128. 2/70/2011‐JS 14.2.2011 Re‐orientation Training Programme for 173
Common Cadre Officers in ZOC for
DPC–reg.
129. 5‐1(17)/08‐PD 4.7.2011 Forward herewith the office 173‐174
Memorandums issued by Govt. of India
on Reservation and Promotion.
130. 5‐1(50)/2008‐PD 10.8.2011 Delegation of Powers to 175

Directors/Heads of Labs/Instt relating
to forwarding of applications and
consideration/relief of employees on
deputation – reg.
131. 4‐28(38)/2011‐E.II 19.9.2011 Detailed verification of character and 175
antecedents through Intelligence
Bureau in respect of Indian Nationals
who had stayed/have been staying
abroad for a short period i.e. less than a
year during the preceding five years –
Clarification – reg.
132. 6‐3(102)/2011‐E.III 21.9.2011 Filling up of one post of Staff Officer to 176
DG, CSIR on deputation basis.
133. 5‐1(63)/2009‐PD 27.10.2011 Modified Assured Career Progression 177‐181
Scheme (MACPS) for the Central
Government Civilian Employees –
Clarification reg.
134. 5‐1(17)/08‐PD 10.1.2012 Brochure on Reservation for the 181
SCs/STs and OBCs in Services.
135. 5‐1(39)/2008‐PD 10.1.2012 Reservation for Other Backward Classes 181‐182
in Civil Posts and Services under the
Govt. of India‐Sub‐quota for Minority
Communities.
136. 5‐1(3)/2008‐PD 1.5.2012 Revision of Grade pay in respect of 182
Group C (Non‐Technical) employees
erstwhile Group D (Non‐Tech.).
137. 5‐1(17)/08‐PD 27.6.2012 Applicability of revised Group ‘D’ pay 183‐184

scales to Casual Labourers with
Temporary Status.
138. 15‐6(83)/98‐O&M 16.1.2013 Guidelines regarding grant of ‘Vigilance 184‐185
Clearance’.
139. 3‐10(1)/2013‐E.I 30.1.2013 Orientation Training Programme for 185
PS/PA’/Sr. Stenographers conducted by
HRDC, Ghaziabad – reg.
140. 3‐4(C)/2011‐E.I 14.2.2013 TPC guidelines for posting/transfer of 186‐187
Common Cadre Officers.
141. 5‐1(17)/08‐PD 14.6.2013 Forward of DoPT O.M (a) on revision of 187‐189
income criteria to exclude creamy layer
from the purview of reservation for
OBC and (b) representation from Govt.
servant on service matter.
142. 5‐1(151)/2012‐PD 2.7.2013 Recruitment Rules for Multi‐Tasking 189‐190
Staff (erstwhile Group ‘D’ Non
Technical i.e. Group C Non‐Technical
under 6th CPC) –reg.
143. 3‐8(7)/11‐E.I 2.7.2013 Surrender of vacant & unutilized posts 190‐191
in the administrative & non‐technical
cadres including isolated posts to the
central pool at CSIR Hqrs – reg.
144. SO(2)/SC/ST/OBC‐ 15.7.2013 Filling up backlog vacancies reserved 190
Cell/2013 for scheduled Castes (SCs)/Scheduled
Tribes (STs)/other Backward Classes
(OBCs).
145. 7‐3(1)/2011‐E.III 19.7.2013 Recruitment to the post of Protocol 191‐192
officer in the Pay Band of Rs. 9300‐
34800 plus Grade Pay Rs. 4600/‐ (PB‐2)
146. 3‐2(a)CASE‐2013‐EI 31.1.2014 Appointment of Assistants 192‐193
(Gen/F&A/S&P) Gr. I through CASE‐
2013
147. 33(84)1/7/2014‐E.I 26.2.2014 Reservation Rosters for the Posts of 193‐196
Assistant (Gen/F&A/S&P) Gr.I – DTQ &
DRQ modes‐ reg.
148. 3‐2(a)CASE‐2013‐EI 27.3.2014 Appointment of Assistants 197
(Gen/F&A/S&P) Gr. I through CASE‐
2013.
149. 5‐1(17)/08‐PD 1.4.2014 Forwarding of OM issued by Govt. of 197‐199
India regarding reservation for persons
with disabilities.
150. 4‐10(10)/2010‐E.II 1.4.2014 Administrative Audit – Maintenance of 199
Service Books – reg.
151. 3‐33(113)/2013‐ 16.4.2014 Amendment to Recruitment Rules for 200
HR‐I the posts of Assistant Gr.I(F&A/S&P)
152. 3‐33(113)/2013‐ 16.4.2014 Amendment to CSIR Administrative 200‐201
HR‐I Services (Recruitment & Promotion)
Rules, 1982 – provision for
appointment on deputation to the
posts of Section Officer (Gen/F&A/S&P)
153. 7‐3(1)/2011‐E.II 16.4.2014 Amendment to Recruitment Rules for 202‐203
the post of Protocol Officer in CSIR
Hqrs.
154. 3/4/2014‐E.I 17.4.2014 Revised Guidelines for transfer and 203
posting of Common Cadre Officers of
CSIR.
155. 5‐1(116)/2011‐PD 23.4.2014 Amendment to CSIR Administrative 203‐204
Service (Recruitment & Promotion)
(ASRAP) Rules, 1982‐reg.
156. 5‐1(116)/2011‐PD 23.4.2014 Skill Test Norms on Computer for the 204‐205
post of Asstt. Gr. III (G/F&A/S&P)‐reg.
157. 3/4/2014‐E.I 23.4.2014 Revised Guidelines for transfer and 205‐210
posting of Common Cadre Officers of
CSIR.
158. 7‐3(1)/2011‐E.III 12.5.2014 Recruitment to the post of Protocol 210
Officer in the Pay Band of Rs. 9300‐
34800 plus Grade Pay Rs. 4600/‐(PB‐2)
159. 3(105)/2014‐E.III 13.5.2014 Posting of a Parliament Assistant in 211
CSIR Hqrs. – reg.
160. 4‐45(27)/2008‐E.II 15.5.2014 Hierarchy of Grade Pay in respect of 211
Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) for promotion
and MACP – Clarification thereof.
161. 3‐2(a)/CASE‐2013‐ 23.5.2014 Induction Training Programme for 212
E.I assistants (General/Finance &
Accounts/Stores & Purchase) Grade‐I
recruited under Combined
Administrative Services Examination
(CASE) – 2013 – reg.
162. 17(226)/97/E.II 26.5.2014 Representation from Council Servants 212‐213
(HR‐II) on service matters – reg.
163. 3/12009‐E.I 26.5.2014 Cadre Allocation to the Section Officers 213‐215
and Assistants appointed through CASE
2009 II
164. 3/31/2014‐E.I 2.6.2014 Grievances relating to Administrative 215
Cadre Review – 1994
165. 3‐13/2014‐E.I 9.6.2014 Two increments equal to 6% of Basic 215‐216

Pay admissible on promotion from
Under Secretary to Deputy Secretary
vis‐a‐vis benefit of increment on grant
of financial upradation under MACPS
from GP Rs. 6600/‐ to GP 7600/‐ ‐
clarification thereon.
166. 5‐1(17)/08‐PD 17.6.2014 Forward of OM issued by Govt. of India 216‐217
regarding representation of SC, ST,
OBC, Minorities and the Women on
Selection Board/Committees.
167. 3‐2(c)/2014‐E.I 17.6.2014 Recruitment to the Administrative 217
Posts of Assistants Gr.III
(Gen/F&A/S&P) and Jr. and Sr.
Stenographers.
168. 3/1/2009‐E.I 14.7.2014 Tentative Cadre Allocation to the 218‐219
Section Officers and Assistants
appointed through CASE 2009 II
169. 5‐1(17)/2008‐PD 18.7.2014 Eligibility of officers to be considered 219‐220
for promotion by DPC – Fixing of Crucial
Date – Reg.
170. 3‐2(g)/2014‐E.I 29.8.2014 Review of Structure, Pattern and 221‐225
Syllabus of Departmental and Direct
Examinations for the posts of Section
Officer (Gen/F&A/S&P) and Assistant
(Gen/F&A/S&P) Gr.I – reg.
171. 3‐2(c)/2014‐EI 8.9.2014 Filling up the Posts at the level of 225‐226
Assistants Gr. III (Gen/F&A/S&P) and Jr.
Stenographers – reg.
172. 5‐1(17)/08‐PD 25.9.2014 Guidelines for providing certain 226‐229
facilities in respect of persons with
disabilities who are already employed
in Govt. for efficient performance of
their duties.
173. 3‐2(g)/2014‐E.I 25.9.2014 Procedure for Conducting Examination 229‐230
for Recruitment purposes – reg.
174. 5‐1(211)/14‐PD 20.10.2014 Furnishing of the requisite information 230‐234
under Cadre Review – reg.
175. 5‐1(4\1)/08‐PD 5.11.2014 Consolidated Instructions on 234‐261
Compassionate appointment issued by
Government of India, Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances and
Pensions, DoPT‐Endorsement thereof
in CSIR –req.
176. 3‐4(C)/2014‐EI 31.12.2014 Criteria for transfer/postings of Gr. ‘B’ 261‐262
CCOs.
177. 5‐1(17)/2008‐PD 6.1.2015 Alteration of date of birth of a 262‐264
Government Servant‐reiteration of
instructions issued by Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances and
Pensions.
178. 5‐1(17)/2008‐PD 9.1.2015 Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) 264‐265
Rules, 2008‐application of the first
proviso to Rule 10 in case of those who
had been granted stagnation
increment(s) in the pre‐revised pay
scales – adoption in CSIR reg.
179. 5‐1(17)/2008‐PD 21.1.2015 Amendment in Para 15(i) of OM dated 265‐266
29.12.2005‐Adoption in CSIR.
180. 3‐2(c)/2014‐E.I 13.3.2015 Filling up the Posts at the level of 266
Assistant Gr. III (Gen/F&A/S&P) and Jr.
181. 4‐6(13)/2012‐HR 16.3.2015 Delegation of power with regard to 267
(E‐II) making compassionate appointment to
family member of missing Council
servant.
182. 3‐2(a)/CASE‐2013‐ 20.3.2015 Induction Training Programme for 267‐268
E.I Assistants (General/Finance &
Accounts/Stores & Purchase) Grade‐I
recruited under Combined
Administrative Services Examination
(CASE) ‐ 2013 and others – reg.
183. 19‐1(7)/2014‐ 17.4.2015 Recruitment of Persons with Disabilities 268‐270
SC/ST Cell (PWD) in CSIR‐Labs./Instts.
184. 3/12/2007‐E.I 23.4.2015 Forwarding of application of CCOs for 270‐271
employment outside CSIR.
185. 19‐1(7)/2014‐ 6.5.2015 Implementation of judgement of 272
SC/ST Cell Hon’ble supreme Court of India‐filling
of vacancies earmarked for Persons
with Disabilities ‐ reg.
186. 5‐1(22)/2008‐PD 19.6.2015 Residents of the State of Jammu and 272‐273
Kashmir (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit
for Recruitment to Central Civil Services
and posts) Amendment Rules, 2014
reg.‐Notification reg.
187. 5‐1(22)/2008‐PD 3.7.2015 Pay fixation of direct recruit Assistant 273‐274
appointed after 1.1.2006 – Stepping up
of pay of DRs with reference to the pay
of junior promote Assistants –
Clarification reg.
188. 5‐1(17)/2008‐PD 3.7.2015 Request for Voluntary retirement from 274‐275
disability – Supreme Court Order in
Bhagwan Dass & Anr Vs Punjab State
Electricity Board,(2008) 1 SSC 579‐reg.
189. 5‐1(116)/2011‐PD 13.7.2015 Criteria for Evaluation of type‐scripts of 276

typewriting test in Hindi/English for
recruitment of Asstt. Gr. III –
clarification reg.
190. 5‐1(90)/10‐PD 14.7.2015 Hon’ble CAT, Lucknow Bench order 276
dated 26.05.2015 in OA No. 37/2011
(Harsh Bahadur & 101 other vs.
UOI/CSIR/CDRI/IITR/NBRI/CIMAP)–
compliance thereof.
191. 5‐1(17)/2008‐PD 5.8.2015 Grant of age concession to the Persons 277‐278
with Disabilities suffering from (a)
blindness or low vision, (b) hearing
impairment and (c) locomoter disability
or cerebral palsy for direct recruitment
to civil posts/services under the Central
Government –reg.
192. 5‐1(17)/2008‐PD 24.8.2015 Forwarding O.M issued by Govt. of 278‐279
India on service matter.
193. 19‐ 22.9.2015 Monitoring of the implementation of 279‐280
1(7)(ESM)2015/SC/ reservation policy of ESM in Central
ST Cell Government Ministries/Departments,
Banks, PSUs and CPMFs – designating
of DGR as the Nodal Agency – reg.
194. 3/12/2007‐E.I 31.12.2015 Forwarding of Application of CCOs for 280‐281
outside employment
(Direct/Deputation) through proper
channel‐reg.
CONTENTS
PAGE Nos.
1 Part I‐GENERAL 2‐4

SECTION I ‐ PRELIMINARY
SECTION II ‐ CADRES AND STRENGTH
2 Part II ‐ GENERAL CADRE 4‐7

SECTION I ‐ GRADES AND SCALES OF PAY
SECTION II ‐ RECRUITMENT AND PROMOTION
3 Part‐III‐ STENOGRAPHERS CADRE 7‐8

4 Part‐IV ‐ FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS CADRE 8‐11

5 Part‐V ‐ STORES AND PURCHASE CADRE 12‐14

SECTION II – RECRUITMENT AND PROMOTION
6 Part VI – MISCELLANEOUS 15‐17
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COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
RAFIMARG,
NEW DELHI‐110 001
No. 33(90)/82‐E.I 25th February, 1982
COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (RECRUITMENT &
PROMOTION) RULES, 1982
In exercise of the powers vested under Bye‐law 71(b) of the Bye‐Laws of the CSIR, the following
Rules have been made with the approval of the Governing Body of CSIR, in supersession of all
previous orders on the subject:‐
PART‐I
GENERAL
SECTION I – PRELIMINARY
1. Short Title and Commencement:
(i) These Rules shall be called the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Administrative Services (Recruitment and Promotion) (ASRP) Rules, 1982.
(ii) They shall apply to all Administrative (including Ministerial, Stenographic, Finance &
Accounts, Stores and Purchase) posts other than Group‐D posts.
(iii) They shall come into force with effect from 1.2.1982.
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2. Definitions: In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires‐
(i) "Administrative post" means and includes all posts classified as such under Bye‐Law 57
of the Bye‐Laws of the CSIR, unless any post is excluded from the operation of these
rules.
(ii) "Cadre" means the strength of posts included in any of sub‐clauses (i) to (iv) of Rule3.
(iii) "Controlling Authority" means the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research; and the
powers of the Controlling Authority shall be exercised by the Director‐General, Council
of Scientific and Industrial Research or by such officer as may be so authorized by the
CSIR from time to time for a specific category of posts.
(iv) "Permanent post" means a post carrying a definite rate of pay sanctioned without limit
of time.
(v) "Temporary post" means a post carrying a definite rate of pay sanctioned for a limited
time.
(vi) "Permanent Officer" means the holder of a post in the CSIR in a permanent capacity.
(vii) "Service" means the service rendered in the CSIR.
(viii) "Approved Service" in relation to any Grade means the period or periods of service in
that Grade rendered after selection, according to prescribed procedure, for long term
appointment to the Grade and includes any period or periods during which an officer
would have held a duty post in that Grade but for his being on leave or otherwise not
being available for holding such post.
SECTION II ‐ CADRES AND STRENGTH
3. Cadres ‐ Officers employed in the CSIR Secretariat and in its National

Laboratories/Institutes in the posts mentioned in Rule 1 (ii) above shall be included in
one of the following Cadres as may be appropriate:
(i) General Cadre;
(ii) Stenographers’ Cadre;
(iii) Finance and Accounts Cadre; and
(iv) Stores and Purchase Cadre.
4. Authorized Permanent Strength: The authorized permanent strength of each of the

above cadres shall consist of the permanent posts in each Cadre.
5. Temporary additions to the Authorized Permanent Strength: In addition to the

authorized permanent strength, temporary additions to the posts in any Cadre may be
made to such extent as may be found necessary from time to time.
6. Schedule of posts: The Controlling Authority shall maintain a schedule of posts in each
Cadre. The schedule shall show separately in respect of each Cadre:
(i) Total number of posts;
(ii) The number of such posts which are permanent; and
(iii) The number of such posts those are temporary.
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7. If in the opinion of the Controlling Authority, the functions attached to a post are such
that the incumbent is required to possess special and/or technical qualifications, the
Controlling Authority may declare the post to be an "excluded" post. Upon such
declaration and as long as the declaration is in force, the "excluded" post shall be
deemed not to be included in any Cadre.
8. Scales of Pay: The scales of pay of the Grades of the Cadre shall be as approved by the
Govt. of India from time to time for such posts and adopted by the CSIR.
PART II
GENERAL CADRE
1. Grades: Posts in the General Cadre shall be classified in the following Grades and
designated as shown below:
S.No. Designation Scale of Pay Group

1. Senior Deputy Secretary/Senior Rs. 14300‐400‐18300 A
Controller of Administration
2. Deputy Secretary/Controller of Rs. 12000‐375‐16500 A
Administration
3. Under Secretary/Administrative Rs. 10000‐325‐15200 A
Officer
4. Section Officer (General) Rs. 6500‐200‐10500 B
5. Assistant (General) Grade‐I Rs. 5500‐175‐9000 B
6. Assistant (General) Grade‐II Rs. 4000‐100‐6000 C
7. Assistant (General) Grade‐Ill Rs.3050‐75‐3950‐80‐4590 C
SECTION II‐RECRUITMENT AND PROMOTION
1. Senior Deputy Secretary/Senior Controller of Administration (Rs. 14300‐400‐18300)
Recruitment to this Grade shall be made by promotion on the basis of merit on the
recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee which shall interview the
eligible candidates from amongst the officers holding the post of Deputy
Secretary/Controller of Administration in the grade of Rs. 12,000‐375‐16,500 and who
have rendered not less than 5 years of approved service in that grade.
If, in a particular year, sufficient number of eligible officers are not available, DG, CSIR
may, at his discretion, relax the qualifying service to four years.
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2. Deputy Secretary/Controller of Administration (Rs. 12000‐375‐16500)
eligible candidates from amongst the Under Secretaries/Administrative Officers in the
grade of Rs. 10,000‐325‐15,200 who have rendered not less than five years of approved
service in that grade.
If, in a particular year, sufficient number of eligible officers are not available, DG, CSIR
may, at his discretion, relax the qualifying service to four years.
3. Under Secretary/Administrative Officer (Rs. 10000‐325‐15200)
Recruitment to this Grade shall be made by promotion, on the basis of merit from
amongst Section Officers (General) and Private Secretaries who have rendered not less
than 8 years of approved service in the grade of Rs.6500‐200‐10,500 and on the
eligible candidates.
(i) Vacancies in this grade occurring in a year shall be filled in the ratio of 2:1 from amongst
Section Officers (General) and Private Secretaries. In the event of non‐ availability of
suitable officers for filling up vacancies earmarked for a cadre, such unfilled vacancies
shall not be filled up from officers of another cadre.
(ii) 25% of the Private Secretaries who have completed minimum six years of approved
service as Private Secretary be made to work as Section Officer (General) for a period of
one year before they are considered for promotion to the post of Under
Secretary/Administrative Officer.
4. Section Officer (General) (Rs. 6500‐200‐10500)
(i) 33‐1/3% by promotion from amongst regular Assistants (General) Grade I who have
rendered not less than 8 years approved service in that Grade on the basis of Selection‐
cum‐Seniority subject to rejection of unfit on the recommendations of the Departmental
(ii) 33‐1/3% by promotion on the basis of result of departmental competitive test limited to
Assistants (General) Grade‐I, Assistants (F&A) Grade‐I, Assistants (Stores & Purchase)
Grade‐I and Senior Stenographers who have a University Degree in any discipline and
have completed not less than 3 (three) years qualifying service in their respective
grades. However, in the event of non‐filling up of vacancies under the departmental
examination quota, these shall be filled up by direct recruitment.
(iii) 33‐1/3% by direct recruitment on the basis of result of an open competitive examination
and interview from amongst candidates possessing University Degree. Age not
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exceeding 28 years, relaxable in the case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per rules.
Departmental candidates including those holding posts in the Stenographers, Finance &
Accounts and Stores & Purchase Cadres and possessing the requisite educational
qualification will be eligible to compete and there will be no age restriction in their case.
Those who qualify in the examination will be called for interview.
5. Assistant (General) Grade‐I (Rs. 5500‐175‐9000)
Recruitment to this Grade shall be made as follows:
(i) 50% by promotion on local basis from Assistants (General) Grade II who have completed
not less than 5 years approved service in that Grade on the basis of seniority, subject to
rejection of unfit, and on the recommendation of the Departmental Promotion
Committee.
(ii) 25% by means of limited departmental competitive examination from amongst

Assistants (General) Grade‐II/Assistants (F&A) Grade‐II/Assistants (S&P) Grade‐II /Junior
Stenographers possessing University Degree and having not less than 3 years approved
(iii) 25% by direct recruitment from amongst candidates possessing University Degree, age
not exceeding 28 years, relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per rules, on the
basis of result of competitive examination and interview. Departmental candidates
possessing the requisite qualifications will be eligible to compete and there will be no
age restriction in their case.
6. Assistant (General) Grade‐II (Rs. 4000‐100‐6000)
Recruitment to this Grade shall be made on local basis in the CSIR Hqrs. and its National
Laboratories/Institutes as follows:‐
100% by promotion on local basis from amongst the Assistants (General) Grade‐Ill who
have completed not less than 3 years approved service as Assistant (General) Grade‐Ill
on the basis of seniority subject to rejection of unfit and on the recommendations of the
Departmental Promotion Committee.
7. Assistant (General) Grade‐Ill (Rs.3050‐75‐3950‐80‐4590)
Laboratories/Institutes by direct recruitment, on the basis of result of competitive
examination held from time to time from amongst candidates possessing minimum
educational qualification of 10+2/XII or its equivalent and typing speed of 30 w.p.m. in
English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi typewriter. Age not exceeding 28 years, relaxable in case of
SC/ST/OBC candidates as per rules. There is no age limit for departmental candidates
provided they possess the prescribed qualifications. The candidates who qualify in the
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competitive examination will be interviewed by a Selection Committee but the
weightage of interview would not exceed 25% of the total prescribed marks.
Provided that:
(i) 10% of the vacancies in the cadre of Assistant (General) Grade‐III in National
Laboratories/Institutes and 5% of the vacancies in CSIR Hqrs. shall be filled up from
amongst the Group ‘D’ (non‐technical) employees borne on the regular
establishment, who are 10+2/XII pass and have rendered 5 years approved service,
on the basis of seniority‐cum‐fitness.
(ii) 10% of the vacancies in the cadre of Assistant (General) Grade‐III in the National
amongst the Group ‘D’ (non‐technical) employees borne on the regular
establishment subject to the following conditions:‐
Selection shall be made through a departmental competitive examination in General
Hindi/General English and General Knowledge and proficiency test in typewriting at
the speed of 25/30 w.p.m. in Hindi/English, confined to such Group ‘D’ (non‐
technical) staff who have rendered minimum of 5 years of approved service in CSIR
and fulfill the minimum educational qualification viz. 10+2/XII pass or equivalent.
Part III
STENOGRAPHERS’ CADRE
SECTION I ‐GRADES AND SCALES OF PAY
1. Grades ‐ Posts in the Stenographic Cadre shall be classified in the following Grades and
designated as shown below:‐
S.No. Designation Scale of Pay Group

1. Private Secretary Rs. 6500‐200‐10500 B
2. Senior Stenographer Rs. 5500‐175‐9000 B
3. Junior Stenographer Rs. 4000‐100‐6000 C
1. Private Secretary (Rs. 6500‐200‐10500)
Recruitment to this Grade shall be made as under:
(i) 50% by DPC from amongst Senior Stenographers who have rendered not less than 8 years
of approved service on the basis of seniority subject to rejection of unfit; the employees
should be permanent either in the lower post or on the post of Senior Stenographer; and
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(ii) 50% on the basis of departmental competitive test, as per scheme of examination notified
vide CSIR letter No.33(84)/4/2001‐E‐I dated 15.10.2001, from amongst the Senior
Stenographers who have a University Degree in any discipline with 3 years approved
service.
2. Senior Stenographer (Rs. 5500‐175‐9000)
Recruitment to this Grade shall be made on local basis in the CSIR Hqrs. and in each
National Laboratory/Institute as follows:‐
(i) 50% by promotion from amongst the Junior Stenographers who have rendered a minimum
of 5 years of approved service in that grade on the basis of seniority subject to rejection of
unfit and on the recommendations of Departmental Promotion Committee;
(ii) 25% by examination & proficiency test limited to departmental candidates (Junior
Stenographers) having minimum speed of 100 w.p.m. in shorthand and 35/40 w.p.m. in
Hindi/English typing. The candidates will have to qualify a test in General Hindi/General
English.
(iii) 25% by direct recruitment by open advertisement from amongst the candidates possessing
a University Degree and minimum speed of 100 w.p.m. in shorthand and 35/40 w.p.m. in
Hindi/English typewriting and on the basis of a competitive test in General Hindi/General
English. Age not exceeding 28 years, relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per rules.
In case of departmental candidates, if otherwise qualified, there will be no age restriction in
their case.
3. Junior Stenographer (4000‐100‐6000)
National Laboratory/Institute from amongst the candidates possessing minimum
educational qualification of 10+2/XII or equivalent and speed of 80 W.P.M. in shorthand
and 40/35 W.P.M. in typewriting in English/Hindi and on the basis of competitive
proficiency test. Age not exceeding 28 years, relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as
per rules. Departmental candidates will also be eligible to compete if otherwise qualified
and there will be no age restriction in their case.
PART IV
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS CADRE
1. Posts in the Finance & Accounts Cadre shall be classified into the following Grades and
designated as shown below:‐
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S.No Designation Scale of Pay Group
1. Senior Deputy Financial Adviser Rs. 14300‐400‐18300 A
2. Deputy Financial Adviser Rs. 12000‐375‐16500 A
3. Finance & Accounts Officer Rs. 10000‐32515200 A
4. Section Officer (Finance & Accounts) Rs. 6500‐200‐10500 B
5. Assistant (Finance & Accounts) Rs. 5500‐175‐9000 B
Grade I
6. Assistant (Finance & Accounts) Rs. 4000‐100‐6000 C
Grade II
7. Assistant (Finance & Accounts) Rs. 3050‐75‐3950‐80‐4590 C
Grade III
1. Senior Deputy Financial Adviser (Rs.14300‐400‐18300)
Recruitment to this Grade shall be made by promotion on the basis of merit and on the
recommendations of Departmental Promotion Committee which shall interview the eligible
candidates from amongst the Deputy Financial Advisers in the grade of Rs. 12,000‐375‐
16,500 and who have rendered not less than 5 years of approved service in that grade.
If, in a particular year, sufficient number of eligible officers is not available, DG, CSIR may, at
his discretion, relax the qualifying service to four years.
2. Deputy Financial Adviser (Rs.12000‐375‐16500)
Recruitment to this Grade shall be made by promotion on merit and from amongst the
Finance & Accounts Officers in the grade of Rs. 10,000‐15,200 with not less than five years
of approved service in that grade and on the recommendations of the Departmental
Promotion Committee which shall interview the eligible candidates.
3. Finance & Accounts Officer (Rs. 10000‐325‐15200)
Recruitment to this Grade shall be made by promotion on the basis of merit from
amongst the Section Officers (Finance & Accounts) who have completed not less than 8
years approved service in that Grade and on the recommendations of the Departmental
Notwithstanding the above, the Controlling Authority may secure the service of
experienced Finance & Accounts Officers on deputation basis for fixed period from the
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CAG/CGA/Indian Railways/CGDA provided the total number of such Officers at any time
does not exceed 25% of the authorized strength and suitable internal candidates are not
available. Officers taken on deputation for a fixed period would not be eligible for
permanent absorption in CSIR.
4. Section Officer (Finance & Accounts) (Rs.6500‐200‐10500)
(i) 33‐1/3% by promotion from amongst regular Assistants (Finance & Accounts)
Grade‐I who have rendered not less than 8 years approved service in that Grade on
the basis of Selection‐cum‐Seniority subject to rejection of unfit and on the
recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee.
(ii) 33‐1/3% from amongst Assistants (General) Grade‐I, Assistants (F&A) Grade‐I,
Assistants (Stores & Purchase) Grade I and Senior Stenographers who have a
University Degree in any discipline and have completed not less than 3years
qualifying service in their respective grades, on the basis of a departmental
competitive examination. However, in the event of non‐filling up of the vacancies
under departmental examination quota, these vacancies shall be filled up by direct
recruitment.
(iii) 33‐1/3% by direct recruitment through an open competitive examination and

interview from amongst candidates possessing University Degree. Age not exceeding
28 years, relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per rules. Departmental
candidates possessing requisite educational qualification will also be eligible to
appear in the examination and there will be no age restriction in their case. Those
who qualify in the examination will be called for interview.
5. Assistant (Finance & Accounts) Grade‐I (Rs.5500‐175‐9000)

(i) 50% by promotion amongst Assistants (Finance & Accounts) Grade‐II, who have
completed not less than 5 (five) years of approved service as Assistants (Finance &
Accounts) Grade‐II on the basis of seniority subject to rejection of unfit and on the
recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee.
(ii) 25% by means of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination from amongst

Assistants (General) Grade‐II/Assistants (Finance & Accounts) Grade‐II/Assistants (Stores
& Purchase) Grade ‐ II, Junior Stenographers possessing University Degree with three
years approved service.
(iii) 25% by Direct Recruitment from amongst candidates possessing University Degree, on
the basis of result of Open Competitive Examination and interview. Age not exceeding
28 years; relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per rules. There is no age limit for
departmental candidates provided they have the prescribed educational qualification.
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6. Assistant (Finance & Accounts) Grade‐II (Rs. 4000‐100‐6000)
Laboratory/Institute as follows:‐
100% by promotion on local basis from amongst the Assistants (Finance & Accounts)
Grade‐Ill who have completed not less than 3 years approved service as Assistant
(Finance & Accounts) Grade‐Ill on the basis of seniority subject to rejection of unfit and
on the recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee.
7. Assistant (Finance & Accounts) Grade‐III (Rs. 3050‐75‐3950‐80‐4590)
examination from amongst candidates possessing minimum educational qualification of
10+2/XII or its equivalent with Commerce as one of the subjects and of 30 w.p.m. in
English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi typewriting. Age not exceeding 28 years, relaxable in case
of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per rules. There is no age limit for departmental candidates
provided they possess the prescribed qualifications. The candidates who qualify in the
competitive examination will be interviewed by a Selection Committee but the
weightage in the interview would not exceed 25% of the total prescribed marks.
Provided that:
(i) 10% of the vacancies in the cadre of Assistant (Finance & Accounts) Grade‐III in National
amongst the Group ‘D’ (non‐technical) employees borne on the regular establishment,
who are 10+2/XII pass and have rendered 5 years approved service, on the basis of
seniority‐cum‐fitness.
(ii) 10% of the vacancies in the cadre of Assistant (Finance & Accounts) Grade‐III in the
National Laboratories/Institutes and 5% of the vacancies in CSIR Hqrs. shall be filled up
from amongst the Group ‘D’ (non‐technical) employees borne on the regular
establishment subject to the following conditions:‐
Hindi/General English and General Knowledge and Proficiency test in typewriting at the
speed of 25/30 w.p.m. in Hindi/English, confined to such Group ‘D’ (non‐technical)
employees who have rendered minimum of 5 years of approved service in CSIR and
fulfill the minimum educational qualification viz. 10+2/XII pass or equivalent with
Commerce as one of the subjects.
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PART‐V
STORES AND PURCHASE CADRE
SECTION I ‐GRADES AND SCALES OF PAY
1. Posts in the Stores & Purchase Cadre shall be classified in the following grades and
designated as shown below:
S.No Designation Scale of Pay Group

1. Senior Stores & Purchase Officer (SG) Rs. 14300‐400‐18300 A
2. Senior Stores & Purchase Officer Rs. 12000‐375‐16500 A
3. Stores & Purchase Officer Rs. 10000‐32515200 A
4. Deputy Stores & Purchase officer Rs. 6500‐200‐10500 B
5. Assistant (Stores & Purchase) Grade I Rs. 5500‐175‐9000 B
6. Assistant (Stores & Purchase) Grade II Rs. 4000‐100‐6000 C
7. Assistant (Stores & Purchase) Grade Rs. 3050‐75‐3950‐80‐ C
III 4590
1. Senior Stores & Purchase Officer (SG) (Rs.14, 300‐400‐18,300)
recommendations of Departmental Promotion Committee which shall interview the eligible
candidates from amongst the Senior Stores & Purchase Officers in the grade of Rs.12000‐
375‐16500 and who have rendered not less than 5 years of approved service in that grade.
If, in a particular year, sufficient number of eligible officers is not available, DG, CSIR may,
at his discretion, relax the qualifying service to four years.
2. Senior Stores & Purchase Officer (Rs. 12000‐375‐16500)
eligible candidates from amongst the Stores & Purchase Officers in the grade of Rs. 10,000‐
15,200 who have rendered not less than five years of approved service in that grade.
3. Stores & Purchase Officer (Rs. 10000‐325‐15200)
Recruitment to this Grade shall be made by promotion from amongst the Deputy Stores &
Purchase officers in the grade of Rs.6,500‐10,500 who have rendered not less than 8 years
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approved service on the basis of merit and on the recommendations of Departmental
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the appointment to the posts of this grade may
be made by borrowing officers for a fixed period from Central Government, allied R&D
institutions and from organized service holding comparable grade or who have rendered 8
years service in the grade of Rs.6500‐10500 or equivalent subject to a maximum of 33‐1/3%
of the number of vacancies in a year. Officers taken on deputation for fixed period would
not be eligible for permanent absorption in CSIR.
4. Deputy Stores & Purchase Officer (Rs. 6500‐200‐10500)
(i) 33‐1/3% by promotion from amongst the Assistants (Stores & Purchase) Grade‐I in the
scale of pay of Rs.5,500‐9,000 who have rendered not less than 8 years approved service
in that Grade on the basis of Selection‐cum‐Seniority subject to rejection of unfit and on
the recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee.
(ii) 33‐1/3% by promotion on the basis of departmental competitive examination from
amongst the Assistants (General) Grade‐I, Assistants (F&A) Grade‐I, Assistants (Stores &
Purchase) Grade I and Senior Stenographers who have a University Degree in any
discipline and have completed not less than 3 (three) years qualifying service in that
grade. However, in the event of non‐filling up of vacancies under the departmental
examination quota, these vacancies shall be filled up by direct recruitment.
(iii) 33‐1/3% by direct recruitment on the basis of result of an open competitive examination
and interview from amongst the candidates possessing University Degree. Age not
exceeding 28 years, relaxable in the case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per rules.
Departmental candidates fulfilling the educational qualifications will also be eligible to
appear in the examination and there will be no age restriction in their case. Those who
qualify in the examination will be called for interview.
5. Assistant (stores & Purchase) Grade‐I/Stores Verification Assistant Grade‐I (Rs. 5500‐
175‐9000)
(i) 50% by promotion from amongst Assistants (Stores & Purchase) Gr.II in the grade of
Rs.4000‐6000 who have rendered not less than 5 years service in that grade on the basis
of seniority subject to rejection of unfit and on the recommendations of Departmental
(ii) 25% by means of Limited Departmental Competitive examination from amongst

Assistants (General) Grade‐II / Assistants (F&A) Grade II / Assistants (S & P)) Grade‐II / Jr.
Stenographers possessing University Degree and having not less than 3 years approved
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(iii) 25% by Direct Recruitment from amongst candidates possessing University Degree, on
the basis of result of open competitive examination and interview. Age not exceeding 28
years relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per rules. There is no age limit for
departmental candidates provided they have the prescribed educational qualification.
6. Assistant (Stores & Purchase) Gr. II (Rs.4000‐100‐6000)
Laboratory/Institute as follows:‐
100% by promotion from amongst Assistants (Stores & Purchase) Grade III who have
completed not less than 3 years approved service in that Grade on the basis of seniority
subject to rejection of unfit, and on the recommendations of the Departmental
7. Assistant (Stores & Purchase) Grade‐III (Rs. 3050‐75‐3950‐80‐4590)
examination from amongst candidates possessing minimum educational, qualification of
10+2/XII or its equivalent and speed of 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi
typewriting. Age not exceeding 28 years, relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as
per rules. There is no age limit for departmental candidates provided they possess the
prescribed qualifications. The candidates who qualify in the competitive examination will
be interviewed by a Selection Committee but the weightage of interview would not
exceed. 25% of the total prescribed marks.
Provided that:
(i) 10% of the vacancies in the cadre of Assistant (Stores & Purchase) Grade‐III in
National Laboratories/Institutes and 5% of the vacancies in CSIR Hqrs. shall be filled
up from amongst the Group ‘D’ (non‐technical) employees borne on the regular
establishment, who are 10+2/XII pass and have rendered 5 years approved service,
on the basis of seniority‐cum‐fitness and on the recommendation of the DPC.
(ii) 10% of the vacancies in the cadre of Assistant (Stores & Purchase) Grade‐III in
National Laboratories/Institutes and 5% of the vacancies in CSIR Hqrs. shall be filled
up from amongst the Group ‘D’ (non‐technical) employees borne on the regular
establishment subject to the following conditions:

Hindi/General English and General Knowledge and proficiency test in typewriting at the speed
of 25/30 w.p.m. in Hindi/English, confined to such Group ‘D’ (non‐technical) staff who have
rendered minimum of 5 years of approved service in CSIR and fulfill the minimum educational
qualification viz. 10+2/XII pass or equivalent.
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PART VI
MISCELLANEOUS
(A) Selection/Departmental Promotion Committee (for Group 'A' Posts in General/Finance &
Accounts Cadres):‐
The Selection/Departmental Promotion Committee for the posts of Officers of Group 'A' in
General/Finance & Accounts Cadres shall be constituted from time to time by the Controlling
Authority as follows:‐
1. DG, CSIR or his nominee Chairman

2. Two Directors of National Laboratories/Institutes Members
3. A representative of the Ministry of Home Affairs (for Member
posts in the General Cadre) or Comptroller & Auditor
General of India/Director of Audit, Central Revenues
(for posts in Finance & Accounts Cadre)
4. Joint Secretary (Administration), CSIR Member (Ex‐Officio)
5. Financial Adviser, CSIR Member (Ex‐Officio)
6. Such other Member or Members as may be Member
nominated by the DG,CSIR
7. Representative of SC/ST Member
(B) Selection/Departmental Promotion Committee (for Group ‘A’ posts in Stores & Purchase
Cadre):‐
The Selection/Departmental Promotion Committee for the posts of Officers of Group "A' in the
Stores & Purchase Cadre shall be constituted from time to time by the Controlling Authority as
follows:
1. One outside expert to be nominated by the DG, CSIR Chairman

2. Three outsides experts to be nominated by the DG, Members
CSIR
3. One Director from a National Laboratory/Institutes to Member
be nominated by the DG, CISR
4. Joint Secretary (Administration), CSIR Member (Ex‐Officio)
5. Financial Adviser, CSIR Member (Ex‐Officio)
6. Representative of SC/ST Member
(C) Selection/Departmental Promotion Committee (for Group ‘B' gazetted ‐ all Cadres):‐
The Selection/Departmental Promotion Committee for all Grades of Group ‘B' (Gazetted) shall
be constituted as follows:
(i) Joint Secretary (Administration), CSIR
(ii) Financial Adviser, CSIR
(iii) Representative of SC/ST
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(D) Selection/Departmental Promotion Committee (for Group ‘B' (non‐gazetted) and Group
‘C’ posts – all cadres):‐
The Selection/Departmental Promotion Committee for all Grades of Group ‘B' (non‐ Gazetted)
and Group ‘C’ shall be constituted as follows:
1. Director* or his nominee Chairman

2. Three Officers from amongst the following officers Members
a) Sr. Deputy Secretary/Senior Controller of
Administration/ Deputy Secretary/Controller of
Administration/ Under Secretary/Administrative
Officer
b) Deputy Secretary/Under Secretary from CSIR
Hqrs./Laboratory/Institute
c) Deputy Financial Adviser/Finance & Accounts Officer
3. Representative of SC/ST as per rules Member
*Joint Secretary (Admn.) in the case of CSIR Hqrs.
Note:
1. Selection/Departmental Promotion Committees for posts borne on "Local Cadres" shall

be constituted by the Joint Secretary (Admn.), CSIR in the case of CSIR Headquarters and
by the Directors in the case of National Laboratory/Institute.
2. The authority authorized to hold competitive/qualifying examinations, wherever

provided in the rules, shall be prescribed by the Controlling Authority.
3. *Age Relaxation: The upper age limit prescribed for direct recruitment would be:(i) 28
years relaxable for SC/ST/OBC and certain other categories as notified by the Central
Govt. from time to time, (ii) relaxable cumulatively with any other age relaxation for
SC/ST/OBC.
4. General conditions of service:
(i) Officers recruited in or promoted to a Grade shall be placed on probation for a

period of one year from the date of appointment and the probationary period may
be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the appointing authority.
(ii) Officers recruited direct or promoted to a Grade shall undergo such training as may
be prescribed from time to time.
(iii) Officers holding posts under the CSIR shall be liable to serve anywhere in India.
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(iv) Reservations shall be made for members of the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled
Tribes/OBC/Physically Handicapped in vacancies filled by direct recruitment and for
Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Physically Handicapped persons by promotion in
accordance with the orders issued by the Govt. of India/ CSIR from time to time.
5. Appointment to short‐term vacancies: Notwithstanding the provisions contained in

these Rules, short‐term vacancies may be filled locally subject to such orders as may be
issued by the Controlling Authority from time to time.
6. Recruitment through Employment Exchange: Notwithstanding the provisions contained

in these rules, posts in the categories of Assistant (General) Grade III / Assistant (Finance
& Accounts) Grade‐Ill, Assistant (Stores & Purchase) Grade‐Ill and Junior Stenographers
shall normally be filled from amongst the identified casual workers of CSIR and its
Laboratories/Institutes or through Employment Exchange (as per instructions issued
from time to time), other conditions for recruitment being the same as prescribed for
direct recruitment.
7. The Director‐General, CSIR may from time to time issue such general or special
directions as may be necessary to relax or remove the difficulties in the operation of any
of the provisions of these Rules.
8. Where any doubt arises with regard to interpretation of any of the provision(s) of these
Rules, the matter shall be referred to the Director‐General, CSIR whose decision shall be
final.
9. Procedure for Departmental Examination: A common examination for all the vacancies
up to the level of Section Officer in all the cadres in CSIR Hqrs. and its National
Laboratories/Institutes shall be conducted by the CSIR Headquarters and the names of
candidates qualifying in the examination will be selected for making appointments as far
as possible on the basis of preferences shown by the candidates in their applications.
10. Pay fixation
The pay of Officers and staff shall be fixed as per rules and CSIR instructions issued on the
subject.
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(1)
Sub:‐ Recommendations of the Sidhu Committee for career development of administrative

staff of CSIR – Implementation thereof.
On the recommendations of the Sidhu Committee for career development of the CSIR
has approved that the posts of Assistants hitherto borne on the common cadre shall hereinafter
be treated as "local cadre" posts. The recruitment to these posts will be made as per the
procedure outlined in the revised CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules
1981 being circulated separately.
The above orders shall come into force with immediate effect.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 33(89)/81‐E.I dated 12.11.1981
(2)
Sub:‐ Constitution of Screening Committees.
I am directed to state that as per laid down procedure Screening Committee for
shortlisting the applicants to be called for trade test/interview are required to be constituted. It
has, however, been noted that in some cases, the Screening Committees are neither
constituted as per procedure nor is screening done based on some uniform criterion, thereby
resulting in grievance from some applicants. Accordingly, the position is clarified as under:‐
(i) The Screening Committees should invariably be constituted from among the
members of the Selection Committee. These Committee should also have a member
belonging to SC/ST community for screening/selection where reservation is
applicable and also where SC/ST candidates are being considered.
(ii) The Screening Committee should screen applicants, classify them in various
categories according to their plus qualifications and/or experience and call for
interview only those candidates who fall within those categories eliminating those
who do not satisfy those criterion. This would mean that screening committees
should fix some uniform criterion before screening the applications.
The relevant circulars issued regarding relaxed standards were forwarded to you vide this
office letter No. 2/B9/SC/ST‐Cell dated 7.3.1990. I would request you kindly to ensure that the
guidelines laid down in these communication are scrupulously followed till such time changes, if
any, considered necessary are made and circulated to the Labs./Instts.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 2(Misc.)‐Rectt./90‐R&A dated 21.7.1993
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(3)
Sub:‐ Admissibility of transfer TA to the Council employees appointed on the basis of

Competitive Examination/Selection.
I am directed to state that at present the transfer TA to the Central/State Government

Employees competitive examination is admissible if they have been allowed to retain lien in
their parent department, as per decision communicated vide CSIR letter No. 8(325)4/85‐E.I
dated 24th Dec. 1986. However, with the revision of the Policy for the Central/State
Government/Autonomous Bodies/University employees who are relieved to join CSIR service
on the basis of competitive examination/after selection either on technical resignation or
immediate absorption basis are not eligible for transfer TA, which is adversely affecting the
mobility of Scientific talent.
The matter was accordingly placed before the Government Body at its meeting held on
12th Jan., 1994 for consideration. The Governing Body has approved that the employees of
Central and State Government/Universities/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies
joining CSIR service on the basis of competitive examination/after selection may be allowed the
benefit of the transfer TA in relaxation of SR‐114.
The above decision of the Governing Body may kindly be brought to the notice of all
concerned officers of your Labs/Instts. for their information, guidance and necessary action.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 14(13)/13‐DBTP/92‐E.II dated 23.3.1994
(4)
Sub:‐ CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982‐amendment

thereof.
I am directed to state that the Governing Body of CSIR, at its meeting held on 12.1.1994, has
approved the amendment to the existing provision for recruitment to the post of Under
Secretary/Administrative Officer (Gr.I). Accordingly, the following additions be made:‐
i) Vacancies in this grade occurring in a year be filled in the ratio of 2:1 from amongst
Section Officers (Gen.) and Sr. Personal Asstts. (now re‐designated as Private Secretaries). In the
event of non‐availability of suitable officers for filling up vacancies earmarked for a Cadre, such
unfilled vacancies will not be filled up from officers of another Cadre; and
(ii) 25% of the Private Secretaries who have completed minimum six years of approved
service as Sr. Personal Asstts. (now re‐designated as Private Secretaries) be made to work as
Section Officer (Gen.) for a period of one year before they are considered for promotion to the
post of Under Secretary/Administrative Officer.
Note: Governing Body also approved appointments/selections made so far as Sr. Personal
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Asstts., now re‐designated as Private Secretaries to the post of Under Secretary/Administrative
Officer (Gr.I) in the scale of Rs.3000‐4500.
Copy of CSIR letter No.33(113)/87‐E.I dated 5.4.1994
(5)
Sub:‐ Application fee for selection to various posts in CSIR.
With reference to your letter No.1‐26/90‐PL .dated 24th August, 1994 and in continuation
of this office letter of even No. dated 8th August, 1994 on the subject cited above, I am directed
to clarify that the application fee of Rs.25/‐ is not payable by the departmental candidates i.e.
regular employees working in CSIR Labs./Instts.
As regards your query ‐ whether selection can be made if there is only one candidate;
your attention is invited to Rule 10.2 of the CSIR Service Rules, 1994 for Recruitment of
Scientific, Technical and Support Staff which provides that as far as possible a minimum of 3
candidates per post should be shortlisted for interview/trade test. You are, therefore,
requested to take action accordingly.
Copy of CSIR letter No. SDS/S&T. Rules/92‐R&A dated 19.9.1994
(6)
Sub:‐ Verification/ acceptance of caste certificates produced by the candidates.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of Office Memorandum No. 36019/2/94‐Estt. (SCT)

dated 23.2.1995 received from Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and
Pensions (DOPT) on the above subject for your information, guidance and compliance.
Copy of CSIR Endorsement No.28/94/SC/ST‐CELL dated 9.3.1995
Kindly refer to this Department’s OM No. 36012/6/88‐Estt.(SCT) dated 24.4.90on the above
subject wherein it was indicated inter‐alia that the casts/tribes certificates issued by the Revenue Officer
and not below the rank of Tehsildar should be accepted for the purpose of employment in Central
Government. The Govt. of Tamil Nadu vide their GOMS No. 2137 dated 11.11.89 and issued instruction
that the community certificate in respect of community included in the list of Scheduled Tribes for the
purpose of appointment in public services under the Central Govt./State Govt. etc. shall be issued only
by the Revenue Divisional Officer. The above said orders will be issued in consultation with the Ministry
of Welfare vide their letter No. 12017/5/89‐SCD, (R Cell) dated 28.9.89.
It is clarified that in so far as the Scheduled Tribes community of Tamil Nadu is concerned the
certificate given by the Revenue Divisional Officer instead of Tehsildar should only e accepted for the
propose of employment under the Govt. of India.
(7)
Sub:‐ Verification of Character and antecedents.

I am directed to draw your attention to this office letter of even number dated 11.5.1992
and DO dated 7.7.1995 from the DG, CSIR forwarding a format for making appointment under
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the externally funded projects and to state that keeping in view the fact that for security
reasons verification of character and antecedents is a pre‐requirement for appointment of staff
as per instructions issued by the Govt. of India, it has been approved by the competent
authority that this pre‐appointment formality should also be completed in respect of the
persons engaged for the externally funded projects. It has accordingly been decided that the
following clause may be inserted as (c) under para 7 of the said format:‐
(c) Verification of character and antecedents from competent authority.
It is, therefore, requested that the above clause may invariably be incorporated in the
offer of appointment to be issued to the persons to be engaged under the externally funded
projects and character and antecedents should be got verified through detailed or simple
verification procedure, as the case may be, in accordance with the instructions issued by the
GOI on the subject from time to time. The above decision may kindly be brought to the notice
of all concerned in your lab./Instt. for their information, guidance and strict compliance.
Copy of CSIR letter No.5/8/90‐E.II dated 16.5.1996
(8)
Sub:‐Representation of scheduled Castes and Schedule Tribes in Govt. services.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of O.M. No.36027/67/95‐Estt(Res.) dated

12.3.1996 with its enclosures i.e. O.M.Nos.7(7)‐E(Coord)/93 dated 3.5.1993 and OM No.7(7)‐
E(Coord)/93 dated 6.4.1994 received from the Ministry of Personnel, P.G.& Pensions(DOPT)
regarding reviewing the Quota of representation of SC/ST in Govt. services with reference to
the vacancies filled up by general category candidates. The reservation policy of Government of
India is also applicable in CSIR services and, as such, instructions enclosed may kindly be
followed strictly.
It is also clarified that the ban imposed on creation of posts/filling up the vacancies is not
applicable for the post reserved for SC/ST vacant for one year or more to the extent necessary
for maintaining the reservation quota taking into account filled up general quota
post/vacancies.
Copy of CSIR letter No.20/96/SC/ST‐Cell dated 10.6.1996
(9)
Sub:‐ Verification of Character and antecedents.
In continuation of this office letter of even number dated 16.5.1996, I am directed to

state that as per GOI instructions on the subject mention above, for the non sensitive projects,
the procedure for prior detailed verification of character and antecedents could be initiated
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simultaneously with selection of persons concerned( such as getting the Attestation Form filled
and sending it to the concerned authorities for verification), and the appointment may itself not
wait till the result of the verification of character and antecedents. In cases where the adverse
finding is reported, termination simplicitor is resorted to before the completion of probation.
(Since the persons on sponsored project are engaged on contract without any probationary
period, the services of concerned persons engaged under such project may be dispensed with
immediately on receipt of the adverse report from the concerned authorities). No reference
should be made in the order to police Report etc. However, for the sensitive Projects, the
procedure of prior detailed verification has to be followed scrupulously.
The above instructions may kindly be kept in view while engaging persons under the
externally funded projects, in the interest of timely completion of the time targeted sponsored
projects. However, the appointment against the vacancies be made only after completion of all
the pre‐appointment formalities including verification of character and antecedents.
Copy of CSIR letter No.5/8/90‐E.II dated 20.6.1996
(10)
Sub:‐ CSIR Administrative Service (R&P) Rules, 1982.
I am directed to state that the question regarding constitution of selection/Departmental

Promotion Committee for the post of Assistant (Gen), Sr. Stenographer and Stores & Purchase
Assistants (Gr. Ill) consequent upon the retrospective revision of the pay scale of pay of these
posts from 1400‐2600 to 1640‐2900 has been under consideration of CSIR.
Keeping in view the fact that these posts are still borne on and are to be filled up at the local
labs./instts. level, it has been decided to retain the same composition of
Selection/Departmental Promotion Committee as has been prescribed under the CSIR
Administrative Services (R&P) Rules, 1982 for Group C posts as was the case prior to the
revision of the scales.
(11)
Sub:‐ Grant of higher start for departmental promotees to Section Officers (Gen.)/Private
Secretary grade and grant of minimum increase in the basic pay in case of promotion from
Under Secretary level to Deputy Secretary level.
I am directed to state that the Governing Body of CSIR at its first meeting held on
26.4.1996 has approved the following:
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(i) Grant of higher start in the form of two advance increments to Assistants/Sr.
Stenographers in CSIR on their promotion to the post of Section Officer
(Gen.)/Private Secretary respectively in terms of Government of India, DoPT OM
No.5/16/88‐CS‐I dated 21.3.1994. These orders shall take effect from 1.1.1986.
However, the actual payment shall be effective from 26.10.89;
(ii) Grant of minimum increase in basic pay of Rs.250/‐ per month in case of promotion
from Under Secretary level to Deputy Secretary level in terms of Government of
India DoPT. OM No.5/3/89‐Estt. (Pay‐I) dated 6.3.1991. These orders shall take
effect from 1.1.86.
A copy each of the Govt. of India, DoPT OMs dated 21.3.1994 and 6.3.1991 respectively cited
above and subsequent OM No.5/3/89‐Estt. (P.I) dated 6.8.1991 issued on the subject are also
enclosed for ready reference.
Accordingly, the notes (i) & (iii) appearing under Part II Section I (General Cadre) in the CSIR
Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982 stand amended as under
effective from 1.1.1986:‐
S.No. Existing Provision Revised Provision

i) The pay of an Officer of Grade. I of the service The pay of an Officer of
promoted to the Selection Grade shall be fixed at such Grade‐I of the service
stage in the scale as shall give him an increase of not promoted to the post of D.S.
less than Rs.150/‐ p.m. over his pay in Grade‐I. level shall be fixed at such
stage in the scale as shall give
him an increase of not less
than Rs.650/‐ p.m. over his
pay in Grade‐I
ii) The pay of an Officer appointed on promotion from The pay of an Officer
Grade‐III to Grade‐II shall be fixed under the appointed on promotion
Fundamental Rules of Govt. of India subject, however, from Grade. III to Grade‐II
to a minimum of Rs.710/‐p.m. (Asstt.(G)/Sr. Stenographer
on their promotion to the
post of Section Officer
(G)/Private Secretary,
respectively) shall be fixed
under the fundamental rules
of Govt. of India subject,
however, to a minimum of
Rs.6900/‐p.m.
The pay fixation shall be subject to such other restrictions/clarifications etc. as may be
issued by Government of India from time to time.
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The above decision may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned in your
Lab./Instt. for their information, guidance and necessary action.
(12)
Sub:‐ Amendment to "CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982.
The Governing Body of CSIR in. its 141st meeting held on 26th April, 1996 has approved
the following amendment to "CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules,
1982:‐
Existing Rule Amended Rule

The upper age limit prescribed The upper age limit prescribed for direct recruitment
for direct recruitment may be would be:‐
relaxed up to a maximum of 5
years if a candidate belongs to
SCs/STs.
1. Relaxation for SCs/STs/OBCs and certain other
categories as notified by the Central Govt. from‐time
to time.
2. Relaxable cumulatively with any other age relaxation
for SCs/STs/OBCs.
The aforesaid amendment to Recruitment Rules will come into force with immediate effect.
Copy of CSIR letter No.2(Misc.)/Rectt./94‐R&A dated 5.8.1996
(13)
Sub:‐Amendment in the CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment and Promotion) Rules,

1982‐Consideration of seniors who have not completed the qualifying service for promotion
in cases where the juniors who have completed the requisite service are being considered.
I am directed to state that the Governing Body of the CSIR has approved the insertion of
the following "Note" in the CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment and Promotion) Rules,
1982 in Part‐I, General, Section‐I, Preliminary below sub‐clause (viii) of point No. 2 definitions:
"Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying/eligibility service are being
considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of
the requisite qualifying/eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying/eligibility service
or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period for
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promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such
qualifying/eligibility service."
The above amendment in the said Rules shall be applicable with prospective effect from the
date of issue of this letter.
It is requested that the above decision may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned
in your Lab./Instt.
(14)
Sub:‐ Ad‐hoc appointment/Promotions.
I am directed to state that references were being received from the Labs./lnstts. The
matter was therefore placed before the Governing Body for its consideration.
The GB considered the matter at its 142nd meeting held on 26.10.96 and approved
making of ad‐hoc appointments on administrative posts in CSIR strictly in accordance with the
instructions contained in DOPT OM No. 28036/8/87‐Estt.( D) dated 30.3.1988* for a period not
exceeding one year. A copy of the said OM dated 30.3.1988 which was also forwarded earlier
vide this office circular of even number dated 30.9.1993 is again enclosed for ready reference.
It is requested that the above decision may kindly be brought to the notice of all
concerned in your lab./instt. for information, guidance and necessary action.
*Please refer to order No. 308 at page 398 of Swamy's Annual 1988.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 14 (6)/22/88‐E.II dated 7.2.1997
(15)
Sub: ‐ Verification of Character and antecedents of candidates selected for appointment to

Group –A&B In CSIR‐ reg.
I am to invite a reference to this office ‘Secret’ letter of even number dated 23rd Feb; 1993
wherewith a copy of the updated Brochure on Verification of Character and Antecedents Third
Edition 1992, brought out by the Ministry of Personnel. Public Grievances and Training was sent
to you for information, guidance and compliance The Brochure also embodies procedures inter‐
alia relating to appointment in higher level posts equivalent to Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ other than
sensitive posts in non‐sensitive organizations.
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2. Of late however instances have come to the notice of DGCSIR where undue delay has
occurred in making appointments to non‐sensitive posts in some laboratories.
3. With a view therefore to remove ambiguity or difficulty experienced in this regard,

DGCSIR has directed that procedure outlined vide sub‐para (2) of para III of the DP&AR
OM No 18011/10(s)/83‐Estt.(B) dated 15th February 1984 at page 91 of the said
Brochure, as reproduced below may be adopted uniformly:‐
While the procedure for prior detailed verification of character and antecedents is initiated
simultaneously with the selection of the persons concerned (Such as getting the attestation
form filled and sending it to the concerned authorities for verification), the appointment may
itself not wait till result of the verification of character and antecedents. In’ cases where the
adverse finding is reported termination simplicitor should be resorted to before the
completion of probation. No reference should be made in the order to Police reports etc.
4. Prior verification of character and antecedents as at present though Record and Simple
Verification would continue in respect of non‐sensitive posts equivalent to Group ‘C’ and
Group ‘D’.
5. In the case of appointment of candidates living abroad however at the time of selection
or in the preceding five years which requires clearance from the Intelligence Bureau and
in cases where the appointments are to be made in sensitive areas irrespective of the
rank, the extant procedure of prior detailed verification of character and antecedents
will continue to be followed.
6. The classification of post and the certificate that the appointment’s being made against
a non‐sensitive post will be formally put on record by the Director on the
recommendation of the concerned Head of Division. Accordingly under no circumstance
such an appointee would be assigned work/project of a sensitive nature until after
receipt of clear report on the detailed verification from the concerned authorities.
7. DGCSIR has further directed that COA/AO of the respective Lab./Instt. would be
personally responsible for ensuring strict observance of the afore‐said procedure and
any violation or deviation there from would invite serious view of the lapse on the part
of concerned officer.
Copy for CSIR letter No. (2)/74‐O&M dated 15.5.1997
(16)
Sub:‐ Vacancy based roster shall be replaced by posts based rosters.
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions (Department of Personnel &
Training) vide their order no. 36012/2/96‐Estt. (Res) dated 2nd July 1997 (Copy enclosed) have
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issued instructions about the preparation of rosters based on the posts available in each
cadre/group. Hitherto, the rosters were being maintained based on the vacancies available in
each cadre/group. The above mentioned order stipulates that the vacancy based rosters shall
be replaced by posts based with immediate effect. Detailed instructions about the preparation
of the new rosters are given at annexure of the order. Immediate action may kindly be initiated
for preparation of the new rosters. Recruitment should be with‐held till the revised rosters are
brought into operation and the recruitment carried out according to the instructions contained
in the order.
With kind regards,
Copy of CSIR letter No. 20/95/SC/ST Cell dated 25.7.1997
(17)
Sub:‐ Maintenance of records relating to the Selection/Assessment/Departmental Promotion

Committee.
I am directed to state that with a view to obviate allegations of malafide against the
Selection/Assessment/Department Promotion Committee, the DG., CSIR has been pleased to
approve that in future in addition to all the other related documents/ records already being
maintained as per retention schedule prescribed under the relevant Rules/instructions, the
original work sheets on which the marks have been recorded by each member of the
selection/assessment/departmental promotion Committee should also be maintained for a
minimum period of one year after the meeting of the Committee.
The above decision may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned in your
Lab./Instt. for their information, guidance and strict compliance.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 17/66/94‐PPS dated 17.10.1997
(18)
Sub:‐ Representations from Council employees on service matters.
I am directed to invite your kind attention to the provisions under Rule‐20 of the
CCS(Conduct) Rules 1964 as made applicable to the Council employees, according to which no
employee shall bring or attempt to bring any political or other outside influence to bear upon
any superior authority to further his interests in respect of matters pertaining to his service.
Instructions have also subsequently been issued by the GOI/CSIR from time to time that
whenever, in any matter connected with his service rights or conditions, an employee wishes to
press a claim or to seek redress of a grievance, the proper course for him is to address his
immediate official superior, or the Head of his office, or such other authority at the lowest level
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as is competent to deal with the matter. No appeal or representation to a higher authority must
be made unless the appropriate lower authority has already rejected the claim or refused relief
or ignored or unduly delayed the disposal of the case. Representations to still higher authorities
e.g. those addressed to President or Vice‐President must not be made unless all means of
securing attention or redress from lower authority have been exhausted, and even in such cases
the representations must be submitted through the proper channel.
It has been observed that inspite of reiteration of the above instructions time and again,
representations continue to be addressed by the employees to the DG, CSIR and other higher
authorities. This is not only undesirable but also contrary to official propriety and subversive of
discipline constituting breach of Rule 20 of the CCS(Conduct) Rules referred to above.
It is requested that the above instructions may again be brought to the notice of all the
employees of your Labs./Instts. for their information/guidance and strict observance. Any
breach of these rules/instructions shall be viewed very seriously and the employee concerned
shall render themselves liable for disciplinary action under the relevant rules.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 17(226)/97‐E.II dated 24.11.1997
(19)
Sub:‐ Recruitment to the posts in the pay scale below Rs.1400‐2300 (Pre‐revised) through
Employment Exchange.
I am directed to enclose here with a copy of the judgment dated 26th March,1998
delivered by the Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi in OA
826/97(Kulwant Singh and Tanwir Ahmed Qureshi Vs. Director, Indian Institute of Petroleum,
Dehradun) on the above subject for your information and guidance.
In the above context it may also be mentioned here that as per Scheme formulated based
on the directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case filed by some of the casual workers
and approved by the Governing Body circulated vide CSIR letter No. 2/28/91‐EII dated
6.12.1995, all the vacancies in Groups — I & II (Technical) and Groups ‐ C & D (Non‐technical)
are to be utilized for regularization of the casual workers identified for absorption under the
said Scheme and no direct recruitment from outside candidates is to be made till such time all
the eligible casual worker engaged by the different Labs./Instts. are regularized. This condition
also applies to the Labs./Instts. Where there may not be any eligible casual workers. In their
cases, if any of the vacancies in Groups I&II (Technical) and Groups C&D (Non‐technical) is to be
filled up with the approval of the competent authority, the names of the eligible casual workers
have to be obtained from other Labs./Instts. For this purpose, the vacancies should be notified
to all the Labs./Instts. through the letters addressed to the Directors by Registered post
requesting them to bring the same to the notice of all the eligible Casual workers and to send
back the applications received in response from the concerned casual workers.
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It has been noted that some of the Labs./Instts. are still restoring to the recruitment to the
above category of posts from outside candidates which is not in order. It is, therefore,
requested that the above instructions may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned in
your Lab./Instt. once again for information, guidance and strict compliance.
(20)
Sub:‐ CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment and Promotion) Rules, 1982 ‐ amendment
thereof.
I am directed to state that the Governing Body of CSIR at its 144th meeting held on
18.2.1998 has accorded approval for re‐classification of the following posts as Group‐B posts
(from Group‐C) consequent on the revision of the scales of pay of the posts of Rs.5500‐9000.
1. Asstt.(General)
2. Asstt. (Finance & Accounts)
3. Senior Stenographer
4. Stores & Purchase Assistant Gr.III
Accordingly, the Group mentioned against the said posts in the CSIR Administrative Services
(Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982, as amended from time to time, may be read as "B".
(21)
Sub:‐ Compassionate Appointments.
I am directed to refer to this office letter of even number dated 17.11.1997 regarding
compassionate appointments and to state that on the recommendations of the Working Group
and the Standing Committee at CSIR Hqrs., constituted for redressal of issues of common
interest of the staff members, DG, CSIR has been pleased to accord approval for taking the
following measures to ensure proper monitoring and expeditious finalization of compassionate
appointment cases:
1. The meetings of the Compassionate Appointment Committee as prescribed under the

letter referred to above should be convened regularly even if there is no case and a
quarterly return sent to CSIR; and
2. In the event of non‐availability of vacancies in the appropriate grades/group of the
Labs/Instts may explore the possibility of providing compassionate appointments against
vacancies available in higher grades/groups in cases of extreme hardship subject to
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subsequent adjustment in future as & when the vacancies in the appropriate
grades/group become available.
It is requested that the contents of this letter may kindly be brought to the notice of all
concerned in your Lab./Instt. for information, guidance and necessary action.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 17/108/78‐E.II dated 11.6.1998
(22)
Sub:‐ Guidelines for transfers and posting of Common Cadre Officers of CSIR.
The Director‐General, CSIR, on the recommendation of the Committee constituted for

review of the existing guidelines for transfers and posting of common cadre officers of CSIR, has
approved the following guidelines :‐
GUIDELINES FOR TRANSFERS/POSTING OF COMMON CADRE OFFICER OF CSIR.
I Transfers in public interest
1. Officers on promotion will be transferred out of their present station.
2. Officers will ordinarily be considered for transfer after three years of stay at a
Laboratory/Institute. In case of difficult stations, transfer can be considered after 2
years.
3. Officers appearing for interview for promotion will be required to provide their choice of
three stations in order of preference of posting. In respect of Gr. A Officers, they will be
required to give their choice for regions. The TPC will give due weightage to the order of
preference for posting of the individual in the overall background of availability of
vacancies and the felt needs at the time of consideration of such cases.
4. Officers having only three years or less service before retirement will, as for as possible,
be retained at the same station even on promotion or otherwise barring exceptions at
the discretion of the competent authority.
5. An officer who has already spent more than l/3rd of his qualifying service for pension at
different stations outside his present place of posting may be allowed to continue
beyond five years as an exceptional case on merit of each case and in larger interest of
CSIR with the specific approval of DG, CSIR for every year of extension.
6. Female employees will, as for as possible, be transferred within the station/region

subject to felt need and availability of vacancies.
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7. Whenever the spouse of an Officer is also working in the CSIR system, the transfer will
be effected, as far as possible, in the same station subject to the felt needs and
availability of vacancies.
8. Transfer orders will be issued well before the start of academic session preferably in the
month of February/March.
II Request Transfers:
1. Transfers on request from the officers will be considered subject to availability of

vacancies provided an officer has served the minimum residency period of 3 years in a
Laboratory /Institute or 2 years in a Laboratory/Institute at a difficult station. Such
requests can only be on medical emergency or other genuine personal reasons. The
genuineness of medical ground has to be certified by the duly constituted medical
board.
2. Officers transferred on their request will be eligible for T.A., Joining time and other
allowances as per rules if they have served 3 years or more at a normal station or 2
years or more at a difficult station. In other cases of transfers on personal request, the
officers will not be eligible for T.A. and Joining time etc.
3. Officers with less than 3 years service left before retirement, may be transferred to their
choice stations subject to felt needs and availability of vacancies.
4. The laboratories/Institute of CSIR falling under the category of difficult stations and the
grounds on which personal requests for transfer could be considered, will be
communicated separately.
Notwithstanding the above guidelines, any officer of the common cadre can be
transferred by DG, CSIR at any time in public interest.
The above guidelines are issued in supersession of all the earlier guidelines issued on the
subject and are with immediate effect.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 33(51)775‐E.I dated 10.7.1998
(23)
Sub:‐ Provision of a higher start for Departmental promotee Section Officers and Private
Secretaries of CSIR and its National Labs./Intts.
The Joint Secretary (Admn.) CSIR in consultation with Finance has been pleased to accord
approval to the adoption of GOI, DOPT OM No. 21/18/97‐CS.I dated 1.1.98 on the subject noted
above and to allow the benefit of higher start to the Departmental promotee Section Officers
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and Private Secretaries of CSIR and its National Labs./lnstts. as per the terms of the GOI OM
referred to above.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 33(1)/Misc./98 dated 14.7.1998
(24)
Sub:‐ Admissibility of transfer TA to Council employee on appointment against an Advertised

post on the basis of competitive exam/selection‐reg.
With reference to your letter No. 3‐GC(1423)/97‐E.II dated 18.5.1998 on the subject
cited above, I am directed to state that transfer TA will be admissible to a CSIR employee joining
another sister Lab./Instt. located at another station on the basis of Open Competitive
Exam/Interview as already being extended to employees of Central Govt./State
Govt./PSUs/Universities joining CSIR in relaxation of SR‐114 in terms of CSIR circular letter of
even number dated 23.3.1994(copy enclosed).
Copy of CSIR letter No. 14(2)/13/DBTP/92‐E.II dated 28.7.1998
(25)
Sub:‐Amendment to CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982 ‐

Part V Stores & Purchase Cadre.
I am directed to convey the approval of the Director General, CSIR for the amendment of
para 5(iii) under Section II of Part V Stores & Purchase Cadre of CSIR Administrative Services (R
& P) Rules, 1982, as amended from time to time, as given below subject to ratification by the
Governing Body.
Existing Rules Amended Rules

5. 5.
(iii) 25% by direct recruitment by (iii) 25% by direct recruitment by
advertisement from amongst candidates advertisement from amongst candidates
possessing bachelors degree or equivalent on possessing bachelors degree or equivalent on
the basis of result of competitive test. Age not the basis of result of competitive examination
exceeding 28 years. Departmental candidates and interview. Age not exceeding 28 years.
fulfilling the above condition of educational Departmental candidates fulfilling the above
qualifications will be eligible to compete and condition of educational qualifications will be
there will be no age restriction in their case. eligible to compete and there will be no age
restriction in their case.
Procedure for examination
A common examination for all vacancies in the

laboratories/institutes including CSIR Hqrs. will
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be conducted by the CSIR and the names of
the candidates qualifying in the said
examination will be forwarded to the
labs./instts. for making appointment on the
basis of preference shown by the candidates in
their applications for a particular lab./instt.
The amendment will come into force with immediate effect.
In view of the above amendments, all selections to the posts of Stores & Purchase
Assistants/Stores Verification Assistants Gr. Ill falling under Departmental and Direct
recruitment quota will henceforth be done by the CSIR Hqrs. However, where selections have
already been finalised, appointments may be made accordingly. In all other cases, recruitment
to the above mentioned posts, if in process, may be cancelled and the vacancy position for the
different quota with details of categories such as SC/ST/OBC/General may be communicated to
CSIR Hqrs. for initiating the recruitment action.
It is requested that this may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned in your
lab./instt. for information.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 33(113)/87.E.I dated 1.9.1998
(26)
Sub:‐ Scheme for Compassionate Appointment under the Central Government – Revised
Consolidated instructions.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of Scheme for Compassionate Appointment

received from the Govt. of India vide Deptt. of Personnel and Training OM No. 14014/6/94‐
Estt(D) dated 09.10.1998 for your information, guidance and compliance please.
Copy of CSIR letter 17(109)/78/E.II dated 18.11.1998
No. 14014/6/94‐Estt(D) dated 9th October, 1998 of Government of India, Ministry of Personnel,
Public Grievances and Pension (Department of Personnel and Training)
Subject:‐ Scheme for compassionate appointment under the Central Government – Revised
consolidated instructions.
The undersigned is directed to say that the existing instructions for making
compassionate appointment under the Central Government have since been reviewed in the
light of the various court judgements and other decisions including those taken on the various
recommendations contained in the Fifth Central Pay Commission Report as well as the Study
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Reports of 1990 and 1994 prepared by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public
Grievances on the subject and they have accordingly been revised/simplified and consolidated
as in the enclosed scheme which will super cede all the existing instructions on the subject. This
may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, guidance and necessary action.
SCHEME FOR COMPASSIONATE APPOINTMENT
1. OBJECT
The object of the Scheme is to grant appointment on compassionate grounds to a dependent

family member of a Government servant dying in harness or who is retired on medical grounds,
thereby leaving his family in penury and without any means of livelihood, to relieve the family
of the Government servant concerned from financial destitution and to help it get over the
emergency.
2. TO WHOM APPLICABLE
To a dependent family member —
(A) of a Government servant who —
(a) dies while in service (including death by suicide); or

(b) is retired on medical grounds under Rule 2 of the CCS (Medical Examination) Rules
1957 or the corresponding provision in the Central Civil Service Regulations before
attaining the age of 55 years (57 years for erstwhile Group ‘D' Government servants);
or
(c) is retired on medical grounds under Rule 38 of the CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972 or the
corresponding provision in the Central Civil Service Regulations before attaining the
age of 55 years (57 years for erstwhile Group 'D' Government servants); or
(B) of a member of the Armed Forces who –
(a) dies during service; or

(b) is killed in action; or
(c) is medically boarded out and is unfit for civil employment.
Note I "Dependent Family Member" means:
(a) spouse; or
(b) son (including adopted son); or
(c) daughter (including adopted daughter); or
(d) brother or sister in the case of unmarried Government servant or
(e) member of the Armed Forces referred to in (A) or (B) of this para,
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‐‐ who was wholly dependent on the Government servant/ member of the Armed Forces at the
time of his death in harness or retirement on medical grounds, as the case may be.
Note II "Government servant" for the purpose of these instructions means a Government
servant appointed on regular basis and not one working on daily wage or casual or apprentice
or ad‐hoc or contract or reemployment basis.
Note III “Confirmed work‐charged staff” will also be covered by the term 'Government servant'
mentioned in Note III above.
Note IV "Service" includes extension in service (but not re‐employment) after attaining the
normal age of retirement in a civil post.
Note V "Re‐employment" does not include employment of ex‐serviceman before the normal
age of retirement in a civil post.
3. AUTHORITY COMPETENT TO MAKE

COMPASSIONATE APPOINTMENT
(a) Joint Secretary in‐charge of administration in the Ministry/Department concerned.

(b) Head of the Department under the Supplementary Rule 2(10) in the case of attached
and subordinate offices.
(c) Secretary in the Ministry/Department concerned in special types of cases.
4. POSTS TO WHICH SUCH APPOINTMENTS CAN’T BE MADE
Group ‘C’ or Group ‘D’ posts against the direct recruitment quota.
5. ELIGIBILITY
(a) The family is indigent and deserves immediate assistance for relief from financial
destitution; and
(b) Applicant for compassionate appointment should be eligible and suitable for the post in
all respects under the provisions of the relevant Recruitment Rules.
6. A. EXEMPTIONS
Compassionate appointments are exempted from observance of the following

requirements:‐
(a) Recruitment procedure i.e. without the agency of the Staff Selection
Commission or the Employment Exchange.
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(b) Clearance from the Surplus Cell of the Department of Personnel and
Training/Directorate General of Employment and Training.
(c) The ban orders on filling up of posts issued by the Ministry of Finance
(Department of Expenditure).
B.RELAXATIONS
(a) Upper age limit could be relaxed wherever found to be necessary. The lower age limit
should, however, in no case be relaxed below 18 years of age.
Note I Age eligibility shall be determined with reference to the date of application and not the
date of appointment;
Note II Authority competent to take a final decision for making compassionate appointment in
a case shall be competent to grant relaxation of upper age limit also for making such
appointment.
(b) Secretary in the Ministry/Department concerned is competent to relax temporarily

educational qualification as prescribed in the relevant recruitment rules in the case of
appointment at the lowest level e.g. Group ‘D’ or Lower Division Clerk post, in
exceptional circumstances where the condition of the family is very hard provided there
is no vacancy meant for compassionate appointment in a post for which the dependent
family member in question is educationally qualified. Such relaxation will be permitted
upto a period of two years beyond which no relaxation of educational qualifications will
be admissible and the services of the person concerned, if still unqualified, are liable to
be terminated.
Note In the case of an attached/subordinate office, the Secretary in the concerned

administrative Ministry/Department shall be the competent authority for this purpose.
(c) In the matter of exemption from the requirement of passing the typing test
those appointed on compassionate grounds to the post of Lower Division
Clerk will be governed by the general orders issued in this regard.‐
(i) by the CS Division of the Department of Personnel and Training if the

post is included in the Central Secretariat Clerical Service; or
(ii) by the Establishment Division of the Department of Personnel and

Training if the post is not included in the Central Secretariat Clerical
Service.
(d) Where a widow is appointed on compassionate ground to a Group ‘D’ post, she will be
exempted from the requirement of possessing the educational qualification prescribed
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in the relevant rules provided the duties of the post can be satisfactorily performed by
her without possessing such educational qualifications.
7. DETERMINATION/AVAILABILITY OF VACANCIES
a) Appointment on compassionate grounds should be made only on regular basis and that
too only if regular vacancies meant for that purpose are available.
b) Compassionate appointments can be made upto a maximum of 5% of vacancies failing

under direct recruitment quota in any Group 'C post. The appointing authority may hold
back upto 5% of vacancies in the aforesaid categories to be filled by direct recruitment
through Staff Selection Commission or otherwise so as to fill such vacancies by
appointment on compassionate grounds. A person selected for appointment on
compassionate grounds should be adjusted in the recruitment roster against the
appropriate category viz. SC/ST/ OBC/General depending upon the category to which he
belongs. For example, if he belongs to SC category he will be adjusted against the SC
reservation point, if he is ST/OBC he will be adjusted against ST/OBC point and if he
belongs to General category he will be adjusted against the vacancy point meant for
General category.
c) While the ceiling of 5% for making compassionate appointment against regular vacancies
should not be circumvented by making appointment of dependent family member of
Government servant on casual/daily wage/ad‐hoc/contract basis against regular
vacancies, there is no bar to considering him for such appointment if he is eligible as per
the normal rules/orders governing such appointments.
d) The ceiling of 5% of direct recruitment vacancies for making compassionate appointment

should not be exceeded by utilizing any other vacancy e.g. sports quota vacancy.
e) Employment under the scheme is not confined to the Ministry/Department/Office in

which deceased/medically retired Government servant had been working. Such an
appointment can be given anywhere under the Government of India depending upon
availability of a suitable vacancy meant for the purpose of compassionate appointment.
f) If sufficient vacancies are not available in any particular officer to accommodate the
persons in the waiting list for compassionate appointment, it is open to the
administrative Ministry/Department/Office to take up the matter with other
Ministries/Departments/Offices of the Government of India to provide at an early date
appointment on compassionate grounds to those in the waiting list.
8. BELATED REQUESTS FOR COMPASSIONATE APPOINTMENT
(a) Ministries/Departments can consider requests for compassionate appointment even

where the death or retirement on medical grounds of a Government servant took place
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long back, say five years or so. While considering such belated requests it should,
however, be kept in view that the concept of compassionate appointment is largely
related to the need for immediate assistance to the family of the Government servant in
older to relieve it from economic distress. The very fact that the family has been able to
manage somehow all these years should normally be taken as adequate proof that the
family had some dependable means of subsistence. Therefore, examination of such
cases would call for a great deal of circumspection. The decision to make appointment
on compassionate grounds in such cases may, therefore, be taken only at the level of
the Secretary of the Department/Ministry concerned.
(b) Whether a request for compassionate appointment is belated or not may be decided
with reference to the date of death or retirement on medical ground of a Government
servant and not the age of the applicant at the time of consideration.
9. WIDOW APPOINTED ON COMPASSIONATE GROUNDS GETTING REMARRIED
A widow appointed on compassionate grounds will be allowed to continue in service even

after re‐marriage.
10. WHERE THERE IS AN EARNING MEMBER
(a) In deserving cases even where there is already an earning member in the family, a
dependent family member may be considered for compassionate appointment with
prior approval of the Secretary of the Department/Ministry concerned who, before
approving such appointment, will satisfy himself that grant of compassionate
appointment is justified having regard to number of dependents, assets and liabilities
left by the Government servant, income of the earning member as also his liabilities
including the fact that the earning member is residing with the family of the
Government servant and whether he should not be a source of support to other
members of the family.
(b) In cases where any member of the family of the deceased or medically retired
Government servant is already in employment and is not supporting the other members
of the family of the Government servant, extreme caution has to be observed in
ascertaining the economic distress of the members of the family of the Government
servant so that the facility of appointment on compassionate ground is not
circumvented and misused by putting forward the ground that the member of the family
already employed is not supporting the family.
11. MISSING GOVERNMENT SERVANT
Cases of missing Government servants are also covered under the scheme for compassionate
appointment subject to the following conditions:‐
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(a) A request to grant the benefit of compassionate appointment can be considered only after
a lapse of at least 2 years from the date from which the Government servant has been
missing, provided that:
(i) an FIR to this effect has been lodged with the Police,
(ii) the missing person is not traceable, and
(iii) the competent authority feels that the case is genuine;
(b) This benefit will not be applicable to the case of a Government servant:‐
(i) who had less than two years to retire on the date from which he
has been missing; or
(ii) who is suspected to have committed fraud, or suspected to have joined any terrorist
organization or suspected to have gone abroad.
(c) Compassionate appointment in the case of a missing Government servant also would not be
a matter of right as in the case of others and it will be subject to fulfillment of all the
conditions, including the availability of vacancy, laid down for such appointment under the
scheme;
(d) While considering such a request, the results of the Police investigation should also be taken
into account; and
(e) A decision on any such request for compassionate appointment should be taken only at the
level of the Secretary of the Ministry/Department concerned.
12. PROCEDURE
(a) The proforma as in Annexure may be used by Ministries/Departments/ Offices for

ascertaining necessary' information and processing the cases of compassionate
appointment.
(b) The Welfare Officer in each Ministry/Department/Office should meet the members of
the family of the Government servant in question immediately after his death to advise
and assist them in getting appointment on compassionate grounds. The applicant
should be called in person at the very first stage and advised in person about the
requirements and formalities to be completed by him.
(c) An application for appointment on compassionate grounds should be considered in the

light of the instructions issued from time to time by the Department of Personnel and
Training (Establishment Division) on the subject by a committee of officers consisting
of three officers ‐ one Chairman and two Members ‐ of the rank of Deputy Secretary/
Director in the Ministry/Department and officers of equivalent rank in the case of
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attached and subordinate offices. The Welfare Officer may also be made one of the
Members/Chairman of the committee depending upon his rank. The committee may
meet during the second week of every month to consider cases received during the
previous month. The applicant may also be granted personal hearing by the
committee, if necessary, for better appreciation of the facts of the case.
(d) Recommendation of the committee should be placed before the competent authority
for a decision. If the competent authority disagrees with the committee's
recommendation, the case may be referred to the next higher authority for a decision.
13. UNDERTAKING
A person appointed on compassionate grounds under the scheme should give an

undertaking in writing (as in Annexure) that he/she will maintain properly the other family
members who were dependent on the Government servant/member of the Armed Forces in
question and in case it is proved subsequently (at any time) that the family members are being
neglected or are not being maintained properly by him/her, his/her appointment may be
terminated forthwith.
14. REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN POST/PERSON
When a person has been appointed on compassionate grounds to a particular post, the set of
circumstances, which led to such appointment, should be deemed to have ceased to exist.
Therefore, ‐
(a) he/she should strive in his/her career like his/her colleagues for future advancement
and any request for appointment to any higher post on considerations of compassion
should invariably be rejected.
(b) an appointment made on compassionate grounds cannot be transferred to any other

person and any request for the same on considerations of compassion should invariably
be rejected.
15. SENIORITY
(a) The inter‐se seniority of persons appointed on compassionate grounds may be fixed with
reference to their date of appointment. Their interpolation with the direct
recruits/promotees may also be made with reference to their dates of appointment without
disturbing the inter‐se seniority of direct recruits/promotees.
(b) Date of joining by a person appointed on compassionate grounds shall be treated as the
date of his/her regular appointment.
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16. GENERAL
a) Appointments made on grounds of compassion should be done in such a way that

persons appointed to the post do have the essential educational and technical
qualifications and experience required for the post consistent with the requirement of
maintenance of efficiency of administration.
b) It is not the intention to restrict employment of a family member of the deceased or

medically retired (erstwhile) Group 'D' Government servant to a erstwhile Group 'D' post
only. As such, a family member of such erstwhile Group 'D' Government servant can be
appointed to a Group 'C post for which he/she is educationally qualified, provided a
vacancy in Group 'C' post exists for this purpose.
c) The Scheme of compassionate appointments was conceived as far back as 1958. Since
then a number of welfare measures have been introduced by the Government which
have made a significant difference in the financial position of the families of the
Government servants dying in harness/retired on medical grounds. An application for
compassionate appointment should, however, not be rejected merely on the ground
that the family of the Government servant has received the benefits under the various
welfare schemes. While considering a request for appointment on compassionate
ground a balanced and objective assessment of the financial condition of the family has
to be made taking into account its assets and liabilities (including the benefits received
under the various welfare schemes mentioned above) and all other relevant factors such
as the presence of an earning member, size of the family, ages of the children and the
essential needs of the family, etc.
d) Compassionate appointment should not be denied or delayed merely on the ground

that there is reorganisation in the Ministry/Department/ Office. It should be made
available to the person concerned if there is a vacancy meant for compassionate
appointment and he or she is found eligible and suitable under the scheme.
e) Requests for compassionate appointment consequent on death or retirement on

medical grounds of erstwhile Group 'D' staff may be considered with greater sympathy
by applying relaxed standards depending on the facts and circumstances of the case.
f) Compassionate appointment will have precedence over absorption of surplus

employees and regularisation of daily wage/casual workers with/without temporary
status.
g) Any request to increase the upper age‐limit of 55 years for retirement on medical
grounds prescribed in para 2(A) (b) and (c) above in respect of Group 'A'/'B’/’C’
Government servants and to bring it at par with the upper age‐limit of 57 years
prescribed therein for erstwhile Group 'D' Government servants on the ground that the
age of retirement has recently (May, 1998) been raised from 58 years to 60 years for
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Group 'A'/’B’/’C’ Government servants (which is at par with the age of retirement of 60
years applicable to erstwhile Group 'D' Government servants) or on any other ground
should invariably be rejected so as to ensure that the benefit of compassionate
appointment available under the scheme is not misused by seeking retirement on
medical grounds at the fag end of one's career and also keeping in view the fact that the
higher upper age‐limit of 57 years has been prescribed therein for erstwhile Group ‘D'
Government servants for the reason that they are low paid Government servants who
get meagre invalid pension in comparison to others.
17. IMPORTANT COURT JUDGEMENTS
The ruling contained in the following judgements may also be kept in view while
considering cases of compassionate appointment:‐
(a) The Supreme Court in its judgement dated April 8, 1993 in the case of Auditor General of
India and others vs. G. Ananta Rajeswara Rao [(1994) 1 SCC 192] has held that
appointment on grounds of descent clearly violates Article 16(2) of the Constitution; but if
the appointment is confined to the son or daughter or widow of the Government servant
who died in harness and who needs immediate appointment on grounds of immediate
need of assistance in the event of there being no other earning member in the family to
supplement the loss of income from the bread winner to relieve the economic distress of
the members of the family, it is unexceptionable.
(b) The Supreme Court's judgement dated May 4, 1994 in the case of Umesh Kumar Nagpal
vs. State of Haryana and others [JT 1994(3) S.C. 525] has laid down the following
important principles in this regard:
(i) Only dependents of an employee dying in harness leaving his family in penury and without
any means of livelihood can be appointed on compassionate ground.
(ii) The posts in Group 'C’ and 'D' (formerly Class III and IV) are the lowest posts in non‐manual
and manual categories and hence they alone can be offered on compassionate grounds
and no other post i.e. in the Group 'A' or Group ‘B' category is expected or required to be
given for this purpose as it is legally impermissible.
(iii) The whole object of granting compassionate appointment is to enable the family to tide
over the sudden crisis and to relieve the family of the deceased from financial destitution
and to help it get over the emergency.
(iv) Offering compassionate appointment as a matter of course irrespective of the financial

condition of the family of the deceased or medically retired Government servant is legally
impermissible.
(v) Neither the qualifications of the applicant (dependent family member) nor the post held
by the deceased or medically retired Government servant is relevant. If the applicant finds
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it below his dignity to accept the post offered, he is free not to do so. The post is not
offered to cater to his status but to see the family through the economic calamity.
(vi) Compassionate appointment cannot be granted after lapse of a reasonable period and it is
not a vested right which can be exercised at any time in future.
(vii) Compassionate appointment cannot be offered by an individual functionary on an ad‐

hoc basis.
(c) The Supreme Court has held in its judgement dated February 28, 1995 in
the case of the Life Insurance Corporation of India vs. Mrs Asha
Ramchandra Ambekar and others [JT 1994(2) S.C. 183] that the High
Courts and Administrative Tribunals cannot give direction for
appointment of a person on compassionate grounds but can merely direct
consideration of the claim for such an appointment.
(d) The Supreme Court has ruled in the eases of Himachal Road Transport Corporation vs.
Dinesh Kumar [JT 1996 (5) S.C. 319] on May 7, 1996 and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
vs. Smt A. Radhika Thirumalai [JT 1996 (9) S.C. 197] on October 9, 1996 that
appointment on compassionate grounds can be made only if a vacancy is available for
that purpose.
(e) The Supreme Court has held in its judgement in the case of State of
Haryana and others vs. Rani Devi and others [JT 1996(6) S.C. 646] on July
15, 1996 that if the scheme regarding appointment on compassionate
ground is extended to all sorts of casual, ad‐hoc employees including those
who are working as Apprentices, then such scheme cannot be justified on
Constitutional grounds.
(27)
Sub:‐Grant of advance increments/incentives to those who qualify in ICWA/AICA

Examinations.
I am directed to state, that the Governing Body of CSIR at its 145th meeting held on 27th
July, 1998 has approved the adoption of the Scheme of financial incentives for those who
qualify in ICWA/AICA Examinations as contained in Government, of India/C&AG Circulars
No.l78‐PC(Coord.)I‐87 dated 7.9.1987 and 45‐NGE(Entt.)/45‐93‐III dated 24.1.1996 (copies
enclosed)* in CSIR.
This may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned.
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*Govt. of India circulars Nos. 178‐PC(Coord)1‐87 dated 7.9.1987 is incorporated as
Order No. 252 in Swamy’s Annual, 1987 and 45‐NGE(Entt.)/45‐93‐III dated 24.1.1996 as
Order No. 116 in Swamy’s Annual 1996
Copy of CSIR letter No.33(l)/Misc/98 dated 24.11.1998
(28)
Sub:‐Amendment to CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982

Deletion of "Note" in Part I‐General, Section‐I, Preliminary below sub‐clause (viii) of Point No.
2 Definitions' inserted vide CSIR letter No.33(113)/87‐E.I dated 18.12.1996.
I am directed to state that the General Body of CSIR at its 145th meeting held on 27th July,
1998 has approved the deletion of the "Note in Part I‐General, Section‐I, Preliminary below Sub‐
Clause (viii) of Para No. 2 Definitions‐of the CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment &
Promotion) Rules, 1982 inserted vide CSIR letter No.33(113)/87‐E.I dated 18.12.1996.
(29)
Sub:‐ Deputation of Administrative staff‐retention of lien ‐ regarding.
29.12.1998 has accorded approval for relieving Common Cadre Officers of CSIR to join
Autonomous bodies on lien basis by DG, CSIR in exceptional circumstances, in consultation with
the Financial Adviser. CSIR subject to reporting such cases to Governing Body for information,
following the same guidelines made in respect of S&T staff as per CSIR letter No.l4(25)/89‐E.II
dated 25.11.1993 to the extent applicable to Administrative Cadre.
This may kindly be brought to. the notice of all concerned.
(30)
Sub:‐ Grant of higher start to departmental promotee Section Officers (Finance & Accounts)
and Deputy Stores & Purchase Officers.
I am directed to state that the Government Body, CSIR at its 146th meeting held on
29.12.1998 has approved the grant of higher start with two increments above the minimum of
the basic pay in the pay scale of Rs.6500‐10500 to departmental promotee Section Officers
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(Finance & Accounts) and Deputy Stores & Purchase Officers with effect from 1.1.1996 as
admissible to departmental promotee Section Officers (G) and Private Secretaries vide CSIR
letter No.33(l)Misc/98‐E.I dated 14.7.1998.
Copy of CSIR letter No.33(l)/Misc.98‐E.I dated 9.2.1999
(31)
Sub:‐ Creation of Scale of Rs. 2000‐3000 for the post of Assistant (F&A) Special grade‐reg.
29.12.98 has accorded approval for creation of scale of Rs. 2000‐3000 as the pay scale for
Assistant (F&A) Special Grade for the period from 1.1.86 to 31.7.87.
The creation of new scale is only for the limited period from 1.1.86 to 31.7.87. The scale
will cease to exist w.e.f. 1.8.87.
The benefit accruing to the eligible individuals will remain personal to them.
This my kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned.
(32)
Sub:‐ Creation of Scale of Rs.2000‐3000 for the post of Assistant (F&A) Special grade‐ Rate of
increment ‐Reg.
In continuation to this office letter of even No. dated 9.2.99 on the above noted subject, I
am directed to state in consultation with Finance that the scale of RS.2000‐300 may be read as
2000‐60‐2300‐75‐2975.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 31(ll)/95‐E.I Dated 9.2.1999
(33)
I am directed forwarding the OM No. 36036/8/98‐Estt.(Res) dated 16.3.1999 of

Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions (Department of Personnel &
Training)
Subject:‐ Verification/acceptance of caste certificates produced by candidates.
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The undersigned is directed to say that the Government has decided to accept the
following recommendation of the National commission for scheduled Castes and scheduled
Tribes contained in its Third report:‐
"The Government of India should also issue and reiterate instructions to all its
Ministries/departments and Public Sector Enterprises educational and professional institutions
and other bodies under its control to take necessary steps for proper verification o£
Caste/community certificates and for taking suitable action against the offenders, suitable
instructions on similar lines should also be issued to the State/UTs. It is all the more necessary
to check the certificates at the time of entry in educational institutions, where the false caste
certificates holders can really deprive the deserving candidates of an" opportunity to gain
knowledge and skills and subsequently to secure employment."
2. attention is invited to‐Ministry of Home Affairs 0.M.NO.42/34/52‐WGS dated 17th April,

1953 according to which the Scheduled Castes and scheduled Tribes should
be appointed provisionally on the basis of whatever prima facie evidence they are able
to produce in support of their claim to be belonging to SCs or STs and that such claim
should then be verified through the District Magistrates of the places where they and/or
their families are ordinarily resident in the prescribed manner. If in any particular case
the verification reveals that the candidate1 s claim is false, his services should be
terminated.
3. Attention is also invited to O.M.No.36012/6/88‐Estt. (SCT) dated the 24.4.90, according to

which the appointing authorities should, in the offer of appointment, include a clause as
follows:‐
“The appointment is provisional and is subject to the castes/tribe certificates being verified
through the proper channels and if the verification reveals that the claim to belong to
scheduled caste and scheduled Tribe, as the case may be is false, the services will be terminated
forthwith without assigning any further reasons and without prejudice to such further action as
may be taken under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code for production of false certificate."
Ministry of agriculture etc. are requested to strictly observe the above quoted instructions
regarding verification of caste certificates and also bring the same to the notice of all
concerned.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 230/96/SC/ST‐Cell dated 23.3.1999
(34)
Sub:‐ Implementation of revised Rules, Regulations and Bye‐laws of CSIR.
I am directed to refer to CSIR Office Memorandum No. 6/1/99‐Cte. dated 4th June 1999
from Joint Secretary (Admn.) forwarding therewith a copy of the amended Rules & Regulations
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and Bye‐Laws of CSIR and to draw your specific attention to the following amendments which
are directly related to your day‐to‐day functioning:
A new Rule—53A prescribing the responsibilities of the Director has been added to the Rules &
Regulations, which reads as under:
"In each National Laboratory, there shall be a Director, who shall supervise and exercise
administrative control on the staff of the Laboratory and shall be responsible for:
i) Realising the mission of the National Laboratory.
ii) Creating an environment in the National Laboratory conduct to nurturing of
innovation and high class R&D and the other S&T activities of the Laboratory;
iii) Managing the affairs of the National Laboratory as per the decisions of the
Management Council.
Director shall in all matters have powers delegated to him by Governing Body.
(2) bye‐Law 17 has been modified to reads as under:

“Director of each National Laboratory/Institute shall be assisted by a Controller of
Administration, Sr. Finance & Accounts Officer and Stores & Purchase Officer who shall advise
the Director on all administrative and financial matters and be responsible for providing support
services to all the Scientific Staff and bench level Scientists. Director shall have the power to
over‐rule the advice of aforesaid functionaries after recoding reasons therefore. A report of
such cases shall be sent to Director‐General.”
With the above modification in Bye‐Law 17 the Controller of Administrative: Sr. Finance &
Accounts Officer; and Stores & Purchase Officer will now be reporting independently directly to
the Director Consequently, the Confidential Reports of these officers will also be written by the
Director himself as Reporting Officer and reviewed by the DG, CSIR. Similarly, in respect of the
reports written by these officers, Director will be the Reviewing Officer.
3. As per the revised functions of the Management Council, Selection Committees and
Assessment Committees for all Technical staff will now be constituted by the
Management Council. Consequently, the provision relating to constitution of
Assessment Committees in respect of Technical staff in Group III(3) to Group III(6) under
para 4.3 of the Revised Manas stands modified to the above extent.
It is requested that the above position arising out of the amendments in the Rules &
Regulations and Bye‐Laws may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned in your
Lab./Instt. for their information, guidance and necessary action. A report of the cases in which
the advice of COA, Sr. F&AO or SPO is over‐ruled by the Director should also invariably be sent
to the DG, CSIR, as required under the amended Bye‐Law 17 by the Director.
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(35)
Sub:‐Grant of Advance increments/incentive to those who qualify in ICWA/AICA

Examinations.
Ref: CSIR letter No.33(l)/Misc/98 dated 24.11.1998.
I am directed to state that following the notification of the decision of the GB, CSIR
regarding grant of advance increments/incentives to those who qualify in ICWA/AICA
examination vide letter referred to above, some doubts were raised by some labs./Instts of CSIR
about the categories of employees who would be entitled to the benefit and the date of grant
of incentive to the eligible employees.
These issues have been taken up and in consultation with FA, CSIR, it is now clarified that
the scheme of financial incentives as approved by the GB CSIR will be applicable:
(i) to CSIR employees who are working in Administration including Stores &
Purchase and Finance Cadres.
(ii) From the dates these orders/instructions are applicable to Government of India
/Comptroller and Auditor General employees.
Copy of CSIR letter No.33(l)Misc./98‐E.I Dated 6.8.1999
(36)
Sub:‐ The Assured Career Progression Scheme for the central government Civilian Employees.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of the Department of Personnel and Training,

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Government of India, O.M. No.
35034/1/97‐Estt. (D) dated 9th August, 1999 on the above subject and to state that the Assured
Career Progression (ACP) Scheme under reference, as introduced by the Government of India,
has been adopted with the approval of the competent authority for implementation in CSIR for
the Cadre based employees. The holders of the isolated category of posts will continue to be
governed by the existing scheme made applicable for them under the CSIR Administrative
Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982.
concerned in your Lab./Instt. for their information, guidance and necessary action.
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(37)
Sub:‐ Revision in qualifying service by Assistants (General), Assistants (Finance & Account,
Stores & Purchase Assistants Gr.II and Sr. Stenographers for the purpose of determining
eligibility for Departmental Examinations for the posts of Section Officers (General), Dy.
Stores & Purchase Officers and Private Secretaries from 5 years to 3 years.
I am directed to state that the DG, CSIR in his capacity as chairman, GB, CSIR has accorded
kind approval to the revision in qualifying service from 5 years to 3 years in respect of Asstts.(G),
Asstts. (F&A), SPAs Gr.II and Sr. Stenographers in the scale of Rs.5500‐9000 for eligibility for
departmental examination for promotion to the post of SO (G), SO(F&A) by SPO and PS in the
scale of Rs.6500‐10500, subject to modification by GB. CSIR,
Copy of CSIR letter No.33(lll)/87‐E.I dated 13.12.1999

ANNEXURE‐III
Cadre Existing Rule Amended/New Rule

General Part II Section II (5) (ii) ‐Section Part II Section II (5) (ii)‐Section Officer
Officer (General) (General) in the pay scale of Rs.6500‐200‐
10500. 33‐1/3 % by promotion on the result
33‐1/3 % by promotion on the of Departmental Competitive test limited
result of Departmental to Assistants (General) Grade‐I / Assistants
Competitive test limited to (F & A) Grade I / Assistants (S & P)) Grade‐I /
Assistants (General/Finance & Sr. Stenographers in the scale of Rs.5500‐
Accounts/ Stores & Purchase) 9000, possessing University Degree in any
and Sr. Stenographers in the discipline who have rendered not less than 3
scale of Rs.5500‐9000 who have years approved service in their respective
rendered not less than 3 years grades.
approved service in their
respective grade
Part II Section II (6) (ii) ‐ Part II Section II (6) (ii) ‐ Assistant (General)
Assistant (General) 25% by Gr.I in the pay scale of Rs. 5500‐175‐9000,
means of Limited 25% by means of Limited
Departmental examination Departmental Competitive
from amongst UDCs and SPAs examination from amongst Assistants
Gr.IV possessing University (General) Grade‐II/Assistants (F & A) Grade
Degree II/Assistants (S&P) Grade‐II/Jr.
Stenographers possessing University Degree
and having not less than 3 years approved
Part II Section‐II (8) Lower Part II Section‐II (8)‐Assistant (General)
Division Clerk Recruitment to Grade‐Ill in the pay scale of Rs. 3050‐75‐
this Grade shall be made on 3950‐80‐4590 Recruitment to this Grade
local basis in the Central Office shall be made on local basis in the CSIR Hqrs.
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and in each National and its National Laboratory/Institute by
Laboratory by direct direct recruitment, on the basis of result of
recruitment, on the result of competitive examination held from time to
competitive examination held time from amongst candidates possessing
from time to time from minimum educational qualification of
amongst candidates possessing 10+2/XII or its equivalent and typing speed
minimum educational of 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi
qualification of Matriculation typewriting respectively. Age not exceeding
or its equivalent and typing 28 years (no age‐limit for departmental
speed of 30 w.p.m., age not candidates) relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC
exceed 28 years. The candidates as per rules. The candidates who
candidates qualifying in the qualify in the competitive examination will
competitive examination may be interviewed by a Selection Committee
be interviewed by a but the weightage in the interview would
Selection Committee but the not exceed 25% of the total prescribed
weightage in an interview marks.
would not exceed 25% of the
total prescribed marks. Provided that
Provided that 10% of the (i) 10% of the vacancies in the cadre
vacancies in the Cadre of LDC in of Assistant(General) Grade. III in the
the National Laboratories / National Laboratories/Institutes and
Institutes and 5% of the 5% of the vacancies in the CSIR Hqrs.
vacancies in the CSIR Hqrs. shall shall be filled up from amongst the
be filled up from amongst Group 'D' (Non‐technical) employees
Group 'D' (Non‐technical) borne on the regular establishment,
employees borne on the regular who are 10+2/XII or its equivalent
establishment who are pass and have rendered 5 years
Matriculates and have rendered approved service, on the basis of
5 years service on the basis of seniority‐cum‐fitness.
seniority‐cum‐fitness and (ii) 10% of the vacancies in the cadre
subject to the following of Assistant(General) Grade. Ill in
conditions: the National Laboratories/Institutes
i) Selection shall be made and 5% of the vacancies in CSIR
through a departmental Hqrs. shall be filled up from amongst
competitive examination in the Group 'D' (Non‐technical)
English/Hindi and General employees borne on the regular
Knowledge confined to such establishment subject to the following
Group 'D' (Non‐Technical) staff condition Selection shall be made through a
who fulfill the minimum departmental competitive examination in
educational qualification viz. General Hindi/English and General
Matriculation or equivalent and Knowledge and proficiency test in
typing speed of 30 w.p.m. in typewriting at the speed of 25/30 w.p.m. in
English/25 w.p.m. in Hindi. Hindi/English, confined to such Group 'D'
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ii) At least 5 years (Non‐technical) employees who have
experience shall be essential. rendered minimum of 5 years of approved
Employees qualifying in the service in CSIR and fulfill the minimum
departmental examination educational qualification viz. 10+2/XII or its
would be inter‐ equivalent pass
viewed by a Departmental
Promotion Committee
Finance & Part IV Section II (5) (i) – Section Part IV Section II (5) (i) ‐ Section Officer
Accounts Officer (Finance & Accounts) (Finance & Accounts) in the pay scale of
Rs.6500‐200‐10500.
33‐1/3% from amongst 33‐1/3 % by promotion on the result of

Assistants (General)/Finance & Departmental Competitive test limited to
Accounts and Stores & Assistants (General) Grade‐I/Assistants (F &
Purchase Cadres) and Senior A) Grade/Assistants (S & P)) Grade‐I / Sr.
Stenographers in the grade of Stenographers in the scale of Rs.5500‐9000,
Rs.5500‐9000, on the result of possessing University Degree in any
competitive examination. discipline, who have rendered not less than
3 years approved service in their respective
However, in the event of non‐ grades.
filling up of the vacancies under
departmental examination However, in the event of non‐filling up of
quota, these shall be filled up the vacancies under departmental
by direct recruitment. examination quota, these shall be filled
up by direct recruitment
Part IV Section II (6) (i)‐ Part IV Section II (6) (i)‐ Assistant (Finance &
Assistant (Finance & Accounts) Accounts) Grade I in the pay scale of
Recruitment to this Grade shall Rs.5500‐175‐9000.
be made on local basis in CSIR Recruitment to this Grade shall be made on
Hqrs. and its National local basis in CSIR Hqrs. and its National
Labs./Instts. as under: Labs./ Instts. as under:
i) 75% from amongst LDCs / i) 50% by promotion amongst
SPA Gr V who have Assistant (Finance & Accounts)
completed not less than 6 Grade‐II, who have completed not
years approved less than 3 years of approved service
service and Jr. as Assistant (Finance & Accounts)
Stenographers/UDCs who Grade‐II on the basis of seniority
have completed not subject to rejection of unfit and on the
less, than 3 years recommendations of the
approved service on the Departmental Promotion Committee.
basis of result of ii) 25% by means of Limited
departmental qualifying Departmental Competitive
examination Examination from amongst Assistants
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(General) Grade‐II/ Assistant (Finance
ii) 25% by Direct Recruitment & Accounts) Grade‐II/Assistants
of candidates possessing (Stores & Purchase) Grade ‐ II, Junior
University Degree, age not Stenographers possessing University
exceeding 28 years on the Degree with three years approved
result of Open service.
Competitive Examination iii) 25% by Direct Recruitment by open
and interview. advertisement amongst candidates
Departmental candidates possessing University Degree on the
with requisite basis of result of Open Competitive
educational qualification Examination and interview of the
will candidates. Age not exceeding 28
also be eligible to compete years relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC
and candidates as per rules. There is no
there will be no age age limit for departmental candidate
restriction in their case. provided they have the prescribed
educational qualification.
Stores & Part V Section II (5) (ii) ‐Deputy Part V Section II (5) (ii) ‐ Deputy Stores &
Purchase Stores & Purchase Officer Purchase Officer in the pay scale of Rs.6500‐
200‐10500
33‐1/3 % by promotion on the 33‐1/3 % by promotion on the result of
result of Departmental Departmental Competitive test limited to
Competitive test from amongst Assistants (General) Grade‐I / Assistants (F &
officers in grade of Rs.5500‐ A) Grade I / Assistants (S & P)) Grade‐I / Sr.
9000 with not less than 3 years Stenographers in the scale of Rs.5500‐9000,
approved service or combined possessing University Degree in any
in their respective grades. discipline who have rendered not less than 3
years approved service in their respective
grades.
Part V Section II (6) (ii) ‐Stores & Part VI Section II (6) (ii) ‐ Assistant (S&P) Gr.I
Purchase Assistant Gr.III in the pay scale of Rs.5500‐175‐9000'. 25%
25% by means of limited by means of Limited Departmental
departmental competitive Competitive examination from amongst
examination from amongst the Assistants (General) Grade‐II / Assistants (F
persons in the grade of & A) Grade H / Assistants (S & P)) Grade‐II /
Rs.4000‐6000 in Stores and Jr. Stenographers possessing University
Purchase, General Cadres Degree and having not less than 3 years
and Jr. "Stenographers approved service in that grade
possessing three years
experience.
Part V Section‐II (9) ‐ Stores & Part V Section‐II (9) ‐ Assistant: (Stores &
Purchase Assistant Grade‐V Purchase) Grade ‐III in the pay scale of Rs.
3050‐75‐3950‐80‐4590
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Recruitment to this Grade shall Recruitment to this Grade shall be made on
be made on local basis by local basis in the CSIR Hqrs. and in
Direct recruitment on the result each National Laboratory/Institute by
of competitive examination direct recruitment, on the basis of result of
in General competitive examination from amongst
English/General Knowledge and candidates possessing minimum
Typing Speed of 30/25 w.p.m. educational qualification of 10+2/XII or its
in English/Hindi respectively equivalent and typewriting speed of 30
from amongst the candidates w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi
possessing minimum respectively. Age not exceeding 28 years
educational qualification of relaxable in the case of SC/ST/OBC
Matriculation or its equivalent candidates as per rules. There is no age limit
and age not exceeding 28 years for departmental candidates provided they
on the basis of interview and possess the prescribed qualifications.
selection by a Selection The candidates who qualify in the
Committee. competitive examination will be
Provided 20% of the vacancies interviewed by a Selection Committee but
in the Cadre of Stores & the weightage in the interview would not
Purchase Assistants (Grade V) exceed 25% of the total prescribed marks.
in the National Provided that:
Laboratory/Institute and 10% of i) 10% of the vacancies in the cadre of
the vacancies in the CSIR Hqrs, Assistant(Stores & Purchase) Gr. Ill
occurring in a year shall be in the National Laboratories/Institutes
filled up from amongst the non‐ and 5% of the vacancies in the CSIR
technical Group 'D' Hqrs. shall be filled up from amongst
departmental candidates the Group 'D' (Non‐technical)
possessing the same qualificat‐ employees borne on the regular
ions/experience on the basis of establishment, who are 10+2/XII pass
test and interview as for direct and have rendered 5 years approved
recruitment. service on the basis of seniority‐cum‐
fitness.
ii) 10% of the vacancies in the cadre
of Assistant (Stores & Purchase)
Grade III in the National
Laboratories/Institutes and 5% of the
vacancies in CSIR Hqrs. shall be
filled up from amongst the Group 'D'
(Non‐technical) employees borne on
the regular establishment subject to
the following conditions:
Selection shall be made through a

departmental competitive examination in
General Hindi /General English and General
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Knowledge and proficiency test in
typewriting at the speed of 25/30 w.p.m, in
Hindi / English confined to such Group 'D'
(Non‐technical) employees who have
rendered minimum of 5 years of approved
service in CSIR and fulfill the minimum
educational qualification viz. 10+2/XII pass
or equivalent. Candidates qualifying in the
Departmental Examination would be
interviewed by the DPC
Stenographers Part III Section‐II (5) (ii) Sr. Part in Section‐H (5) (ii) Sr. Stenographers in
Stenographers the pay scale of Rs. 5500‐175‐9000
Recruitment to this Grade shall be made on
Recruitment to this Grade shall local basis in the Central Office and in each
be made on local basis in the National Laboratory as follows:
Central Office and in each
National Laboratory as follows: (i) 50% by promotion from amongst
the Junior Stenographers who have
I) 50% by promotion from rendered a minimum of 5 years of
amongst Officers of Grade approved service in that grade on the
III (Junior Stenographers) on basis of seniority subject io rejection
the basis of seniority subject of unfit and on the recommendations
to the rejection of unfit and of Departmental Promotion
on the recommendations of Committee;
DPC. (ii) 25% by examination &
Proficiency test limited to
II) 25% by examination/ departmental candidates (Junior
proficiency test limited to Stenographers) having minimum
departmental candidates speed of 100 w.p.m. in shorthand and
(Grade‐III) having a 35/40 w.p.m. in Hindi/English typing.
minimum speed of 120 The candidate will have to qualify a
w.p.m. in shorthand and 40 test in General Hindi/ General
w.p.m. in typing. The English.
candidates will have to iii) 25% by direct recruitment by open
qualify a test in English. advertisement from amongst
III) 25% by direct recruitment candidates possessing University
by open advertisement Degree and minimum speed of 100
from amongst candidates w.p.m. in shorthand and 35/40
possessing University w.p.m. in Hindi/English typing and on
Degree and minimum speed the basis of competitive test in
of 120 w.p.m. in shorthand General English/Hindi. Age not
and 40 w.p.m. in typing and exceeding 28 years,. relaxable in case
on the basis of competitive of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per rules.
test in General English/Hindi In case of Departmental candidates
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(where there are Hindi otherwise qualified, age may be
Stenographers) and relaxed
proficiency test, age not
exceeding 28 years. In case
of Departmental candidates
otherwise qualified, age
may be relaxed
Miscellaneous The Selection / Departmental The Selection / Departmental Promotion

Promotion Committee for posts Committee for posts borne on "Local
borne on "Local Cadres" shall Cadres" shall be constituted by the Joint
be constituted by the Director‐ Secretary (Admn.), CSIR in the case of CSIR
General, CSIR in the case of Hqrs. and by the Directors in the case of
CSIR Hqrs. and by the Directors National Laboratory/Institute.
in the case of National
Laboratory/Institute.
(38)
Sub:‐Grant of minimum increase in the basic pay in the case of promotion from the Under
Secretary level to the Deputy Secretary level.
Ref: CSIR letter No. 33(81)/96‐E.I dated 12.7.1996.
I am directed to refer to GOI, DOPT OM No. l/5/97‐Estt.(Pay) I dated 4.8.1999 (copy

enclosed) and to state that the DG, CSIR has been pleased to accord approval to the adoption of
the same for implementation in CSIR.
The pay fixation in respect of the officers entitled to get the benefit under the DoPT OM
referred to above shall, however, be subject to such other restrictions/clarifications etc. as may
be issued by the GOI from time to time.
The above decision may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned in your lab./instt.
for their information, guidance and necessary action.
Copy of letter No. 33(81)/96‐E.I dated 28.1.2000
(39)
Sub:‐ ACP Scheme ‐ Clarification regarding.
In continuation of this office letter of even number dated 13.9.1999 forwarding the
Scheme on Assured Career Progression, I am directed to state that references have been
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received from various Labs./Instts. seeking clarification on different points. The matter has been
considered in consultation with Finance. The points raised are clarified as under:‐
S.No. Point raised Clarification

1. Whether CSIR or the Labs./Instts. locally will
Screening Committee for financial up‐
constitute the Departmental Screening Cte. gradation upto the scale of Rs.5500‐
for financial up‐gradation 9000 may be constituted with the
approval of the Director. The cases of
employees in the scale of Rs.5500‐9000
for financial up‐gradation to the scale
of Rs.6500‐10500 will be considered
centrally by CSIR Hqrs.
2. Manner of fixation of pay on As explained in para 8 of O.M. dated
implementation of ACP Scheme and date of 9.8.1999 the ACP Scheme will be
financial benefit. operational from the date of issue of
this O.M. As regards fixation of pay, on
up‐gradation under the ACP Scheme,
pay of an employee will be fixed under
the provisions of FR 22(1) a (i) subject
to a minimum financial benefit of
Rs.100/‐as per DoPT O.M. No. 1/6/99‐
Pay. I dated 5.7.99. The financial
benefit allowed under the ACP Scheme
shall be final and no pay fixation
benefit shall accrue at the time of
regular promotion i.e. posting against a
functional post in the Higher grade.
3. Whether Ad‐hoc service can be counted for No.
the financial up‐gradation under the ACP
Scheme?
4. Whether an employee who is promoted to Yes. The service rendered by the
a post in the laboratory seeks transfer to individual from the date of original
another laboratory on reversion to the appointment shall count for financial
lower post can be eligible for counting of upgradation.
the service rendered in the lower and
higher grade under ACP?
5. Whether the scale at S‐4 (2750‐4400) and S‐ No. These scales are not in operation
8 (4500‐7000) are operative in the for Cadre based non technical posts.
administrative cadre?
6. Whether the benefits under the scheme Para 3 of the conditions is self
shall be granted from the date completion explanatory, according to which the
of eligibility period or from the date of issue financial benefits shall be granted from
of the scheme? the date of completion of the eligibility
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period prescribed under the ACP or
from August 9, 1999 whichever is later.
7. Whether selection grade given to some In cases where the benefit of FR 22©
employees under the then Selection Grade has been allowed while fixing the pay
Scheme on completion of 11 years of on placement in the special grade this
service shall be counted as promotion or will be treated as a promotion for the
not: purpose of ACP.
8. Whether the employees who were initially As per CSIR circular No. 16(205)/72‐E.I
appointed as Steno‐typist and redesignated dated 18.3.1974 the post of Steno‐
as Jr. Stenographer w.e.f. 1.1.1973 can be typist was upgraded to the post of Jr.
allowed the benefit of ACP Steno with fixation of pay under the
normal rules. As such this will be
treated as a promotion.
9. Whether an employee who is given the Yes, Paras 4 & 5 of the GOI OM dated
benefit under the scheme shall continue to 9.8.99 are self‐explanatory in this
be shown in the seniority list of lower post regard.
and his name shall be considered for
promotion in the higher grade on
occurrence of vacancies;
10. Whether the designation will also be No, However "ACP" may be written in
changed on financial upgradation. bracket after the original designation as
Jr. Steno (ACP), etc.
11. Whether the ACP scheme will also be As per clarification received from GOI
applicable to Canteen Staff or not. the matter is under consideration and
necessary orders as and when issued
by the Govt. will be implemented for
the canteen employees.
Further necessary action may now be taken as per clarification above.
Copy of letter No. 17(68)/97‐PPS dated 10.2.2000.
(40)
Sub:‐ Scheme for direct recruitment‐Incentives for sports persons in CSIR.
I am directed to state that as communicated vide CSIR circular letter No.1(3)/84‐Cte.

dated 19.1.1985, the G.B. at its meeting held on 2nd May, 1984, while approving giving the
incentives to the deserving sports persons of CSIR, had desired that the regular sports quota for
direct recruitment of sports persons may also be fixed. However, no such quota has been fixed
so far.
The matter was, therefore, placed before the G.B. for consideration at its 147th meeting
held on9th December, 1999. The Governing Body considered the matter and approved the
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adoption of the Govt. of India Scheme on the subject, in toto, in supersession of the existing
Scheme on incentive for working sports persons.
With the adoption of the Govt. of India Scheme as above, now the CSIR Labs./Instts. may
individually recruit meritorious sports persons fulfilling the conditions stipulated in the Govt. of
India Scheme for such appointment at their own level, in relaxation of the conditions of
obtaining the prior approval of the DG., CSIR and utilizing the Group‐C and D vacancies( both
technical as well as non‐technical) only for absorption of identified casual workers.
concerned in your lab/Instt. for information, guidance and necessary action.
Copy of CSIR circular letter No.3(l)/98‐E.II dated 8.3.2000
(41)
Sub:‐ ACP Scheme ‐Clarification regarding financial upgradation to the grade of Rs. 6500‐
10,500.
I am directed to refer to this office letter No. 17(68)/97‐PPS dated 10.2.2000 clarifying
certain points on the above subject and to state that in partial modification of the clarification
given vide item No. 1 of CSIR circular under reference, it has now been decided by the
competent authority that the cases of the employees in the grade of RS. 5500‐9000 for their
financial up‐gradation to the grade of RS. 6500‐10,500 may also be considered at the Lab./Instt.
level without any element of interview just like in the cases of the employees in the lower
grades.
The competent authority has also decided that the Screening Committee for considering
the concerned employees in the grade of RS. 5500‐9000 for their financial up‐gradation to the
grade of RS. 6500‐10,500 may be constituted as per composition of the DPC prescribed under
the CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, for considering the cases of
employees for promotion to the grade of RS. 5500‐9000.
in your Lab./Instt. for their information, guidance and necessary action.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 34(2)/2000‐ E.I dated 10.4.2000
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(42)
Sub: CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982 ‐‐ crucial date
regarding eligibility and approved service.
Ref: CSIR letter No.33(118)/91‐E.I dated 7.2.1991.
The Governing Body of CSIR at is meeting held on the 9th December, 1999 has accorded
kind approval to the adoption of GOI, DoPT OM No.22011/9/98‐Estt(D) dated 8.9.1998. The
CSIR letter dated 7,2.1991 cited above, therefore, stands superseded. Accordingly, the crucial
date for the purpose of determining eligibility in terms of approved service for Departmental
promotion and also for Departmental Competitive Examination shall be the 1st of January of
the year instead of 1st October.
(43)
Sub:‐ Adoption of OM No. 1/2/89‐Estt. (Pay‐I) dated 9.4.1999 received from Department of
Personnel & Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions regarding
incentive for acquiring fresh higher qualification.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of Department of Personnel & Training,

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Govt. of India OM No. 1/2/89‐Estt. (Pay‐
1) dated 9.4.1999* regarding grant of lumpsum incentive on acquiring fresh qualifications as
listed in the Annexure to the said Govt. of India and to state that the same has been adopted
with the approval of the Governing Body accorded at its 148th meeting held on 2.6.2000 for
extending similar benefits for grant of lumpsum incentives to the eligible non‐technical
employees of CSIR.
As per proposal approved by the GB, the scheme will be operated centrally at CSIR Hqrs.
and any incentive that may be admissible to any employee under the provisions of the Govt. of
India under reference shall be granted with the concurrence of FA and approval of the DGSIR.
For this purpose, the proposals in respect of the eligible employees shall be forwarded by the
Labs./Instts. to CSIR Hqrs. for further necessary action.
concerned in your Lab./Instt. for their information, guidance and necessary action.
 Please refer to order No. 168 (Page 54) Swamys Annual 1999
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(44)
Sub:‐Treatment of backlog vacancies reserved for SCs & STs as a distinct group and on‐
applicability of 50% ceiling thereon.
I am directed to forward herewith a photocopy of OM No. 36012/5/97‐Estt (Res) Vol.11

dated 20.7.2000 received from Govt. of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and
Pensions, Dept. of Personnel & Training, New Delhi on the subject cited above for your kind
information, guidance and compliance etc.
As you are aware, reservation w.e.f. 2.7.1997 is linked to post based rosters. The backlog
of vacancies would be determined with reference to the post based rosters keeping in view the
instructions issued vide DoPT OM No. 36012/2/96‐Estt. (Res) dated 2nd July 1997. You are,
therefore, requested to kindly carry out a review for early assessment of the backlog vacancies
in respect of SCs & STs both by way of direct recruitment and promotion and make concerted
efforts to fill up backlog vacancies as early as possible and furnish a compliance report to this
effect.
Kindly acknowledge the receipt.
(Reference to Swamys News (to be inserted when received)
Copy of CSIR letter No. 25 Cir.(03)/2000/SC/ST‐Cell dated 22.8.2000
(45)
Sub:‐ Reservation in promotion ‐ Prescription of lower qualifying marks / lesser standard of

evaluation.
Kindly refer to the DoPT Om No. 36012/23/96‐Estt.(Res.)‐Vol.II dated 3rd October, 2000
endorsed and circulated vide CSIR letter of even no. dated 30.10.2000 to all the national labs.
/Instts. of CSIR.
This is for kind information that the OM Nos. 8/12/69 Estt. (SCT) dated 23.12.1970,
36021/10/76 Estt., (SCT) dated 21.1.1977 and para 6.3.2 of the DPC guidelines contained in
DoPT O.M No. 22011/5/86‐ Estt. (D) 10.04.89 mentioned in the above said DoPT OM may be
referred to on Internet website at csiradmin.res.in.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 25/Cir.(5)/2000/SC/ST‐Cell dated 8.11.2000

No.36012/23/96‐Estt.(Res)‐Vol. II, 3rd October, 2000 Government of India Ministry of
Personnel. Public Grievances & Pensions (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)
Subject:‐Reservation in promotion — Prescription of lower qualifying marks/lesser standard of

evaluation.
The undersigned is directed to refer to Department of Personnel & Training's OM No.
36012/23/96‐Estt. (Res) dated 22nd July, 1997 vide which various instructions of the
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Government providing for lower qualifying marks/lesser standards of evaluation in matters of
promotion for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes had been
withdrawn, on the basis of Supreme Court's judgement in the case of S. Vinod Kumar Vs. Union
of India.
2. The undersigned is further directed to say that the matter has been reviewed,
consequent to which the following proviso to Article 335 has been incorporated by the
Constitution, (Eighty‐Second Amendment) Act, 2000:‐
"Provided that nothing in this Article shall prevent in making of any Provision in favour of
the members of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for relaxation in qualifying
marks in an examination or lowering the standards of evaluation, for reservation in
matters of promotion to any class or classes of services or posts in connection with the
affairs of the Union or of a State."
3. In pursuance of the enabling proviso of Article 335 of the Constitution, it has now been
decided to restore, with immediate effect, the relaxations/ concessions in matters of
promotion for candidates belonging to SCs/STs by way of lower
qualifying marks, lesser standards of evaluation that existed prior to 22.7.1997
and as contained in the instructions issued by the Department of Personnel and Training
from time to time including OM No. 8/12/69‐Estt. (SCT) dated 23.12.1970, No.
36021/10/76‐Estt. (SCT) dated 21.1.1977 and para 6.3.2 of the DPC guidelines contained
in Department of Personnel and Training's OM No. 22011/5/86‐ Estt..(D) dated
10.4.1989. In other words, the effect of these instructions would be that the Department
of Personnel and Training's OM No. 36012/23/96‐ Estt.(Res) dated 22rd July, 1997
becomes inoperative from the date of issue of this OM.
4. These orders shall take effect in respect of selections to be made on or after the date of
issue of this OM and selections finalised earlier shall not be disturbed.
5. All Ministries/Departments are requested to bring these instructions also to the notice
of their Attached/Subordinate Offices and Autonomous Bodies/ Public Sector Undertakings
tinder their control for compliance.
(46)
Sub:‐ Procedure for conducting of examinations for recruitment Purposes Clarification reg.
I am directed to state that as per circulars issued by CSIR in the past, appointment of
examiner for conducting the examinations/tests for recruitment purposes should be made from
the relevant State/Central Government recognized institutions only and that In no case the
departmental officers should be entrusted the work relating to such examinations.
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Instances have come to the notice of CSIR where these Instructions are not being strictly
followed by some of the Labs/lnstts. in as much as they are assigning the task of paper setting
and evaluations etc. to the departmental CSIR officers resulting in complaints/ allegations of
unfairness and favoritism.
The matter has been considered and it has been decided with the approval of the
competent authority that henceforth for conducting any examination wherever the same has
been prescribed under the rules for recruitment to direct as well as departmental quota posts
in CSIR system, the Job of paper setting and evaluation of answer sheets should invariably be
assigned to the outside experts in the relevant disciplines from the State/ Central Govt.
recognized educational/professional Institutions only.)
It is requested that the above decision may kindly be brought to the notice of the all
concerned in your Labs/Instts. for their information, guidance and strict compliance.
Copy of CSIR Letter No. 14(6)/2000/E‐II dated 4.1.2001
(47)
Sub:‐Appointment of persons holding the posts of Sweeper, Farash, etc. as peon ‐ Reg.
The National Commission of Safai Karamcharis has been examining the implementation of
DoP&AR instructions issued vide OM No. 42015/1/76 ‐Estt. © dated 2.2.77 providing for
reserving 25% of the vacancies occurring in the cadre of peons for being filled by transfer from
sweepers, farashes, chowkidars, etc. who have put in a minimum of five years service and who
may not be possessing the qualifications prescribed for direct recruitment to the post but who
may possess elementary literacy and give proof of ability to read either English or Hindi or
Regional language etc.
However, from the information collected on the subject matter recently from CSIR Labs.
Instts. it has been observed that Govt. of India instructions which are duly adopted for
implementation in CSIR are not being followed strictly by them. One of the reasons for not
taking cognizance of special scheme of Govt. of India about filling 25% of vacancies in the peon
cadre by transfer from sweepers, farashes, etc. could be that Labs./Instts. had been following
the Governing Body's decision, taken in pursuance of Hon'ble Supreme Courts direction to fill
up all Group C and D vacancies by absorbing the identified casual workers.
The matter having been reviewed and re‐examined it has been decided with the approval
of the Joint Secretary (Admn) that the Govt. of India instructions on the above subject have to
be followed in toto and vacancies in the cadre of peons are to be filled up by two modes viz.
25% by transfer from eligible safaiwalas and farashes as mentioned in the GOI OM dated 2.2.77
and the remaining 75% by absorption of identified casual workers henceforth.
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You are requested to bring this to the notice of all concerned and ensure proper and strict
implementation of the GOI orders on the subject.
Copy of CSIR OM. No. 36(01)/2001/ST‐Cell dated 15.3.2001
(48)
Sub:‐ Amendment to CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) (ASRP) Rules,
1982.
In pursuance of the amendment to the Bye‐law 17 of the CSIR Rules, Regulations & Bye‐
laws duly notified vide Office Memorandum No.6/1/99‐Cte. Dated 4.6.1999, the Governing
Body (GB) at its 150th meeting held on 15th February, 2001 considered the proposal for
amendment to the ASRP Rules, 1982.
The GB considered and approved the amendment to the ASRP Rules, 1982 in regard to the
posts at the level of Senior Deputy Secretary. (Sr. DS)/Senior Controller of Administration
(Sr.COA) and Deputy Secretary (DS) Controller of Administration (COA) in the three cadres viz.
General, Finance & Accounts and Stores & Purchase, as under:
A. For the posts at the level of Sr. DS/Sr. COA in the grade of Rs.14,300‐18,300:

Recruitment to this grade shall be made by Recruitment to this grade shall be made by
promotion on the basis of merit from amongst promotion on the basis of merit on the
permanent officers holding designations of recommendations of the Departmental
Deputy Secretary/Controller of Promotion Committee which shall
Administration/Deputy Financial interview the eligible candidates from
Adviser/Senior Finance & Accounts Officer amongst the officers of the respective cadres
(SG) in the grade of Rs. 12,000‐16,500 who on the grade of Rs. 12,000‐16,500 who have
have rendered not less than five years of rendered not less than five years of approved
approved service on the grade and on service in that grade i.e.
recommendations of the Departmental i) General Cadre ‐ from amongst the
Promotion Committee which shall interview Deputy Secretaries/Controllers of
the eligible candidates. If in a particular year, Administration for the post of
sufficient number of eligible officers are not Senior Deputy Secretary/Senior
available, DG, CSIR may at his discretion, relax Controller of Administration.
the qualifying service to four years. ii) Finance & Accounts Cadre‐ from
amongst Deputy Financial Advisers/
Senior Finance & Accounts Officers
(SG) for the post of Senior Deputy
Financial Advisor.
iii) Stores & Purchase cadre ‐ from
amongst the Senior Stores &
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Purchase Officers for the post of
Senior Stores. & Purchase Officer
(SG) If, in a particular year,
sufficient number of eligible
officers are not available, DG, CSIR
may, at his discretion, relax the
qualifying service to four years.
B. For the posts at the level of DS/COA in the grade of Rs. 12000‐16500:

Recruitment to this grade shall be made by Recruitment to this grade shall be made by
promotion from amongst permanent officers promotion on the basis of merit on the
holding designations of Grade I General Cadre, recommendations of the Departmental
Finance & Accounts Cadre and Stores & Promotion Committee which shall interview
Purchase Cadre, who have rendered not less the eligible candidates from amongst officer of
than five years of approved service in the the respective cadres in the grade of Rs.
grade and on recommendations of the 10,000‐15,200 who have rendered not less
Departmental Promotion Committee which than five years of approved service in that
shall interview the eligible candidates. If, in a grade i.e.
particular year, sufficient number of eligible i) General Cadre ‐ from amongst the
officers are not available, DG, CSIR may at his Under Secretaries/Administrative
discretion, relax the qualifying service to four Officers for the post of Deputy
years. Secretary/Controller of
Administration.
ii) Finance & Accounts Cadre ‐ from
amongst Sr. Finance & Accounts
Officers for the post of Deputy
Financial Adviser/Sr. Finance &
Accounts Officer
(SG).
iii) Stores & Purchase Cadre ‐ from
amongst the Stores & Purchase
Officer for the post of Sr. Stores &
Purchase Officer.
If, in a particular year, sufficient
number of eligible officers are not
available, DG, CSIR may, at his
discretion, relax the qualifying service
to four years.
While approving the amendment to CSIR ASRP Rules, 1982, the GB, CSIR has also approved the
following:
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1. The existing posts at the levels of Sr. DS/Sr.COA and DS/COA in CSIR and its National
Laboratories/Institutes among the three cadres viz. General Cadre, Finance & Accounts
Cadre and Stores & Purchase Cadre will be apportioned as under:
Level of Post Total Number of Existing Cadre‐wise apportionment of

Existing posts.
General F&A S&P
Sr. Deputy Secretary 7+1* 4 2 1
Deputy Secretary 59 33 15 11
(*One post is being operated for appointment of CVO, CSIR)
The above apportionment of the existing posts at the levels' of Sr. DS/Sr.COA and DS/COA
will undergo a review in the light of the on going process of restructuring of CSIR and also the
need to assess the functional requirement under these changing conditions.
2. The Officers from Finance & Accounts and Stores‐& Purchase, cadres, presently holding
the posts of Sr.DS/Sr.COA and DS/COA will henceforth work in the cadres from which
they were promoted to the post of DS/COA and will be adjusted/shown against the
posts now allocated at these levels to the respective cadres.
Copy of CSIR letter No.33(113)/2001‐E.I dated 10.4.2001.
(49)
Sub:‐ Relaxation of age limit, in recruitment, to SC/ST/OBC candidates ‐clarification regarding.
I am directed to state that recently one of the Laboratories had raised a point of doubt
whether the age relaxations provided for SCs/STs & OBCs in direct recruitment as per rules /
instructions issued by the GOI from time to time is available to applicants belonging to reserved
communities irrespective of post being reserved or not.
The matter was referred to the GOI, DOPT who have clarified that action be taken as per
instructions contained in GOI, DOPT OM No. 36011/1/98‐Estt (Res) dated 1.7.98 (order No. 47
of Swamy's Compilation on Reservations & Concessions for SCs/STs) wherein it is stated that
when a relaxed standard is applied in selecting SC/ST and OBC candidates, for example in the
age limit, experience, qualification, permitted number of chances in written examination, zone
of consideration larger than what is provided for general category candidates, etc. the
SC/ST/OBC candidates are to be counted against reserved vacancies. Such candidates would be
deemed as unavailable for consideration against unreserved vacancies. In other words,
relaxation in age limit etc. is available to SC/ST/OBC candidates only in those cases where the
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posts are reserved for the respective communities i.e. SC/ST& OBC and that the same should be
clearly mentioned at the time of release of advertisement.
It is requested that these instructions may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned
for information / guidance & necessary action.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 20(11)1/2001/SC/ST‐Cell dated 31.7.2001
(50)
Sub:‐ Relaxation of age limit in direct recruitment in respect of candidate belonging to

SC/ST/OBC categories ‐reg.
I am directed to state that recently one of the Laboratories had raised a point of doubt
whether the age relaxations provided for SCs/STs & OBCs in direct recruitment as per rules /
instructions issued by the GOI from time to time is available to applicants belonging to reserved
communities irrespective of post being reserved or not.
The matter was referred to the Government of India , DOPT who have clarified that action
be taken as per the instructions contained in GOI, DOPT OM No. 36011/1/98‐Estt (Res) dated
1.7.98 (order No. 47 of Swamys Compilation on Reservations & Concessions for SCs/STs)
wherein it is stated that when a relaxed standard is applied in selecting an SC/ST/OBC
candidates, for example in the age limit, experience, qualification, permitted number of chances
in written examination, extended zone of consideration larger than what is provided for general
category candidates, etc., the SC/ST/OBC candidates are to be counted against reserved
vacancies. Such candidates would be deemed as unavailable for consideration against
unreserved vacancies, In other words, relaxation in age limit.etc, is available to SC/ST/OBC
candidates only in those cases where the posts are reserved for the respective communities i.e.
SC/ST/OBC and that the same should be clearly mentioned at the time of release of
advertisement.
It is requested that these instructions may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned
for information/guidance & necessary action.
Copy of CSIR Letter No. 19‐20‐11(1)/2001‐SC/ST CELL dated 3.8.2001
(51)
Sub:‐ Assured Career Progression Scheme for the Central Govt. Civilian Employees ‐
Clarification reg.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of Department of Personnel and Training OM

No. 35034/1/97‐Estt. (D)/(Vol.IV) dated 18.7.2001 on the above mentioned subject for your
information, guidance and compliance. It is mentioned that any clarification issued by CSIR vide
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its circular dated 10.2.2000, which may not be in conformity with the clarification on that point,
will get superseded by Govt. of India clarification.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 17(68)/97‐PPS (E.II) dated 17/20.8.2001.
F.No.35034/1/97‐Estt.(D)(Vol.lV) dated July 18, 2001

Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of
Personnel and Training)
Subject:‐ASSURED CAREER PROGRESSION SCHEME FOR THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT

CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ‐ CLARIFICATIONS REGARDING
The undersigned is directed to invite reference to the Department of Personnel and

Training Office Memorandum of even number dated August 9, 1999 regarding the Assured
Career Progression Scheme (ACPS) and subsequent Office Memorandum dated February 10,
2000 clarifying the various points of doubt received from various quarters.
2. Some more situations in which a doubt persists in various organizations in regard to

applicability/implementation of ACP Scheme have been brought to the notice of this
Department. These have been duly examined and appropriate advice has been
conveyed in individual cases. However, as it is observed that similar doubts are being
received from various other Ministries/Departments/Organizations, it has been
considered appropriate to issue a second set of clarificatory orders containing point‐
wise clarification to the additional points of doubt.
3. Cases where the ACP Scheme has already been implemented shall be reviewed/rectified
if the same are not found to be in accordance with the scheme/clarifications.
3. All Ministries/Departments may give wide circulation to these clarificatory instructions

for general guidance and appropriate action in the matter.
4. Hindi version would follow.

ANNEXURE
[Reference: Office Memorandum No. 35034/1/97‐Estt(D)(Vol.lV) dated 18.7.20011]
S.No. Point of doubt Clarification

33. An employee was promoted from Grade 'A to Grade 'C. The reply is in the affirmative. The employee
Grade 'B' was introduced in the hierarchy in between has got only one promotion in his career as per
Grade 'A and Grade 'C subsequent to such promotion. the hierarchy existing at the time of his
Will he be entitled to any more financial upgradation promotion. The subsequent creation of the
under the ACP Scheme (ACPS) considering that he is post in Grade 'B' will not, therefore, make any
already placed in the third level of the hierarchy? material difference in the situation in relation
to the case of this employee for the purpose of
grant of second financial upgradation under
ACPS The newly created Grade 'B' would, as
such, need to be ignored in his case. However,
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persons in Grade 'A, who become entitled to
financial upgradation only after introduction of
Grade 'B' in the hierarchy, will be entitled for
grant of financial upgradation only in Grade 'B'
subject to fulfillment of the other stipulations
and conditions specified in the ACP Scheme
introduced on 9.8.1999
34. An employee has superannuated after 9.8.1999, i.e. the In terms of condition no. 3 of the ACP Scheme
date from which ACPS was introduced. He had introduced vide O.M. dated 9.8.1999, the
completed the required eligibility service as on financial benefit under the ACPS shall be
9.8.1999 for grant of financial upgradation but he granted form the date of completion of the
retired on superannuation before the Screening eligibility period prescribed under the ACPS or
Committee could meet to assess his suitability for grant from the date of issue of the instructions
of benefits under ACPS. Will he be entitled for financial whichever is later. Therefore, in respect of
upgradation under ACPS? employees who had completed eligibility
service as on 9.8.1999 but retired prior to
meeting of the first Screening Committee
meeting, if the assessment to decide grant of
financial upgradation is based on ACRs and
other service records, the employees who
retired after 9.8.1999 may also be considered
by the Screening Committee and, if
recommended for grant of financial
upgradation, such employees may be allowed
the benefit of ACPS from the due date. If,
however, the assessment also includes passing
of a trade test/skill test/written examination
(as prescribed for regular promotion) under
ACPS and the employee had not qualified in
such tests already, then it may not be possible
to consider the retired persons, as assessment
based on such tests is not possible after the
date of superannuation.
35. Whether placement/appointment in higher scales of Where all the posts are placed in a
pay based on the recommendations of the Pay higher scale of pay, with or without a
Commissions or Committees set up to rationalise the change in the designation; without
cadres is to be reckoned as promotion/financial requirement of any new qualification for
upgradation and offset against the two financial holding the post in the higher grade, not
upgradations applicable under the ACP Scheme? specified in the Recruitment Rules for the
existing post, and without involving any
change in responsibilities and duties,
then placement of all the incumbents
against such upgraded posts is not be
treated as promotion/upgradation.
Where, however, rationalisation/restructuring
involves creation of a number of new
hierarchical grades in the rationalised set up
and some of the incumbents in the pre‐
rationalised set up are placed in the hierarchy
of the restructured set up in a grade higher
than the normal corresponding level taking
into consideration their length of service in
existing pre‐structured/pre‐rationalised
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grade, then this will promotion/upgradation. If
the rationalised/restructured grades require
possession of a specific nature of qualification
and experience, not specified for the existing
posts in p re‐rationalized set up, and existing
incumbents in pre‐rationalised scales/pre‐
structured grades, who are in possession of the
required qualification/ experience are placed
directly in the rationalised upgraded post, such
placement will also not be viewed as
promotion/upgradation. However, if existing
incumbents in the pre‐rationalised grades who
do not possess the said qualification/
experience are considered for placement in the
corresponding rationalised grade only after
completion of specified length of service in the
existing grade, then such a placement will be
taken as promotion/upgradation.
Where placement in a higher grade involves

assumption of higher responsibilities and
duties, then such upgradation will be viewed as
promotion/upgradatio.
Where only a part of the posts are placed in a

higher scale and rest are retained in the
existing grade, thereby involving redistribution
of posts, then it involves creation of another
grade in the hierarchy requiring framing of
separate recruitment rules for the upgraded
posts. Placement of existing incumbents to the
extent of upgradations involved, in the
upgraded post will also be treated as
promotion/upgradation and offset against
entitlements under the ACPS.
For any doubts in this regard, matter should be

referred to the Department of Personnel and
Training (Establishment ‘D’ Section) giving all
relevant details.
36. An employee was initially appointed on deputation in a In reply to points of doubt No. 4 to 6 in DoP&T
grade higher than the grade of the post held on regular O.M. dated 10.2.2000, it has been stated that
basis and was subsequently absorbed against the ex‐ where a person is appointed on direct
cadre post. Will such initial period of deputation in the recruitment/transfer basis from another post in
higher grade prior to date of absorption be counted the same grade, then past regular service as
towards residency period/ 'regular service' for well as past promotions, in the earlier post, will
purposes of ACPS? be counted for computing regular service for
the purpose of ACPS in the new hierarchy. The
reason being that so long as service is in the
same scale during the period in question, it is
immaterial whether he has been holding
different posts in the same scale. However, if
the appointment is made to a post in a higher
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grade, then such appointment, whether by
direct recruitment or by transfer or initially on
deputation followed by absorption, will be
treated as direct recruitment and past
service/promotion (which was in a different
scale) will not be counted.
In the case where a person is appointed to an
ex‐cadre post in higher scale initially on
deputation followed by absorption, while the
service rendered in the earlier post, which was
in a lower scale cannot be counted, there is no
objection to the period spent initially on
deputation in the ex‐cadre post prior to
absorption being counted towards regular
service for the purposes of grant of financial
upgradation under ACPS as it is in the same
scale of pay and same post.
37. Whether it is necessary to have SC/ST members in the As clarified vide condition no. 12 of ACP
Screening Committees set up for grant of ACPS? Scheme (vide DoP&T O.M. dated 9.8.1999),
reservation orders/roster shall not apply to the
ACP Scheme. Consequently, it is not necessary
to have an officer from SC/ST communities on
the Screening Committee constituted for
deciding the suitability of the employee for
upgradations under ACPS.
38. A person has refused a vacancy‐based promotion The ACP Scheme has been introduced to
offered to him prior to his becoming eligible for provide relief in cases of acute stagnation
financial upgradation under ACPS, on personal grounds. where the employees, despite being eligible for
Will he be eligible for financial upgradation under promotion in all respects, are deprived of
ACPS? regular promotion for long periods due to non‐
availability of vacancies in the higher grade.
A person had refused a regular promotion for personal Cases of holders of isolated posts have also
reasons. He has since completed 24 years' of service. been covered under ACPS, as they do not have
Will he be entitled for 2nd financial upgradation? any promotional avenues. However, where a
promotion has been offered before the
employee could be considered for grant of
benefit under ACPS but he refuses to accept
such promotion, then he cannot be said to be
stagnating as he has opted to remain in the
existing grade on his own volition. As such,
there is no case for grant of ACPS in such cases.
The official can be considered for regular
promotion again after the necessary
debarment period.
In the second case also, since in terms of
condition No. 10 of the ACPS, on grant of ACPS,
the employee shall be deemed to have given
his unqualified acceptance for regular
promotion on occurrence of vacancy, the
officer will have to give in writing his
acceptance of the regular promotion when
offered again after the debarment period
before he can be considered for grant of
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second financial upgradation under ACPS.
39. An employee is appointed to a lower grade as a result Condition no. 14 of the ACPS (DoP&T O.M.
of unilateral transfer on personal request in terms of FR dated 9.8.1999), inter‐alia, states that in case of
15(2). Will the period of service rendered in the higher transfer including unilateral transfer on
post count for the purposes of ACPS? request, regular service rendered in previous
organisation shall be counted along with
regular service in the new organisation for the
purposes of getting financial upgradation under
the Scheme. This condition covers cases where
a unilateral transfer is to a lower post.
However, financial upgradations under the
ACPS shall be allowed in the hierarchy of the
new post.
40. An employee drawing pay in the scale of Rs.800‐1150 As the employee has remained in the scale of
(pre‐revised) was declared surplus and was re‐ Rs.800‐1150 all along and has not availed any
deployed as Peon in a Ministry through the Surplus Cell promotion, he is entitled to two financial
in the scale of Rs. 750‐940 (pre‐revised). upgradations in a scale higher than Rs.800‐
However, he was allowed to draw pay in the scale of 1150 (pre‐revised) irrespective of the post
Rs.800‐1150 as personal to him even after actually held after redeployment. Since in the
redeployment in the lower grade. What shall be his Ministry, a Group 'D' employee is eligible for
entitlements under ACPS? promotion to the grade of LDC provided he is a
matriculate and as a post in the scale of Rs.825‐
1200 (S‐4) is not in the normal hierarchy in the
Secretariat, such an employee can be
considered for two financial upgradations in
the grades of LDC and UDC provided he is a
matriculate Otherwise he will get only one
financial upgradation in the revised scale of
Rs.825‐1200 (Rs.2750‐4400 revised). Cases of
other persons re‐deployed to lower posts
through the Surplus Cell may also: be regulated
accordingly.
41. A cadre consists of 4 Grades ‐ 'A, j 'B', 'C and 'D' (in The benefit of ACP Scheme is to be allowed as
ascending order). Upon restructuring of a cadre, Grade per the hierarchy existing, as on the date the
'B' is abolished from a date subsequent to employees become eligible for financial
9.8.1999. Employees recruited in Grade 'A', who are upgradation under ACPS. . Cadres/hierarchical
eligible for financial upgradation on or after 9.8.1999 structures are never static and are always
but before the date of effect of restructuring, get subject to review based on recommendations
first/second financial upgradation in Grade 'B' and of Pay Commissions/Expert Committees or
Grade 'C respectively but those who become eligible otherwise and it is not possible to review the
for financial upgradation after the restructuring entitlements under ACPS already earned every
has been effected are entitled to first financial time a cadre is reviewed. ACPS is only a
upgradation in Grade 'C and second financial temporary solution to provide relief to
upgradation in Grade 'D'. This is anomalous. The cases stagnating employees and the lasting solution
of earlier set of employees should be reviewed and for stagnation lies in review of cadre structures,
they may be allowed financial upgradations as as regular promotions will be earned in such
applicable to the latter category of employees. restructured grades. All the employees will
benefit from such cadre restructuring.
42. An employee in Grade 'A' is eligible for promotion Provisions in the existing Recruitment Rules in
simultaneously to Grades 'B', 'C and 'D' (in ascending various organisations providing for multiple
order) with varying requirements of length of service in channels for promotion are not consistent with
the present grade. In other words, he has multiple the guidelines on framing of the Recruitment
channels of promotion. What shall be his eligibility Rules. All such Rules should be reviewed
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under the ACP? immediately so as to provide only a single
channel of promotion. However, till such a
review is undertaken, the first financial
upgradation in such cases shall be allowed with
reference to the lowest promotional Grade
which is Grade 'B' If he does not earn any
promotion in 24 years, his second financial
upgradation will be as per the hierarchy of
Grade 'B'. However, if he has already earned
one regular promotion, then his second
financial upgradation shall be as per the
hierarchy of the Grade to which he has
been promoted.
43. Whether service rendered in an autonomous ACP Scheme is applicable to Central
body/statutory body/ State Government prior to Government Civilian employees and for the
appointment in Central Government as a direct recruit purpose of financial upgradations under the
prior to appointment in the Central Government will be ACP Scheme, only the regular service rendered
counted while computing regular service for the after regular appointment in a Central
purpose of grant of financial upgradations under the Government civilian post is to be counted.
ACP Scheme? Therefore, service rendered in an autonomous
body/statutory body/State Government is not
to be counted for the purpose.
Correspondingly, promotions earned in these
bodies prior to appointment in the Central
Government are also to be ignored. The
clarification in reply to point of doubt no. 4 to 6
in DoP&T O.M. dated 10.2.2000 providing for
counting of past service in another organisation
in the same grade is only in relation to past
service in a civilian post held in the Central
Government.
44. On the basis of recommendations of the Fifth Central In reply to point of doubt No. 10 in DoP&T O.M.
Pay Commission, a uniform pay structure has been dated 10.2.2000, it has been stated that the
introduced for Stenographers in the non‐Secretariat scales of pay for ACPS for isolated posts shall
organizations whereby the posts have been be same as those applicable for similar posts in
distributed in the ratio of 40:40:20 in the same Ministry/Department/Cadre except
the grades of Stenographer Grade‐III where the Pay Commission has recommended
(Rs.4000‐6000), Stenographer Grade‐ll (Rs.5000‐8000) specific pay scales for mobility under ACPS.
and Stenographers Grade‐I (Rs.5500‐9000) Such cases may be specifically examined by
However, in a particular non‐Secretariat organization, respective Ministries/Departments in
there is only an isolated post of Stenographer in the consultation with the Department of Personnel
scale of Rs.4000‐6000. Will he be entitled to financial and Training. In the case of remaining isolated
upgradations in the scale of Rs.4500‐7000 and Rs.5000‐ posts, the pay scales contained in Annexure‐ll
8000 as per Annexure II to O.M. dated 9.8.1999 or can of O.M. dated August 9, 1999 shall apply. Thus,
he be allowed financial upgradations in the grades of hierarchy in Annexure‐ll of O.M. dated August,
Stenographer Grade‐ll and Stenographer Grade‐I ? 9, 1999 applies where Pay Commission has not
made any specific recommendation regarding
scales to be allowed under the ACPS and where
it is not possible to identify similar posts in
same organization. In the case of
stenographers in non‐Secretariat organizations,
which is a common category post, the Pay
Commission has recommended a uniform
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grade structure for which has been accepted by
the Government. Since the isolated post of
Stenographer in scale of Rs.4000‐6000 in a
subordinate office is Comparable to
corresponding posts of! Stenographer Grade‐Ill
in other non‐Secretariat organizations under
the same Ministry, the uniform pay (grade)
structure for Stenographers may be adopted
for the purpose of allowing financial
upgradations to the said isolated post. In the
instant case of an isolated post of Stenographer
(Rs.4000^6000) in a non‐Sect organization, first
and the second financial upgradations may be
allowed in the scales of Rs.5000‐8000 (Steno
Grade‐ll) and Rs.5500‐9000 (Stenographer
Grade‐I) respectively provided he is otherwise
eligible. A similar approach can be adopted in
respect of all other isolated posts belonging to
common categories for which Pay Commission
has similarly recommended a uniform grade
structure which has been accepted and notified
in part 'B' of the Ministry of Finance
notification dated September 30, 1997 or
agreed to by the | Government subsequently. If
such an isolated post is in a Central
Ministry/Department, then the structure as
recommended and accepted for similar
common category posts in the Central
Ministry/ Department may be adopted. If the
isolated post is in a non‐Secretariat
organization, then the uniform hierarchy as
recommended for similar posts in the non‐
Secretariat organizations may be followed.
45. In certain organizations, an employee after his If under the relevant Recruitment/Service
selection on direct recruitment basis or even on Rules, the induction training counts towards
promotion is required to undergo an induction training eligibility service for regular promotion, the
before he is given a functional post. Whether such same will also be counted towards the 12‐
induction training shall count towards the eligibility years/24 years residency period/regular service
service for ACPS? required for financial upgradations under ACP
Scheme.
46. A person is working in the immediate promotional An ad‐hoc promotion is made only in an
grade on ad‐hoc basis. exigency of work where the post cannot be
Is he eligible for financial kept vacant and such appointment is to be
upgradation under the ACP Scheme? Will his pay be discontinued as soon as a regular incumbent is
refixed? appointed. In terms of existing guidelines,
continuation of such arrangement beyond one
year is also subject to prior concurrence of
DoP&T. Thus such an employee can be
reverted to the original regular post at any
moment. Therefore, case of an employee
holding the higher promotional grade/any
other post on ad‐hoc basis, for grant of
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financial upgradation under ACPS cannot be
ignored. Upon being recommended for grant of
financial upgradation in the higher grade, his
pay may be refixed with reference to the pay
drawn in the post held on regular basis under
FR 22 (l)(a)(i) subject to a minimum benefit of
Rs. 100 as per the provisions of the ACPS. If, on
pay fixation under ACPS, the pay gets fixed at a
stage higher than the pay already drawn on ad‐
hoc basis, he may be allowed such higher pay.
47. An employee was allowed promotion in a higher grade No. It will only be a switchover from the
in terms of the Ministry of Finance O.M No. 10(1 )/E. existing scheme to the ACP Scheme as on
III/88 dated September 13, 1991. However, on 9.8.1999. While determining his entitlements
introduction of ACPS, the benefit of the said O.M. is to under ACPS on or after 9.8.1999, pay benefits
be withdrawn so as to allow the benefits under the already drawn upto 9.8.1999 in the higher
ACPS in terms of the stipulation that no time bound grade allowed under the Scheme of September
promotion/institue promotion scheme can run 13, 1991 are not to be recovered.
concurrently with the ACPS. Will the benefit of higher
grade drawn prior to 9.8.1999 will also be withdrawn?
48. Whether sealed cover procedure as laid down vide Yes. Condition no. 11 of the ACP Scheme issued
DoP&T O.M. No. 22011/4/91‐Estt (A) dated 14.9.1992 vide DoP&T O.M. dated 9.8.1999 clearly states
is to be followed in cases relating to ACP also? that in the matter of disciplinary/penalty
proceedings, grant of benefits under the ACP
Scheme shall be subject to rules governing
normal promotion. Therefore, when the
employee is exonerated, the recommendations
of the Screening Committee placed in a sealed
cover will be opened and its recommendations
acted upon. If he has been recommended for
grant of financial upgradation, the benefit of
the same will be allowed from 9.8.1999 or from
the date of completion of 12/24 years regular
service, which ever is later. If, however, the
employee is not exonerated and a formal
penalty is imposed, sealed cover will not be
opened and the case of employee will be
considered only in the next meeting of the
Screening Committee. If such Screening
Committee, having regard to all relevant facts,
recommends grant of financial upgradation,
then such upgradation shall be allowed only on
expiry of the period of penalty and not during
the currency of the penalty. If penalty imposed
is Censure or recovery of loss to the
Government, then such upgradation shall be
allowed from the date of meeting of the
Screening Committee which met to consider his
case subsequent to imposition of penalty. The
next financial upgradation shall be allowed only
on completion of 12 years regular service from
the date from which the first upgradation
under the App. is allowed and not necessarily
on completion of 24 years of service.
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49. Whether any period(s) of break‐in‐service under FR Break in service under FR 17A incurs only 3
17A declared during the career of an employee will specific disabilities as specified in the
have any adverse effect on his getting financial relevant FR. It does not affect the normal
upgradation under the ACP Scheme? regular promotions. Consequently, it will
have no affect on financial upgradation
under the ACP Scheme.
50. Whether temporary service in respect of a person who If the redeployment through the Surplus Cell is
was declared surplus and redeployed through the in the same/lower scale, such temporary
Surplus Cell will be counted with the subsequent service (and not an ad‐hoc service) rendered
regular service in the new Organisation for purposes of prior to retrenchment may count towards
the ACP Scheme. What will be the position in respect of regular service for purposes of ACPS in the new
those temporary employees who at the time of organisation. If the redeployment is in a higher
retrenchment did not possess the required service to grade, regular service will count only from the
be taken on the rolls of Surplus cell and were date of appointment in the new Organisation.
terminated but were offered fresh appointment in a However, this will not cover cases of those
new organisation through the efforts of the parent temporary employees who had put in less than
Ministry/Department. the required length of service for being taken
on the strength of the Surplus Cell and whose
temporary service was terminated but were
given preference in fresh appointment in the
Government in terms of DoP&T O.M. dated
27.3.1976/29.6.78 read with DoP&T O.M.
dated 22.1.1993. In their case, the past
temporary service before retrenchment shall
not count towards residency period for grant of
ACPS
51. Whether work charged staff is eligible to be covered If, in the matter of service conditions, work
under the ACPS? charged staff is comparable with the staff of
regular establishment, there is no objection in
extending the ACP Scheme to the work charged
staff.
52. Following the recommendations of the Pay Normally, it is incorrect to have a feeder grade
Commission, feeder and promotional posts have been and a promotional grade in the same scale of
placed in the same scale. Consequently, hierarchy of a pay. In such cases, appropriate course of action
post comprises of Grades 'A', 'A' and 'C i.e. the entry is to review the cadre structure. If as a
level and the first promotional grade are in the same restructuring, feeder and promotional posts are
scale. What shall be his entitlements under ACPS. merged to constitute one single level in the
hierarchy, then in such a case, next financial
upgradation will be in the next hierarchical
grade above the merged levels and if any
promotion has been allowed in the past in
grades which stand merged, it will have to be
ignored as already clarified in reply to point of
doubt No. 1 of O.M. dated 10.2.2000. However,
if for certain reasons, it is (inescapable to retain
both feeder and promotional grades as two
distinct levels in the hierarchy though in the
same scale of pay, thereby making a provision
for allowing promotion to a higher post in the
same grade, it is inevitable that benefit of
financial upgradation under ACPS has also to be
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allowed in the same scale. This is for the reason
that under the ACPS, financial upgradation has
to be allowed as per the 'existing hierarchy'.
Financial upgradation cannot be allowed in a
scale higher than the next promotional grade.
However, as specified in condition No 9 of the
ACP Scheme (vide DoP&T O.M. dated
10.2.2000, pay in such cases shall be fixed
under the provisions of FR 22 (l)(a) (i) subject to
a minimum benefit of Rs.100.
53. If for promotion on regular basis, an employee has to In terms of condition No. 6 of, Annexure‐I to
possess a higher/ additional qualification, will it be DoP&T O.M. dated 9.8.1999, only those
necessary to insist on possession of these qualifications employees who fulfill all promotional norms
even while considering grant of financial upgradation are eligible to be considered for benefit under
under the ACPS? ACPS. Therefore, various stipulations and
conditions specified in the recruitment rules for
promotion to the next higher grade, including
the higher/additional educational qualification,
if prescribed, would need to be met even for
consideration under ACPS.
54. Whether EOL without medical certificate will count for Unless the counting of such leave or any other
computing regular service under ACPS kind of leave is specifically excluded under
relevant rules governing promotions for being
counted towards regular service for promotion
(e.g. in some cases of promotions under
Flexible Complementing Scheme)! all kinds of
leave including EOL without medical grounds
normally counts towards regular service for
promotion. EOL without medical grounds will
be similarly treated while computing regular
service for purposes of grant of financial
upgradation under ACPS.
55. A cadre has been restructured with proper sanction but Financial upgradation under ACP Scheme is to
the recruitment rules for the restructured grades are be allowed under the hierarchy existing as on
still to be framed. Whether the individuals be granted 9.8.1999 or at the time one becomes eligible,
financial upgradation in the existing hierarchical order which ever is later. Since a new hierarchy has
or in the revised hierarchical order introduced come into being, financial upgradations may be
subsequently allowed only in the restructured hierarchy. If
model Recruitment Rules exist for such
restructured grades, then Screening Committee
may review cases on the basis of such model
Rules? Otherwise, ACPS may be allowed after
finalization of Recruitment Rules but the
benefit may be allowed form the due date.
56. The Fifth Central Pay Commission has identified a Financial upgradations under ACPS are to be
number of common category posts spread across allowed in the 'existing hierarchy'. However, in
various Ministries/ Departments as well as in Offices reply to point of doubt No. 2, it has already
outside the Secretariat as discussed in chapter 55 of its been clarified that existing hierarchy in relation
report and also in other Chapters and has made to a cadre would mean the restructured grades
recommendations for adoption of uniform grade/cadre recommended by the Fifth Central Pay
structure subject to functional needs of an individual Commission. Further, as an example, in reply to
organisation. In a large organisation, all the hierarchical point of doubt no. 19, it has been stated that in
levels as per uniform cadre/grade structure may be order to secure upward mobility of library staff
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created while in a smaller office, a few levels of the under the ACPS, it has been decided to adopt
uniform hierarchical structure may not be introduced the pay structure as notified by the Ministry of
keeping in view the functional needs of the Finance vide O.M. dated July 24, 1990 subject
organisation. Consequently, while in a larger to the terms and conditions specified by them.
organisation/cadre, promotions are allowed in Therefore, the ACPS already envisages that in
consecutive hierarchical grades, in a smaller cadre, respect of common category posts, if the
promotions involve substantial jumps though in such Government has accepted a uniform standard
cases, the requirement of period of regular service in hierarchical structure, then 'existing hierarchy'
the feeder grade as specified in the Recruitment Rules in relation to such common categories shall be
may be longer. Since, under ACPS, the requirement of the standard hierarchy as approved by the
longer regular service in the feeder grade for Government and not the hierarchy in a
promotion to such higher levels is not reckoned while particular office, which, for functional
considering financial upgradations, it results in a considerations may not have all the grades. If
situation where persons belonging to common such financial upgradations are allowed
category and recruited at same time in same entry keeping purely such local hierarchy in view, it
grades are entitled to financial upgradations in vastly will result in vast disparities in entitlements
different grades under ACPS. Is it not anomalous? under ACPS for identical category of posts
which cannot be justified. It has the potential
of generating huge disquiet and unrest, which
will not be in public interest.
If, however, the Fifth Central Pay Commission

has recommended a specific pay structure/ACP
grades for a particular category in an
organisation, which may seemingly belong to a
common category, then the mobility under
ACPS in respect of such specific posts in that
organisation shall be through the grade
structure/ACPS grades recommended for that
organisation, if the same has been approved by
the Government, and not the standard
grade/hierarchical structure recommended
for such common category.
57. Whether an employee who has not been In para 6 of DoP&T O.M. dated 10.2.2000, it
recommended for grant of financial upgradation under has been provided that the Screening
ACPS by a Screening Committee can be considered by Committee shall meet twice in a financial year ‐
the next Screening Committee to be held in the other preferably in the first week of January and July
half of the year or one held only on expiry of one year? for advance processing of the cases maturing in
the respective half of the financial year
concerned. Normally, a case, once considered,
should be reviewed only in the Screening
Committee to be held after one year. However,
if an additional ACR report has become
available in respect of such an employee before
cases are processed for placing the other cases
before the Screening Committee to be held in
the second half, or if there is any other
development which makes a material change in
the matter of assessment from the position
obtaining when the case was considered earlier
by the Screening Committee, there is no
objection to the case of such employee being
considered in the subsequent Screening
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Committee to be held in the other half of the
year. As regards date of effect for grant of ACPS
in such cases, it is clarified that ACPS is
applicable on 9.8.1999 or from date of
completion of 12/24 years of regular service
only in those cases where the employee is
found fit for grant of ACPS at the first
opportunity. If, however, he is found suitable
only by a subsequent Screening Committee, the
benefit of ACPS will be allowed to him only
from the date of meeting of the Screening
Committee in which he is recommended for
grant of ACP. If the first financial upgradation is
deferred in this manner, the second financial
upgradation shall be allowed only after
completion of 12 years of regular service from
the date of first financial upgradation subject to
fulfillment of the prescribed conditions. In this
regard condition no. 4 of the Scheme is
relevant.
58. (i) An Inspector in a CPO in the pay scale of Rs.6500‐ ACPS only allows financial upgradation and
10500 is entitled to benefits like Ration Allowance, cannot be equated with regular promotion
Washing Allowance, Leave encashment for working on though normal promotion norms are insisted
holidays, bonus etc. Some of these benefits are not for grant of this financial upgradation. Even
admissible to incumbents of posts in the grade of after grant of financial upgradation which is
Assistant Commandant (Rs.8000‐13,500). Will the allowed as personal to the employee, he
Inspector continue to get these benefits upon grant of continues to hold the original post on regular
financial upgradation in the grade of Assistant basis, with same designation, classification,
Commandant. duties and responsibilities etc. In other words,
except being allowed to draw pay in a higher
(ii) Officers in the higher promotional grade are entitled grade the employee continues to be regular
to facilities like telephone at residence, incumbent of the post to which he has been
reimbursement of cost of selected on regular basis as per the
newspaper/magazines, which are not admissible to Recruitment Rules.
feeder grade post holder. Which such facilities are
available when feeder grade holder is allowed Therefore, if there are certain perks and
financial upgradation under Caps in the grade of benefits, which are applicable to an ' employee
higher promotional post. as a result of his holding a particular post, the
same will continue to be available to him,
notwithstanding the fact that he may be placed
in a higher grade on personal basis under ACPS.
On the same analogy in the second case,
except the entitlements like higher \ advance,
HBA etc. which are linked to pay scale rather
than status of the higher ; post, no privileges
related to status of the j higher post will be
applicable in the event of grant of financial
upgradation in the grade of the higher post.
This has been clarified in condition No. 6 of the
ACP Scheme introduced vide O.M. dated
9.8.1999 also.
59. Where the Strength of Staff Car Drivers is not sufficient As in the case of Stenographers discussed
to introduce the Staff Car Driver Scheme notified by in point of doubt No. 44 above, Staff Car
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DoP&T, or where the organisation consciously decides Drivers in such organisations may be allowed
to opt for the ACPS, how is the ACP to be regulated in financial upgradations in the scales as
case of such Staff Car Drivers. applicable under the Staff Car Driver Scheme
on completion of 12/24 years of regular service
subject to passing of the trade tests as
specified in the Scheme. However, where the
Staff Car Driver Scheme is applicable, ACPS is
not applicable.
(52)
Sub:‐Application fee for selection to various posts in CSIR.
I am directed to state that the revision of the amount of the application fee for selection
to various scientific/technical/administrative posts in CSIR had been under consideration for
quite sometime. It has now been decided to revise the amount of application fee to RS. 100/‐
for general category and RS. 50/‐ for reserved categories, with immediate effect.
Copy of CSIR circular No. 2(RR‐IV)/2001‐R&A dated 3.9.01
(53)
Sub:‐ Scheme and Syllabus for Departmental Competitive Examination for the posts of Section
Officer (F&A)Section Officer (G)/Private Secretary/Dy. SPO‐ Revision regarding
I am directed to forward the revised syllabus as approved by the competent authority for
the Departmental Competitive Examination for the post of the Section Officer (F&A) [SO(F&A)]
in supersession of all earlier orders on the subject. The revised syllabus for the Departmental
Competitive Examination for the post of SO (F&A) is as follows:
S.No. Paper Subjects Max Marks Time

1. Paper‐I Noting, Drafting and Precis Writing 100 3 Hours
(Conventional Type)
2. Paper‐II General Knowledge and Constitution of India 100 2 Hours
(Objective Type)
3. Paper‐III Part A (Accounts including Works Accounts) 30 Marks 3 Hours
Short or medium type questions (Theory and /
or Practical) on the following topics:‐(3
questions of 10 marks each)
1. Book Keeping and Accountancy
2. Works Accounts
Part‐ B (FR‐SR & GFR) 40 Marks

Questions (Theory and/or Practical) on
the following topics:‐
(5 questions of 8 marks each)
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1. Pay Fixation
2. Pension Rules
3. GFR including FR/SR, TA, LTC, Leave
Rules
Part C (CSIR Rules, Regulations & Byelaws)

Short Notes/Questions on the following topics:‐
(5 questions of 6 marks each or short questions
numbering 10 of 3 marks each)
PART‐C (CSIR Rules; Regulations & Bye‐laws)

‐ Rationalized purchase Procedure
‐ Budget
‐ Project Costing
‐ CSIR Instructions
‐ Auditing
‐ Delegation of Financial Powers Rules
‐ IMPACT‐Accounting package in CSIR
It has further been decided by the competent authority to reorganize the scheme of
examination for the posts of SO (G), SO (F&A), Dy. SPO and PS for the purpose of Departmental
Competitive Examination such that the papers I and II shall be common for all the posts ‐
mentioned above and will be held in single sitting for all the candidates irrespective of the post
(s) applied for. Paper III will be the specialized paper to be held in separate sittings at different
times to enable the candidates to appear for different posts. The marks obtained in Paper I and
II will, however, remain common in assessing the candidates for various posts by adding the
marks obtained in paper III to the tally of I & II for arriving at the overall aggregate for the
purpose of working out merit.
The syllabus for the Paper III for the purpose of Departmental Competitive Examination for
the posts of SO(G), PS and Dy. SPO will be as follows:
Section Officer (G) and Private Secretary
S.No. Paper Subject Max. Marks Time

1. Paper III Office Procedure, Rules & Regulations and CSIR 100 3 Hours
Rules, Regulations and Bye‐Laws (conventional
Type)
i) Part‐I (Conventional Type) Marks‐40
This part will consist of Office Procedure and some guidance in the subject can be obtained
from:‐
a) Latest edition of Manual of Office Procedure
b) Notes on Office Procedure issued by the Institute of Secretariat Training and
Management.
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c) Hand Book of Personnel Officers.
ii) Part‐II (Conventional Type) Marks‐60
This part will consist of Rules & Regulations, including knowledge of FRs, SRs, GFRs, CCS(Leave)
Rules, CCS (Pension) Rules, CCS(CCA) Rules etc; and CSIR Rules, Regulations and Bye‐laws and
some guidance on the subject can be obtained from:
a) Fundamental and Supplementary Rules (AGP&Ts Compilation)
b) The CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972.
c) The CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964.
d) The CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965.
e) Compilation of the General Financial Rules (Revised and Enlarged) 1963.
f) Delegation of Financial Power Rules, 1978.
g) CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972.
h) CSIR Rules, Regulations & Bye‐Laws.
For the posts of Private Secretary, in addition to the above examination, candidates will
have to appear in a qualifying test in English/Hindi shorthand at the speed of 100 w.p.m.
Dy. Stores & Purchase Officer:
S.No. Paper Subject Max. Marks Time

1. Paper III Materials Management & CSIR Rules, 100 3 Hours
Regulations & Bye‐laws (conventional Type)
a) CSIR Rules, Regulations & Bye‐laws

b) Organizational structure of stores and purchase department
c) Objectives, roles and scope of functioning of stores & purchase department
d) Procedure for issue and dispatch of materials
e) Physical verification
f) Procedure for identification of obsolete and surplus stores and their disposal and
procedure for write off.
g) Rationalized Stores & Purchase Procedure followed in CSIR.
h) Procedure for purchase of capital and non‐capital items
i) Clearance of consignment including customs clearance
j) Price preference
k) Selective Approaches: ABC, FNS, VED & XYZ Analysis;
l) Costs associated with Inventory Management
m) Economics Order Quantity (EOQ) and its role and significance for Inventory
Management
n) Lead time analysis
o) Safety stock
p) Value Analysis
q) Determination of various levels of stocks
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r) Inventory turnover ratio
This paper will be set up in such a standard to test the overall knowledge of the candidates
who is expected to head Stores/Purchases Section as Dy. Stores & Purchase Officer.
The communication may kindly be given wide publicity in your Lab./Instt.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 33(84)4/2001‐E‐I dated 15.10.2001
(54)
Sub:‐ Amendment to CSIR Service Rules, 1994 for Scientific, Technical and Support Staff and
CSIR Administrative (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982.
In pursuance of the Govt. of India DOPT Order OM NO. 14024/2/96‐Estt(D) dated 18th May,
1998 on the basis of the directions of the Supreme Court, for filing up the vacancies in the post
below the scale of Rs.4500‐7000 both in the Administrative and Scientific and Technical cadres,
the advertisement should be published in the Employment News in addition to notifying the
vacancies to the Employment Exchange for wide publicity. Accordingly, the item was placed for
consideration and approval of the Governing Body.
The Governing Body at its 151st meeting held on 10.10.2001 has approved amendment of
Recruitment Rules as follows:
I. Amendment, to Rule No. 10.1.1. of CSIR Service Rules 1994 for Recruitment of
Scientific, Technical and Support Staff.
EXISTING RULES AMENDED RULES

10.1.1. Technical Posts in the pay 10.1.1. For filling up vacancies of posts in the
scales below Rs.4500‐7000 will be pay scales below Rs. 4500‐7000, in addition to
notified to the local Employment notifying the vacancies for the relevant
Exchange. Candidates sponsored categories, to the Employment Exchange, the
by the Employment Exchange will requisitioning authority/establishment shall,
be considered alongwith eligible keeping in view administrative/budgetary
Departmental candidates. convenience, arrange for the publication of
However, in the event of non‐availability of the recruitment notice for such categories in
candidates from Employment Exchange, the the Employment News published by the
posts shall be advertised in local news papers Publications Division of the Ministry of
and a copy of the advertisement be sent to the Information and Broadcasting or other
Employment Exchange. newspapers of wide circulation and then
consider the cases of all the candidates who
have applied. In addition, such recruitment
notices should be displayed on the Notice
Boards also for wider publicity.
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II. Amendment of CSIR Administrative Service (Recruitment & Promotion) Rule 1982.

Part VI General Conditions of Service (Item General Conditions of Service (Item No.6)
No.6) For filling up vacancies of posts in pay scales
In the case of Group D and C administrative below Rs.4500‐7000, in addition to notifying
staff, posts in the pay scale below Rs.4500‐ the vacancies for the relevant categories to
7000 will be notified to the local Employment the Employment Exchange, the requisitioning
Exchange. Candidates sponsored by the authority/ establishment shall keeping in view
Employment Exchange will be considered administrative/budgetary convenience,
alongwith eligible Departmental candidates. arrange for the publication of the recruitment
However, in the event of non‐availability of notice for such categories in the Employment
candidates from Employment Exchange, the News published by the Publications Division of
posts shall be advertised in local newspapers the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
and a copy of the advertisement be sent to or other Newspapers of wide circulation and
the. Employment Exchange. then consider the cases of all the candidates
who have applied. In addition, such
recruitment notices should be displayed on
the Notice Boards also for wider publicity.
The decision of the Governing Body comes into force with immediate effect. It is requested
that the above decision may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned in your Lab/Instt.
for their information, guidance and necessary action.
Hindi version follows.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 2(RR)/2001‐R&A dated 7/10.12.2001.
(55)
Sub:‐ Amendment to Recruitment Rules for the post of Stores & Purchase Assistant Grade‐V
(S&PA Gr.V)
I am directed to state that the Governing Body of CSIR at its 151st meeting held on 10th
October, 2001 has accorded approval to the replacement of scale of pay of Rs.3200‐85‐4900 for
the post of S&PA Gr.V by the scale of pay of Rs.3050‐75‐4590. The new scale shall gain force
with immediate effect. The incumbent S&PA Gr. V shall, however, continue to hold the scale of
pay of Rs.3200‐85‐4900 as personal to them while appointments to the post of S&PA Gr. V at all
the CSIR national Labs./Instts. including CSIR Headquarters shall henceforth be made in the
scale of pay of Rs.3050‐75‐4590. Accordingly, the Recruitment Rules for the post of S&PA Gr.V
as per CSIR Administrative Service (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982 shall stand amended
as follows:‐
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Scale of Pay Rs.3200‐85‐4900 Scale of Pay Rs.3050‐75‐4590
Recruitment to this Grade shall be made on Recruitment to this Grade shall be made on
local basis by direct recruitment, on the result local basis by direct recruitment, on the result
of competitive examination in General of competitive examination in General
English/General Knowledge and typing Speed English/General Knowledge and typing speed
of 30 w.p.m. from amongst the candidates of 30/25 w.p.m. in English/Hindi respectively
possessing minimum educational from amongst the candidates possessing
qualifications of Matriculation or its equivalent minimum educational qualifications of
and some experience in the line, age not matriculation or its equivalent and age not
exceeding 28 years on the basis of interview exceeding 28 years on the basis of interview
and selection by a Selection Committee. and selection by a Selection Committee.
Provided that 20% of the vacancy in the Cadre Provided that 20% of the vacancies in the
of Stores & Purchase Assistants (Grade V) in Cadre of Stores & Purchase Assistants (Grade
the National Labs./Instts. and 10% of the V) in the National Labs./Instts. and 10% of the
vacancies in the CSIR Hqrs. occurring in a year vacancies in the CSIR Hqrs. occurring in a year
shall be filled up from amongst the non‐ shall be filled up from amongst the non‐
technical Group "D" departmental candidates technical Group "D" departmental candidates
possessing the same qualifications/experience possessing the same qualifications/ experience
on the basis of test and interview as for direct on the basis of test and interview as for direct
recruitment. recruitment.
The above revision in the Recruitment Rules may kindly be taken a careful note of for
information and compliance.
Receipt of this letter may kindly be acknowledged.
Copy of CSIR letter No.3‐33(117)2001‐E.1 dated 12.12. 2001
(56)
Sub:‐ Maintenance of Post‐Based Rosters introduced w.e.f. 02.07.97.
I am directed to invite a reference to the GOI, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances

and Pensions, DOPT OM No. 36012/2/96‐Estt(Res.) dated 02.07.97 on the subject cited above a
copy of which has already been forwarded to you vide CSIR letter No. 20/95/SC/ST‐Cell dated
25.7.97. In this connection certain instructions were issued by CSIR as well vide circular letter
No. 20/95/SC/ST/OBC ‐Cell dated 09.09.97 and letter No. 20/95/SC/ST‐Cell dated 28.08.98.
It has, however, been observed, at the time of inspecting Post Based Rosters in one of
the CSIR Labs, that even the date of appointment of employees which is crucial was not
mentioned in rosters. This gives an impression that Post Based Rosters are not being
maintained in Labs./Instts. in accordance with the instructions issued by the GOI & CSIR from
time to time. It was also observed that rosters were signed by the Liaison Officers for SCs/ STs &
OBCs only whereas it MUST be signed, as per rules, by the Appointing Authority or any other
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officer authorised for the purpose. Since it is the responsibility of the Appointing Authority to
maintain all rosters as per rules & keep them up to date you may kindly ensure that rosters are
brought up to date and got signed by the Appointing Authority or an officer authorized for the
purpose at first & thereafter countersigned by the Liaison Officers for SCs/ STs & OBCs.
The following points may be followed while Post Based rosters are
casted/maintained/updated:‐
1. For each cadre / post separate post based rosters are to be maintained as per their
mode of recruitment.
2. Number of points in the roster should be equal to the number of posts of the cadre in a
particular mode of recruitment.
3. Excess staff in any particular mode of recruitment must be plotted in other modes of
recruitment as per CSIR instructions issued vide circular letter No. 20/95/SC/ST ‐Cell
dated 28.8.98.
4. The roster is to be operated on the principle of replacement and not as a 'running

account'.
A model proforma to maintain uniformity in preparation of Post based rosters in all CSIR
Labs/Instts. is also enclosed herewith.
It is requested that the post based rosters may kindly be prepared & brought up to date
and a certificate may be furnished as per Annexure‐I. A model proforma for maintaining post
based rosters is also enclosed for your convenience.
Annexure‐I
CERTIFICATE
It is certified that the post based rosters as provided in Govt. of India, OM NO.36012/2/96‐
Estt.(Res.) dated 02.07.97 and CSIR instructions contained in circular letter No.20/95/SC/ST‐Cell
dated 09.09.97 & 28.08.98 are being maintained in this Laboratory/Institute. These rosters have
been brought up to date and signed by the Appointing Authority or the Officer authorised and
also countersigned by the Liaison Officer for SCs/STs & OBCs.
Dated:
Signature
Name & Designation of Appointing Authority
OR
Officer authorized for maintaining roster.
Model Proforma
POST BASED ROSTER
1. Name of Cadre / Post : Pay Scale :
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2. Total No. of sanctioned } Mode of Rectt. : DR DPC DTQ
posts in the cadre }
3. No. of post in the cadre }

by DR/DPC/DTQ(strike
out whichever is not applicable)
4. Percentage of Reservation
SC ST OBC #
Sl.No. Category for Name of DOB DOJ DOV* Category Signature of
which earmarked employe * * of Appointing
SC/ST/OBC/UR e employee Authority OR
Authorized
Officer
*DOB – Date of Birth

DOJ – Date of Joining
DOV – Date of vacation
# in case of direct recruitment only
Copy of CSIR letter No. 19‐1(2)/2001/SC/ST‐Cell dated 07.01.2002.
(57)
Sub:‐ Amendment to CSIR Service Rules, 1994 for Recruitment of Scientific, Technical and
Support Staff and CSIR Administrative Service (R&P) Rules 1982.
I am directed to state that as per decision of the Governing Body based on the Hon'ble
Supreme Court directions notified vide CSIR Circular letter No.2(28)/91‐E.ll 6.12.1995 all posts in
Gr. C, D and Gr. I & II are to be filled up only from amongst identified CSIR Casual Workers under
Schemes 1990 and 1995 and no recruitment to such posts is to be made from outside
candidates.
However, it is noted that the amendment to the recruitment rules as notified vide CSIR
Circular Letter No.2(RR‐IV)/2001‐R&A dated 7.12.2001 is being misunderstood and after
issuance of the said amendment some of the Labs./lnstts. have issued open advertisements for
the posts of LDC, etc for making recruitments from outside candidates, which is against the CSIR
decision cited above.
In this connection, it may be clarified that the amendment issued vide circular letter dated
7/10.12.2001 is applicable only to those posts which are permitted to be filled up directly from
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outside candidates and not to Group C, D and Groups I & II posts which are still to be filled up
only from amongst the identified casual workers.
in your Labs./Instts. for information, guidance and necessary action.
Copy of CSIR Letter No.7‐1(1)/2001‐R&A dated 21.2.2002
(58)
Sub:‐Payment of Honorarium to official and non‐official external Members of

Search/Selection/ Assessment Committees.
In partial modification to CSIR letter No.2(Misc.)/79‐PL dated 22.3.1994 on the above

subject, I am directed to convey the approval of the Governing Body for revision of honorarium
to external members (both official and non‐official) as follows :
For Gr.'A' posts carrying pay Rs. 2000/‐ per day

scale of Rs. 8000‐13500 and
above
For Gr.B, C & D posts i.e. for Rs. 1000/‐ per day
posts carrying pay scale
lower than Rs. 8000‐13500/‐
The above revision of honorarium will be effective from 1.4.2002.
It is requested that the above decision may kindly brought to the notice of all concerned in
your Labs./Instts. for information and necessary compliance.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 7‐14(l)/2000‐R&A dated 22.3.2002
(59)
Sub:‐ Enhancement of sitting fee to members of AB/GB/RC and similar Committees.
Governing Body (GB) of CSIR in its 152nd meeting held on 5th March 2002 has approved
payment of honorarium of Rs. 2000/‐(Rs. Two thousand only) per day to members of
Search/Selection/Assessment Committee meetings for Gr.‐A post and Rs. 1000/‐ (Rs. One
thousand only) per day for GR. B&C posts to both official and non‐official members.
Further DG, CSIR in consultation with Joint Secretary (Admn.) and Financial Adviser, CSIR has
also accorded his approval to enhancing the sitting fee from Rs. 1000/‐ (Rs. One thousand only)
to Rs. 2000/‐ (Rs. Two thousand only) for all the members of AC/GB/RC and similar Committee
considering that higher Intellectual inputs are provided by them. This come into effect from Ist
April 2002.
Copy of CSIR letter No. RC/GB/AC‐Cte/RPBD‐2002 dated 28.3.2002
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(60)
Sub:‐ Amendment of CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) (ASRP) Rules,
1982.
The Governing Body (GB), CSIR in its 153rd meeting held on 1st May, 2002 considered the
proposal for adoption of the Government of India, (GOI), Departmental of Personnel & Training
(DoPT) OM No.35034/7/97‐Estt(D) dated 8.2.2002 regarding implementation of guidelines for
consideration of eligible candidates by Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) for
promotion to various posts in Common Cadre. After careful consideration the GB, CSIR
approved the amendment of CSIR (ASRP) Rules, 1982 for promotion to various Group ‘B' posts
of common cadre viz. Section Officer (General), Section Officer (Finance & Accounts), Deputy
Stores & Purchase Officer and Private Secretary, to the extent indicated below:‐

Section Officer (General) Section Officer (General)
Scale of Pay of Rs.6500‐200‐10,500 Scale of Pay of Rs.6500‐200‐10,500
(i) 33‐1/3% by promotion from amongst (i) 33‐1/3% by promotion to be made on the
permanent Assistants (General) who have recommendation of the DPC, on the basis of
rendered hot less than 8 years approved "selection‐cum‐seniority", from among
service in that grade, on the basis of seniority, Assistants (General) who have rendered not
subject to rejection of unfit, on the less than 8 years approved service in that
recommendations of the DPC which shall grade.
interview the eligible candidates.
Section Officer (Finance & Accounts) Scale Of Section Officer (Finance & Accounts) Scale of
pay of Rs.6500‐200‐10,500 (i) 33‐1/3% by Pay of Rs.6500‐200‐10,500 (i) 33‐1/3% by
promotion from amongst permanent promotion to be made on the
Assistants (Finance & Accounts) who have recommendation of the DPC, on the basis of
rendered not less than 8 years approved "selection‐cum‐seniority" from among
service in that grade, on the basis of seniority, Assistants (Finance & Accounts) who have
subject to rejection of unfit, on the rendered not less than 8 years approved
recommendations of the DPC which shall service in that grade.
interview the eligible candidates
Deputy Stores & Purchase Officer Deputy Stores & Purchase Officer Scale of Pay
Scale of Pay of Rs.6500‐200‐10,500 of Rs.6500‐200‐10,500 33‐1/3% by promotion
(i) 33‐1/3% by promotion from amongst to be made on the recommendation of the
Stores/Purchase Assistants Grade‐in in the DPC, on the basis of ''selection‐cum‐seniority"
grade of Rs.5500‐9000/‐ who have from among Stores & Purchase Assistants
completed not less than 8 years approved Grade‐III who have rendered not less than 8
service in the grade, on the basis of seniority years approved service in that grade.
(on all India basis) subject to rejection of unfit
and on the recommendations of the DPC
which shall interview the eligible candidates.
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Private Secretary Private Secretary
Scale of Pay of Rs.6500‐200‐10,500 (i) 50% by Scale of pay of Rs.6500‐200‐10,500 (i) 50% by
DPC from amongst Senior Stenographers who promotion to be made on the
have rendered not less than 8 years of recommendation of the DPC, on the basis of
approved service on the basis of seniority "Selection‐cum‐seniority", from among Senior
subject to rejection of unfit; the employees Stenographers who have rendered not less
should be permanent either in the lower post than 8 years approved service in that grade.
or on the post of Senior Stenographer
The GB, CSIR has approved that promotions to and within Group ‘A' of Common Cadre shall
continue to be made as per the DoPT guidelines on DPC as were in force prior to notification of
the revised guidelines vide their OM No.35034/7/97‐Estt‐(D) dated 08.02.2002. In other words,
the guidelines followed in these cases hitherto, shall continue to be followed.
Copy of CSIR No.3‐33(113)/2002‐E.I dated 11.6.2002
(61)
Sub:‐ Recruitment/Abolition of identified casual workers possessing prescribed qualifications

– reg.
I am directed to state that while considering the issue of assessments to the next higher
grades references are being received from Labs./Instts. for relaxation/equivalence of
qualifications in respect of employees who did not possess the qualification prescribed in the
advertisement/recruitment rules and appointed long back without obtaining approval of the
competent authority for relaxation of qualification, etc.
It is requested that the provisions relating to the qualifications, etc. under the CSIR
Service Rules, 1994 for S&T staff may be strictly followed while making recruitment of staff in
Group. I, II & III to ensure that such a mistake does not take place in future.
Regularization/absorption of identified casual workers, should be done provided the
incumbents possess the prescribed qualifications. for the post or necessary relaxations have
been granted by the competent authority i.e. DG,CSIR. Any violation of these provisions will be
strictly viewed and suitable action will be taken against the Officers responsible for the lapses.
The above position may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned, for information
and necessary action.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 17/66/2/94‐PPS dated 9.1.2003
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(62)
Sub:‐Restructuring/Reorganization of CSIR Finance & Accounts Cadre.
The matter regarding reorganization and restructuring of the Finance and Accounts Cadre
at par with General Administration and Stores & Purchase Cadre has been under consideration
for quite sometime. The Governing Body of CSIR in its 156th meeting held on 17th February,
2003 has accorded approval to the restructuring/reorganization of CSIR Finance & Accounts
Cadre as follows:‐
(a) to abolish the intermediary grade of Rs. 8000‐13500;
(b) to upgrade 15 posts (out of existing 25) in the scale of pay of Rs.8000‐13500 to the scale
of pay of Rs. 10000‐15200;
(c) to downgrade 10 posts currently in the scale of pay of Rs.8000‐13500 to the level of
Section Officer (F&A) in the scale of pay of Rs.6500‐10500 and to re‐designate the
positions in the cadre as under;
Restructured/Reorganized Revised Strength Scale of pay

CSIR Finance & Accounts
Cadre (in ascending order)
Section Officer (F&A) 120 Rs.6500‐10500
Finance & Accounts Officer 55 Rs. 10000‐15200
Deputy Financial Adviser 15 Rs. 12000‐16500
Senior Deputy Financial 02 Rs. 14300‐18300
Adviser
As a result of the restructuring/reorganization of the Finance & Accounts Cadre, the relevant
provisions of CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules‐1982 are also
amended as follows‐

1. For the post of Finance & Accounts 1. For the post of Finance & Accounts. Officer
Officer in the scale of pay of in the scale of pay of Rs. 10,000‐15,200:
Rs. 8,000‐13,500: Recruitment to this grade shall be made on
Recruitment to this grade shall be made by the basis of merit from amongst the Section
promotion from amongst officers of grade‐Ill Officers (Finance & Accounts) who have
(Section Officer (Finance & Accounts) \who completed not less than 8 years approved
have completed not less than 5 years service in that Grade and on the
approved service in that grade, on the basis of recommendations of the Departmental
merit, and on the recommendation of the Promotion committee, which" shall:
Departmental Promotion Committee, which interview the eligible candidates.
shall interview the eligible candidates. Notwithstanding the above, the
Notwithstanding the above, the Controlling Controlling Authority may secure the services
Authority may secure the services of of experienced . Finance & Accounts officers
experienced officers against post in grade‐ I on deputation basis for fixed period‐
and II on deputation basis for fixed period through the CAG/CGA/Indian
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through the Comptroller and Auditor Railways/CGDA, provided the total number
General of India, provided the total number of of such officers at any time does not exceed
such officers at any time does not exceed 25% 25% of the authorized strength and suitable
of the authorized strength and suitable internal candidates are not available.
internal candidates are not available.
2. For post of Senior Finance & Accounts
Officer in the scale of pay of
Rs. 10,000‐15,200:
Recruitment to this Grade shall be made by
promotion on merit from amongst Senior
Finance & Accounts Officers Grade II (Finance
& Accounts Officers) with not less than 5 years
approved service and on the recommendation
of the Departmental ‐ Promotion
Committee, which shall interview the eligible
candidates
3. For the post of Deputy Financial Adviser in 3. For the post of Deputy Financial Adviser in
the scale of pay of Rs. 12,000‐16,500: the scale of pay of Rs. 12,000‐16,500:
Recruitment to this Grade shall be made by Recruitment to this Grade shall be made by
promotion on merit from amongst Senior promotion on merit from amongst the Finance
Finance & Accounts Officers Grade II (Finance & Accounts Officers in the grade of Rs. 10,000‐
& Accounts Officers) with not less than 5 years 15,200 with not less than 5 years approved
approved service and on the recommendation service and on the recommendation of the
of the Departmental Promotion Committee, Departmental Promotion Committee, which
which shall interview the eligible candidates shall interview the eligible candidates. If in a
particular year, sufficient number of eligible
officers is not available, DG, CSIR may at his
discretion relax the qualifying service to four
years.
With the above modification of the ASRP Rules‐1982, the existing incumbents of the posts
of F&AO will carry the scale of Rs.8,000‐13,500 as personal to them till such time as they are
promoted to the grade of Rs.10,000‐15,200; or vacate the post due to
resignation/retirement/death etc. Such officers will be considered for promotion to the scale of
pay of Rs. 10,000‐15,200 on the basis of 8 years of combined approved service as Section
Officer (F&A) and Finance & Accounts Officer. In case, sufficient number of officers, in the grade
of Rs.8,000‐13,500, are not eligible for promotion to the. post of Finance & Accounts Officer (in
the scale of Rs. 10,000‐15,200), the Section Officers (Finance & Accounts), who have rendered a
minimum approved qualifying service of 8 years in that grade may be considered for promotion
to the post of Finance & Accounts Officer in the Grade of Rs. 10,000‐15,200 with the specific
approval of the Director General, CSIR
The above decision will be effective from the date of issue of this Office Memorandum.
Copy of CSIR letter No.3‐33(113)/2003‐E.I dated 7.4.2003
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Sub:‐ Rationalization of Administrative Cadres.
I am directed to state that the information received from CSIR Laboratories/ Institutes on
the aforementioned subject indicates that a large number of Assistants (Gen.), Upper Division
Clerks and Lower Division Clerks, who belong to the General Cadre, are presently working in the
other two streams/ wings namely Finance & Accounts and Stores & Purchase. It shows that
there is an immediate need to augment the staff strength of other two cadres in view of
functional requirement/needs of the Laboratories/ Institutes.
In order to streamline the cadre structure, it is proposed to seek option from the staff of
General Cadre, who are presently working in the other two cadres, as to whether they would
like to be absorbed in the cadre in which they are presently working or want to revert to their
original cadre. The option may be extended to the staff of General Cadre as follows:‐
1. For the General Cadre Staff who have been working in the Finance & Accounts /Stores &
Purchase wings for the last five years or more:‐ whether they would like to be
permanently absorbed in the stream in which they are presently working.
2. For the General Cadre Staff who have already worked for five years or more in the
Finance & Accounts/Stores & Purchase wings for a considerable period but are presently
working in administration wing:‐ whether they would like to be transferred and
absorbed either in the Finance & Accounts Cadre or Stores & Purchase Cadre.
You are, therefore, requested to bring the contents of this letter to the notice of all the
concerned staff of your Laboratories/ Institutes and obtain the option from the staff member of
general cadre as mentioned above, in writing. Before exercising the option, the staff may clearly
be informed that once they are transferred from one cadre to another, they would be eligible
for service benefits as available to the staff of that cadre only and their seniority in the recipient
cadre will be fixed from the date of coming over to the recipient cadre. Their transfer to other
cadre would be on permanent basis and the option once exercised will be final and irrevocable.
The option exercised by the staff may be sent to the undersigned latest by 31st July,
2003.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3‐33(1)/2003‐E.I dated 10.7.2003
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(64)
Sub:‐CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment. & Promotion) Rules, 1982‐Amendment

thereof:‐
I am directed to state that the Governing Body of CSIR in its 158th meeting, held on 16th
July, 2003, has approved the following amendments to the CSIR Administrative Services
(Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982 as shown in the enclosed Annexures I, II and III:
1. Re‐designation of posts of LDC, UDC and Assistant and of their equivalent levels In the
Finance & Accounts and Stores & Purchase Cadres as shown in Annexure‐I.
2. Creation of two lower levels in Finance & Accounts Cadre (by transfer of posts from
General Cadre) and formulation of the recruitment rules thereof as shown in Annexure‐
II
3. Amendment of existing Rules as shown in Annexure‐III.
The amended Rules may be brought to the notice of all concerned.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3‐33(117)2003‐E.I dated 24.10.2003

ANNEXURE‐1
New‐designations of posts
Cadre Existing Designation New‐Designation

General Assistant (General) Assistant (General) Grade ‐I
Upper Division Clerk Assistant (General) Grade‐II
Lower Division Clerk Assistant (General) Grade‐Ill
Finance Assistant (Finance & Accounts) Assistant (Finance &
Accounts) Grade‐I
Nil Assistant (Finance &
Accounts) Grade‐II (New
cadre post)
Nil Assistant (Finance &
Accounts) Grade‐Ill (New
cadre post)
Stores & Stores & Purchase Assistant Grade‐III Assistant (Stores & Purchase)
Purchase Grade‐I
Stores & Purchase Assistant Grade‐IV Assistant (Stores & Purchase)
Grade‐II
Stores & Purchase Assistant Grade‐V Assistant (Stores & Purchase)
Grade‐Ill
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Scales of Pay:‐
Assistant Grade‐I‐ Rs. 5500‐175‐9000

Assistant Grade‐II‐ Rs. 4000‐100‐6000
Assistant Grade‐III‐ Rs. 3050‐75‐3950‐80‐4950
ANNEXURE‐II
Cadre Post Existing Rule Amended/New Rule

Finance Assistant Nil Part IV Section‐II (7) Assistant (Finance & Accounts)
& (Finance Grade‐II in the pay scale of Rs. 4000‐100‐6000
Accounts & Recruitment to this Grade shall be made on local
Accounts) basis in the CSIR Hqrs. and in each
Grade‐II Laboratory/Institute as follows:‐
Pay scale:
Rs. 4000‐ 100% by promotion on local basis from amongst
100‐ the Assistants (Finance & Accounts) Grade‐III,
6000. who have completed not less than 3 years approved
service as Assistant (Finance & Accounts) Grade‐III
on the basis of seniority subject to rejection . of unfit
and on the recommendations of the Departmental
Assistant Nil Part IV Section‐II(8) ‐ Assistant (Finance & Accounts)
(Finance Grade‐III in the pay scale of Rs. 3050‐75‐3950‐80‐
& 4590
Accounts)
Grade‐III Recruitment to this Grade shall be made on local
Pay scale: basis in the CSIR Hqrs. and in each National
Rs. 3050‐ Laboratory/Institute by direct recruitment, on the
75‐3950‐ basis of result of competitive examination from
80‐4590 amongst candidates possessing minimum educati‐
onal qualification of 10+2/XII or its equivalent with
'Commerce' as one of the subjects and typewriting
speed of 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi
respectively. Age not exceeding 28 years relaxable in
the case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per rules. There
is no age limit for departmental candidates provided
they possess the prescribed qualifications.
Candidates who qualify in the competitive
examination will be interviewed by a Selection
Committee but the weightage in the interview
would not exceed 25% of the total prescribed marks.
Provided that:
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ii) 10% of the vacancies in the cadre of Assistant
(Finance & Accounts) Grade III in the National
Laboratories/Institutes and 5% of the vacancies
in CSIR Hqrs. shall be filled up from amongst the
Group 'D' (Non‐technical) employees borne on
the regular establishment subject to the
following conditions:
Selection shall be made through a departmental
competitive examination in General
Hindi/General English and General Knowledge
and proficiency test in typewriting at the speed
of 25/30 w.p.m. in Hindi/English confined to
such Group "D' (Non‐technical) employees who
have rendered minimum of 5 years of approved
service in CSIR and fulfill the minimum
educational qualification viz. 10+2/XII pass or
equivalent with 'Commerce' as one of the
subjects. Candidates qualifying in the
Departmental Examination would be
interviewed by the DPC.
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Sub:‐ Relaxation in age limit in direct recruitment in respect of Physically Handicapped

persons – reg.
I am directed to state that recently one of the laboratories had sought clarification
whether relaxation in age limit will be available to physically handicapped persons only in
respect of posts reserved for them or irrespective of the fact whether the post is reserved such
category or not.
The matter was taken up with the Department of Persons & Training, Govt. of India, who
have clarified that the rules are uniformly applicable to all the above category persons whether
the department concerned have any post reserved for them or not.
It is, therefore, requested that the above clarification may kindly be brought to the
notice of all concerned for information, guidance and compliance.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 19‐20(11)/2004/SC/ST‐Cell dated 19.2.2004
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(66)
Sub:‐ Revision of Income criteria to exclude socially advanced persons/sections (Creamy

Layer) from the purview of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
The undersigned is directed to invite attention to this Department’s O.M. No.

36012/22/93‐Estt.(SCT) dated 8th September, 1993 which inter alia provides that sons and
daughters of persons having gross annual income of Rs. 1 lakh or above for a period of three
consecutive years fall within the creamy layer and are not entitled to get the benefit of
reservation available to the Other Backward Classes. It has been decided to raise the income
limit from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2.5 lakh for determining the creamy layer amongst the OBCs.
Accordingly the following entry is hereby substituted for the existing entry against Category VI
in the Schedule to the above referred O.M.:
Category Description of Category To whom the rule of exclusion will apply

VI INCOME/WEALTH TEST Son(s) and daughter(s) of
(a) Persons having gross annual income

of Rs. 2.5 lakh or above or
possessing wealth above the
exemption limit as prescribed in the
Wealth Tax Act for a period of three
consecutive years.
(b) Persons in Categories I, II, III and V A
who are not disentitled to the
benefit of reservation but have
income from other sources or
wealth, which will bring them within
the income/wealth criteria
mentioned in (a) above.
Explanation:
Income from salaries or agricultural

land shall not be clubbed.
5. The provisions of this Office Memorandum take effect from 4th February, 2004.
6. All the Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the contents of this office
Memorandum to the notice of all concerned.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 19‐1(4)/2004/SC/ST/OBC‐Cell dated 26.3.2004
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(67)
Sub:‐ Rationalization of Administrative Cadres – clarifications
I am directed to state that upon rationalization of Administrative Cadres up to the level of

Assistant (G) Gr. I in all the three cadres i.e. General, Finance & Stores & Purchase, revised
sanctioned strength were communicated to all the Laboratories/ Institutes. In this connection,
instructions were also issued vide CSIR letters Nos. 3‐33(1)/2004‐E.I and 3‐33(2)2004‐E.I dated
17.02.2004 & 15.03.2004. However, some Laboratories/ Institutes have sought clarification on
certain issues relating to this. The position with regard to these issues is clarified as per
annexure to this letter.
Wherever, options have not been invited so far, the same should be done now and the
exercise of shifting the staff should be completed at the earliest. You are also requested to
kindly take necessary action immediately to revise the rosters and intimate the vacancy position
under different modes of recruitment viz. DRQ, DTQ and DPC along with reservation status of
the vacancies.
Sl. Point of doubt Clarification

No.
1. Sh. 'A' Asstt. (G) Gr. II has opted for S&P Cadre subject
Conditional options cannot be
to the condition that the service rendered by him as accepted. Seniority will be
counted from the date
Asstt. (G) Gr. II should also be counted for his seniority
in this cadre. In case the same is not acceptable, his incumbents join the new
option may be treated for General Cadre. cadre. However the matter
regarding counting of service
Sh. 'B', Asstt. (G) Gr. II has opted for F&A Cadre subject
to the condition that the service rendered by him as towards eligibility period for
Asstt. (G) Gr. II should be counted for his seniority. promotion, is under
consideration.
2. No Asstt. (G) Gr. I has exercised option for F&A Cadre. In case of excess staff
What should be done in such an eventuality. members in Gen. Cadre,
junior most Asstt (G) Gr. I may
be transferred to other cadres
viz. F&A, S&P cadres.
3. Some Asstt (G) Gr. I and some Asstt (G) Gr. II who have They can be considered for
not completed 5 years of service in F&A and S&P posting in respective sections
Sections have opted for F&A Cadre, clarify whether i.e. those who have worked in
posting may be carried out, ignoring the length of Accounts can be posted in
service. Accounts after they have been
brought over to this cadre.
4. Whether the excess staff appointed through DPC quota Mode of Recruitment should
in a particular cadre can proportionately be adjusted in not normally be changed
other mode of recruitment i.e. DTQ or DRQ and vice while transferring the officials
versa from one cadre to another.
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However, in case, the
additional sanctioned post
falls under a quota different
from the one under which the
person to be shifted was
recruited, then he may be
shown under the quota in
which the additional post has
made available. For eg. If the
person to be shifted belongs
to DPC quota and the
additional post has been
assigned to DTQ or OQ then
he can be adjusted under DTQ
or OQ, in that order.
5. Whether the junior‐most staff member in the cadre of Yes, one can be transferred in
Asstt (G) Gr. II can be transferred to the cadre of Asstt. public interest provided there
(SP) Gr. II without seeking their options. is the additional allocated
post in the recipient cadre
and there are no options.
6. Suppose a senior staff who belongs to SC Category and For recasting the rosters, CSIR
occupies the point 1 of the roster of Asstt (G) Gr. I, has instructions issued vide letter
opted to work in S&P, how will his name be reflected in No. 19‐2(11)/2002‐SC/ST Cell
the roster of S&P and how that slot vacated by him/her dated 26th June, 2003 may be
in the roster of Gen. Cadre Asstt (G) Gr. I will be filled? followed.
7. Whether those staff members who have exercised their Yes, staff members who have
option to work in other cadres can physically be moved exercised their option to work
to their respective cadres viz., F&A, SP? If so, how their in other cadres are to be
seniority shall be determined in the cadre to which they physically moved to their
have opted and moved over. respective cadres. Their
seniority in the recipient
Cadres shall be counted from
the date of joining the new
cadres.
8. Whether Asstt (G) Gr. I will be considered for promotion Option once exercised is
to SO (G) or Dy. SPO, who has opted for S&P Cadre and irrevocable. If an Asstt (G) Gr.
becomes due for promotion to the post of SO (G) as per I joins the S&P Cadre then he
his seniority. will be considered for
promotion to the post of Dy.
SPO and not SO (G).
9. Whether seniority of Sh. 'C’ Asstt (G) Gr. I who opted for Seniority of Sh. 'C' will be
S&P Cadre will be counted from the date of posting to counted from the date of
Purchase Section or from the date of his option & joining the new cadre; he may
whether he may be re‐designated as Asstt (S&P) Gr. I be re‐designated as Asstt (SP)
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Gr. I, if he joins the S&P
Cadre.
10. Decision to appoint junior most Asstt in other cadres is In case there are no options
available only in Gr. Ill & II and the same is not available from Asstts (G) Gr. I/II/III for
in Gr. I Jr. most Asstts. (G) Gr. I who have been the FA or SP cadres, the
appointed specifically against DTQ/DRQ, whether it will junior‐most Asstts. (G) Gr.
be in order to force on them the appointment in either I/II/III may be transferred to
F&A or S&P cadres. the recipient cadres in their
respective grades.
(68)
Sub:‐ Amendment to the CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules ‐1982
The Governing Body of CSIR in its 162nd meeting held on 26.7.2004 has approved insertion
of the following provision as serial number 11 of Note under Part VI Miscellaneous of the CSIR
ASRP Rules 1982:
"11. The service rendered in the same (i.e. identical) scale of pay in General Cadre shall be
counted as approved service in the cadres of Finance & Accounts and Stores & Purchase for the
purpose of eligibility for promotion to the next higher grade in the cases of staff shifted under
restructuring of cadres."
Consequent upon the above decision, the service rendered by the staff members who are
to be shifted to the cadres of Finance & Accounts and Stores & Purchase, from the General
Cadre, shall be counted towards eligibility for promotion to the next higher grade in the
recipient cadres. However, seniority shall be reckoned from the date of coming over to the
recipient cadre.
In view of the position as mentioned hereinabove, the staff members upto Asstts(Gen) Gr‐I,
working in the Finance & Accounts or Stores & Purchase sections, who have not exercised their
options so far, may be given a last opportunity to exercise their option for shifting over to the
Finance & Accounts or Stores & Purchase cadres, latest by 15th October, 2004. Thereafter, the
exercise of recasting of reservation of rosters be completed and the information regarding
category‐wise vacancy position be sent to CSIR by 1st of November, 2004.
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(69)
Sub:‐Medical examination of newly appointed Scientist/Staff through the Civil

Surgeon/Medical Board of the Government Hospitals in CSIR Laboratories/Institutes outside
Delhi‐Review of existing policy.
I am directed to state that Governing Body in its "162nd meeting held on 26th July, 2004
considered the matter relating to the medical examination of newly recruited, staff/officers of
CSIR and its constituent Labs./Instts.
The Governing Body has approved as under:‐
1. On‐first appointment of Scientific, Technical and Non‐Technical Officers in

the scale of Rs. 6500‐10500 and above, where medical examination is done
through Medical Board, henceforth medical examination will be done through
the Medical Board constituted by Directors of the Labs, consisting of Resident
Medical Officer and two Medical Officers of the CSIR dispensaries (by nominating local
Medical Offices in the Board, in case there is no other doctors in the dispensaries), which
will issue medical certificate.
2. In the case of female candidates the Medical Board should consist of a Lady doctor (by
nominating local Lady Medical Officer in the Board, in case ‐there is no Lady Doctor in
the dispensary).
3. In case of appointment of staff to non‐gazetted posts including Group‐D, Resident

Medical Officer incharge of the dispensary has been authorized to issue Medical
certificate on first appointment. In the case of female candidates, Medical Certificate
can be issued by Lady Medical Officer, in case‐"there is no Lady Medical Officer in the
dispensary by any Lady Medical Officer of Govt. Hospital or AMA.
4. In the case of Scientific & Technical staff requiring any specific medical‐fitness, before
referring the cases for medical examination to the concerned authority, Lab./Instt. may
specify the standards of physical fitness required for the job in consultation with the
Residents Medical Officer and Senior Scientists. While examining a candidate for medical
fitness the Resident Medical Officer/Medical Board, as the case may be, may get various
medical tests conducted in case of doubt "/or as are felt necessary.
5. In case of any adverse findings or any appeal against the decision of the Resident
Medical Officer or the Medical‐ Board constituted by Director, the concerned Lab./Instt.
may consult the Civil Surgeon or Medical Board of the Government hospital in the case
of non‐gazetted and gazetted employees respectively. Such appeal can be preferred by
the candidate within one month from the date, of issue of the order in which the
findings of the Resident Medical Officers/Medical Board are communicated to the
candidates.
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6. In case there is no dispensary in a particular Laboratory/Institute, the medical certificate
may be obtained from the Medical Officer/Medical Board of the dispensary of sister
laboratory/Institute situated at the same station.
7. In case of appointment in Laboratories/Institutes located in Delhi, Kolkata and CSIR Hqrs.

the existing procedure may continue as there are no CSIR dispensaries located in
Delhi/Kolkata.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 4‐12(01)/2004‐E.II dated 20.10.2004
(70)
Sub:‐ Nomination of SC/ST representative on the Selection/Screening Committees.
I am directed to state that a member of SC/ST community should invariably be included

in the Screening/Selection Committees whenever posts are reserved or where SC/ST candidates
are being considered alongwith candidates of other' categories i.e. against UR posts.
Kindly ensure compliance of these instructions.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 7‐1(2)/2002‐R&A dated 17.11.2004
(71)
Sub:‐ Promotion of persons undergoing a penalty ‐ clarification regarding.
I am to forward herewith a bilingual copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and

Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training Office Memorandum No. 22034/5/2004‐Estt
(D) dated 15/12/2004 for your information, guidance and necessary action.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 15‐6(82)/98‐O&M dated 4.2.2005
No. 22034/5/2004‐Estt (D) December 15, 2004

Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of
Personnel & Training)
Subject:‐ Promotion of persons undergoing a penalty ‐ clarification regarding.
The undersigned is directed to refer to DoPT OM No. 21/5/70‐Estt (A) dated 15th May, 1971
(reiterated vide O.M. No. 22011/2/78‐Estt (A) dated 16.2.1979) and to say that in terms of the
provisions of these office Memoranda, a Government servant, on whom a minor penalty of
withholding of increment etc. has been imposed should be considered for promotion by the
Departmental Promotion Committee which meets after the imposition of the said penalty and
after due consideration of full facts leading to imposition of the penalty, if he is still considered
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fit for promotion, the promotion may be given effect after the expiry of the currency of the
penalty. It has, however, been separately clarified vide Office Memorandum No. 22011/2/92‐
Estt (D) dated 30th November, 1995 that in such cases, the seniority would be fixed according
to the position of the officer in the panel on the basis of which he is promoted on expiry of the
period of currency of the penalty.
2. Doubts have been expressed regarding the pay fixation and date of commencement of
the eligibility service in such cases. It is clarified that since the promotion is to take effect only
from a date subsequent to the expiry of the currency of the penalty, the officer would be
entitled to pay fixation in the promotional grade with effect from the date of actual promotion
only. Even if a person junior to him in the panel is promoted earlier, it will have no bearing on
the pay to be allowed on promotion to the officer on whom a penalty was imposed, and there
shall be no stepping up of his pay.
3. Similarly, as the officer undergoing penalty is not to be promoted during the currency of
the penalty, the eligibility service in the promotional grade for further promotion shall
commence only from the date of actual promotion and in no case, it may be related, even
notionally, to the date of promotion of the junior in the panel.
(72)
I am directed to forward DoPT O.M. No. 36011/3/2005‐Estt.(Res.) dated 9th Sep., 2005
Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of
Personnel and Training
Subject:‐ Verification of caste status of SC, ST, OBC candidates at the time of initial
appointment/promotion.
Attention is invited to, Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (now

Department of Personnel & Training) O.M. No.36011/16/80‐Estt.(SCT) dated 27th February,
1981 which provides that the appointing authorities should verify the caste status of a
Scheduled Caste/Tribe candidate. At the time of initial appointment and promotion against a
vacancy reserved for Scheduled Castes/Tribes. The O.M. clarifies that a candidate who entered
into service as an SC/ST candidate may discontinue to be so if the caste/community to which he
belongs is descheduled subsequently. A Scheduled Caste candidate also loses his status of
Scheduled Caste if he embraces a religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism. Though
such officers who lose the status of SC or ST after entering into service are required to inform
the Government about it, many of them do not do so. In the absence of necessary vigil, there
are possibilities of non‐SC/ST candidates getting benefit of reservation and various concessions
in the matter of promotion. Therefore, verification of caste status at every important upturn of
employee's career is necessary so that the benefit of reservation and other schemes of
concessions, etc. meant for SCs/STs go only to the rightful claimants and not those who become
disentitled to them. With a view facilitating such verification, the caste/community to which the
SC/ST person belongs, his place of residence and the name of the State should be pasted on the
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top of the Service Book, personal file and other relevant documents relating to Employee.
Attention is also invited to this Department's O.M. No. 36033/4/97‐Estt.(Res.) dated 25th July,
2003 which' provides that caste/community status and creamy layer status of OBC candidates
should be verified at the time of initial appointment.
2. This Department's O.M. No.36012/6/88‐Estt.(SCT) dated 24th April, 1990 provides that
the appointing authorities should, in the offer of appointment to the ,candidates
claiming to be belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, Include a clause as
follows:
"The appointment is provisional and is subject to the caste/tribe certificate being verified
through the proper channels and if the verification reveals that the claim to belong to
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe, as the case may be, is false, the services will be
terminated forthwith without assigning any further reasons and without prejudice to such
further action as may be taken under the provisions of the Indian Panel Code for production
of false certificates."
Likewise this Department's O.M. No.36033/4/97‐Estt.(Res.) dated 25th July, 2003 provides that
in case of the offer of appointment to the candidates claiming to belong to Other Backward
Classes, a clause as follows should be included:
"The appointment is provisional and is subject to the community certificate being

verified through the proper channels. If the verification reveals that the claim of the
candidate to belong to Other Backward Classes or not to belong to creamy layer is false,
his/her services will be terminated forthwith without assigning any further reasons and
without prejudice to such further action as may be taken under the provisions of Indian
Panel Code for production of false certificates."
3. It has been brought to the notice of the Government that some candidates manage to
secure employment under the Government against the vacancies reserved for
SCs/STs/OBCs by producing false caste/community certificates and some candidates
continue to get the benefits available to the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes even
after losing the status of SC/ST. The undersigned is directed to say that Instructions
referred to above should be scrupulously followed so that it may not be possible for any
non‐SC/ST/OBC candidate to secure employment or get benefit of promotion or
concessions on the basis of a false claim to belong to these categories and if any person
gets an appointment on the basis of such false claim, his services may be terminated as
per conditions contained in the offer of appointment.
4. Contents of this O.M may be brought to the notice of all concerned.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 19‐1(1)/2005‐SC/ST‐Cell dated 21.9.2005
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(73)
I am directed to forward DoPT O.M. No. 36017/1/2004‐Estt.(Res.) dated 5th July, 2005
Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Department of Personnel and Training
Subject:‐ Revision of quantum of reservation for SC, ST, OBC in case of direct recruitment to
Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ post normally attracting candidates from a locality or a region.
The undersigned is directed to say that reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled
Tribes in case of direct recruitment to Group 'C and 'D' posts, normally attracting candidates
from a locality or a region, which is generally fixed in proportion to the population of the
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the respective States/UTs, was last fixed in 1985 on
the basis of the 1981 Census. Reservation for Other Backward Classes in such cases was fixed in
1993 keeping in view the proportion of their population in the respective States/UTs subject to
a ceiling of 27% while also ensuring that the total reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs did not
exceed the limit of 50% in any case. It has now been decided to revise the quantum of
reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs in case of direct recruitment to Group 'C and 'D' posts
normally attracting candidates from a locality or a region, keeping in view the figures of die
2001 Census, as given in the Annexure to this O.M.
2. These orders will take effect from the date of issue of this O.M. However, the cases
where requisitions for filling up the posts have already been sent to the recruiting
agencies or posts have already been advertised in accordance with the percentages of
reservation existing prior to‐issue of this O.M, need not be reopened.
3. It is requested that contents of this O.M. may be brought to the notice of all concerned.
(74)
Sub:‐ Rationalization of Administrative Cadres – Clarifications.
I am directed to refer to this office circular letter even No. dated 14th July 2004 on the
above subject and to state that vide clarification No. 7, it was stated that staff members who
have exercised option under Rationalization of Administrative Cadres to work in other Cadres
(i.e. Finance & Accounts / Stores & Purchase Cadre) should be moved to their respective Cadres.
It has come to the notice that some of the Assistants (G) Gr. I/ II/ III, who have been
transferred to Finance & Accounts / Stores & Purchase Cadres are still working in the General
Cadre.
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It is, therefore, requested that all such Assistants (G) Gr. I/ II/ III, who have been
transferred to Finance & Accounts / Stores & Purchase Cadres under the Rationalization of
Administrative Cadres be moved to recipient Cadres immediately.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3‐33/(2)2003‐E.I dated 9.11.2005
(75)
Sub:‐ Recruitment Rules for the post of Guest House Attendant.
I am directed to the inform that the Governing Body of CSIR in its 165th meeting held on
th
13 September 2005 has approved the Recruitment Rules for the post Guest House Attendant
Copy of the Recruitment Rules is enclosed for information/compliance. These recruitment rules
will be effective date of notification.
The Hindi version of the above rules are also enclosed alongwith.
Recruitment Rules for the post of Guest House attendant.
1. Title of the Rules: "Recruitment Rules for the post of Guest House Attendant".
2. Enactment: These Rules shall come into force with effect from the date of notification.
3. Scope/Applicability: These Rules shall govern recruitment and selection to the post of
"Guest House Attendant in the Guest Houses of CSIR Hqrs. and its
Laboratories/institutes.‐‐
4. Definition: All words and abbreviations in these Rules shall have the same meaning and
definition/interpretation as given in the Rules & Regulations and Byelaws of CSIR.
5. Classification: The post shall be classified as an Administrative post.
6. Scale of Pay: The scale of pay prescribed for the post shall be Rs. 2550‐55‐2660‐60‐3200.
7. a) Qualification & Experience : Middle Pass/8th Standard Pass with 2 years experience
of working in a reputed Guest House/Hotel or Matriculation/10th Pass
b) Age: The age limit for the post shall be 28 years, relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC category
as per rules.
8. Job Requirements: The job requirements of this post will include, interalia upkeep and
maintenance of Guest House especially rooms, providing services to guests' viz., serving
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of eatables. Any other job assigned from time to time by the office. The incumbent will
be required to work in shift duties also.
9. Constitution of Selection Committee: The Selection Committee for the post shall be
constituted by the Director of the Laboratory/Institute (Joint Secretary (Admn.) in case of
CSIR Hqrs) as follows:‐
(a) Controller of Administration/Deputy Secretary (from ‐ Chairman

sister Laboratories/Institutes/CSIR Hqrs.
(b) Controller of Administration/Administrative ‐ Member
Officer/Under Secretary of the
Laboratory/Institute/CSIR Hqrs.
(c) Controller of Finance & Accounts/Deputy Financial ‐ Member
Adviser/Finance & Accounts Officer of the
Laboratory/Institute/CSIR Hqrs.
(d) Manager/In‐charge, Guest House ‐ Member
(e) Representative of SC/ST/OBC and Minority
Community
(Quorum: Three members including the Chairman)
Screening Committee, if any, shall be constituted out of members of the Selection Committee.
10. Mode & Recruitment Procedure: Recruitment to the post shall be made through open
selection.
The recruitment procedure for this post shall remain same as that of recruitment
procedure for other Group ‘D’ (Administrative) posts of the same scale.
11. Panel: As far as possible, the Selection Committee shall prepare a pane! of candidates, on
the basis of merit, which shall be valid for a period of one year.
12. Probation:" The candidate appointed to the post shall be on probation for a period of
one year from the date of joining the post, which may be extended or curtailed at the
discretion of the competent authority.
13. Appointing Authority: Director of a National Laboratory/Institute and Joint Secretary

(Admn.) in case of CSIR Hqrs.
14. Fixation of Pay: The pay of the appointees to this post shall be fixed as per rules;
however, higher start can be considered on the recommendation of the Selection
Committee.
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15. Career Progression: The persons appointed to the post shall be governed by CSIR
provisions applicable to the isolated category of posts in the matter of career progression
i.e. promotion shall be considered after 11 years of service in the grade.
16. Power to relax: In case of any difficulty in operation of these rules, DG, CSIR may relax
any of the provisions. ‐
17. Interpretation: Any query/clarification relating to interpretation of these Rules shall be

decided by Director‐General, CSIR.
(76)
Sub:‐ Optimization of administrative and support staff.
This has reference to the discussion held in the Directors' Conference on 24th December
2005 in connection with the optimization of administrative and support staff in CSIR, in view of
the Kelkar Committee Report DG, CSIR has desired that all the Directors should submit a note
on their proposed staff profile latest by 24th January 2006. Accordingly, you are requested to
furnish details of staff required in various streams for your Laboratory. The information should
cover details, such as, Group‐wise existing sanctioned strength, existing filled up position,
proposed strength with justification, year‐wise detail of retirement in the next five years. The
above information may be sent fn respect of each Group i.e. Group‐I, II, III and IV and Group‐ A,
B, C & D including posts under Isolated Categories and Departmental Canteen.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 4‐71(Circular)/2005‐E.II dated 26.12.2005
(77)
This has reference to CSIR letter of even number dated 26th December 2005 from Joint
Secretary (Admn.) wherein information relating to optimization of administrative and support
staff was called for from the Labs./lnstts. DG, CSIR has directed that pending receipt of
information from the Labs./lnstts. about their proposed staff Profile, any action on recruitment
of staff other than Group‐'IV may be deferred forthwith. However, this deferment will not
affect in the following Cases‐
i) Recruitment of staff under special recruitment drive to fill up backlog vacancies reserved
for SC/ST in accordance with Govt. of India, DoPT OM dated 5‐8‐2004.
ii) Compassionate appointments; and
iii) Consideration of identified casual workers for their absorption, within a time frame, as
per the directions of the Court.
Copy of CSIR Letter No. 4‐71(Circular)/2005‐E.II dated 27.12.2005
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(78)
Sub:‐Powers of the Acting Director.
I am directed to state that issues relating to powers of the Acting Director

particularly with reference to appointment of candidates based on the recommendations of the
Selection Committee and approval of appointment on promotion based on the
recommendations of the Assessment Committee/DPC had been raised by one of the
Laboratories.
The matter has been examined in consultation with Assistant Solicitor General
they have opined that since the Acting Directors of Labs./Instts. have been delegated all
Administrative and Financial powers except disciplinary powers, there is no embargo on powers
of the Acting Directors with regard to the appointment/promotion of a person cleared by the.
process" provided in Rules.
This is for necessary action/information of all concerned.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3(11)/98‐EII dated 20.2.2006
(79)
Sub:‐Compliance of the provisions of the “Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities,

Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 for 3% reservation while making
recruitment to the posts identified as suitable for persons with disabilities –reg.
I am directed to state that the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities(CCPD) in
one of the cases has issued directions to CSIR to issue instructions to all concerned in CSIR to
ensure reservations of at least 3% vacancies for the persons with disabilities under Section 33 of
'Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act,
1995'. In this connection, your kind attention is invited to this office letter of even number
dated 31.8.2004 wherein all the Labs/lnstts were advised to strictly comply with the provisions
of Section 33 of the said Act for 3 percent reservation while making recruitment to the posts
identified as suitable for persons with disabilities and instructions issued in this regard by the
DoPT from time to time. However, some of Labs./Instts. of CSIR have not taken compliance of
these instructions while making recruitment and thus led to inviting criticisms from the CCPD.
It is therefore, reiterated that these instructions may be brought to the notice of all
concerned for strict compliance.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 19‐1(2)1/2001/SC/ST‐Cell dated 23.2.2006
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Sub:‐ Powers of the Acting Director.
I am directed to invite a reference to the circular letter of even number dated 20.2.2OO6
concerning the above subject and to state that the second para of the letter may be read as
under:‐
"The matter has been examined in consultation with Additional Solicitor General \ and
Ministry of Law and they have opined that since the Acting Directors of Labs./Instts. have been
delegated all Administrative and Financial powers except disciplinary powers, there is no
embargo on the powers of the Acting Directors with regard to the appointment/ promotion of a
person cleared by process provided in Rules."
(81)
Sub:‐ Merger of Cost Accountants Cadre with Finance & Accounts Cadre.
I am directed to state that the Governing Body, CSIR in its 166 meeting held on
16.02.2006 has approved that Cost Accountants presently holding the pay scale of Rs. 5500‐
9000, and having the minimum qualification for the post of Assistant (F&A) Gr.I as specified in
Administrative service (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, may be merged with Assistants (F&A)
Gr.I in the pay scale of Rs. 5500‐9000 against the Direct recruitment quota and equal number of
posts of Asstt. (F&A) Gr.I may be added in the Finance & Accounts Cadre. Their seniority as
Asstt. (F&A) Gr.I may be reckoned from the date, of their switching over to F&A cadre, however,
the service rendered by them in the identical scale as Jr. Cost Accountant may be counted as
approved service, in the Finance and Accounts cadre for the purpose of eligibility for promotion
to the next higher grade in the pay scale of Rs. 6500‐10500.
The incumbents holding the post of Sr. Cost Accountants in the pay scale of Rs. 6500‐
10500 may be merged in Finance & Accounts Cadre at the level of Section Officer (F&A) in the
pay scale of Rs. 6500‐10500 and two posts of Section Officer (F&A) may be added with Finance
& Accounts Cadre. Their seniority as Section Officer (F&A) will be reckoned from the date of
their switching over to Finance & Accounts Cadre, however, the service rendered by them in the
identical scale as Sr. Cost Accountant in the scale of Rs. 6500‐10500 may be counted as
approved service in Finance & Accounts Cadre for the purpose of eligibility for promotion to the
next higher grade i.e. Rs. 10,000‐15200.
However the incumbents holding the post of Jr. Cost Accountants/Cost Accounts Clerk in
the pay scale of Rs.4500‐7000/‐ and Rs. 5000‐8000/‐ respectively, which is less than the scale of
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pay of Assistant (F&A) Gr.I i.e Rs. 5500‐9000 will continue to be governed under the Isolated
Category Scheme till they are promoted to the scale of Rs. 5500‐9000, but they may be allowed
to compete in the Limited Departmental Examination for the post of Assistant (F&A) Gr.I. Once
the Incumbents are promoted/appointed to the scale of Rs. 5500‐9000, they will be merged
with the Finance & Accounts Cadre at the level of Assistant (F&A) Gr.I.
In view of the above decision of G.B., CSIR in future there will be no recruitment to the
post of Cost Accountant at any level under Isolated Category.
Details of incumbents holding Cost Accountant/Sr. Cost Accountant posts under isolated
category and merged with Finance & Accounts Cadre may be sent directly to Deputy Secretary
(EI), CSIR Hqrs. for incorporating their names in the seniority list.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 17/92/8/2000‐E.II dated 16.5.2006
(82)
Sub:‐ Intelligence Bureau clearance in respect of Indian Nationals who had stayed/have been
staying abroad in the preceding five years, selected for appointment in CSIR Labs/Instts.
I am directed to state that as per the provision contained in para 5 of CSIR Circular letter
No. 5(2)/74‐O&M dated" 15.05.1997 (copy enclosed), in, the, case of appointment of
candidates living abroad at the time of selection or who had stayed abroad during the
preceding five years, clearance is needed from the Intelligence Bureau. In case the
appointments are to be in sensitive area irrespective of the rank, the extant procedure of prior
detailed verification of character and antecedents will continue to be followed.
Labs./Instts. have been seeking clarification from time to time, as to whether candidates
who are either living abroad or had stayed abroad in the preceding five years and who have
been considered for appointment in non‐sensitive area may be allowed to join duty without
prior clearance from Intelligence Bureau, particularly in view of the urgent requirement of
manpower for the major Projects. The matter has been examined in consultation with Govt. of
India, DoPT, who have advised that prior clearance of Intelligence Bureau is necessary in case
the candidate has lived abroad or living abroad even on appointment in non‐sensitive
Ministries/Deptts. and no exemption can be granted. Accordingly, it has been decided with the
approval of DG, CSIR. That in all cases of appointment where a candidate is living abroad at the
time of selection or had stayed abroad during the preceding five years, prior clearance from I.B
through CSIR Hqrs. is required to be obtained before the candidate is allowed to join duty.
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(83)
Sub:‐ Representations from Council employees on service matters.
I am directed to invite your kind attention to this office Circular letter No.17(226)/97‐E.II
dated 24.11.1997 (copy enclosed) on the above subject and to state that it has been observed
that in spite of these instructions, representations (including advance copies) are being sent by
the employees addressed to the Hon'ble President/VP,CSIR, DG, CSIR and other higher
authorities directly. The competent authority has therefore, desired that the contents of CSIR
Circular dated 24.11.1997 may be brought to the notice of all employees which inter‐alia reads
as under:
"No appeal or representation to a higher authority must be made unless the

appropriate lower authority has already rejected the claim or refused relief or ignored or unduly
delayed the disposal of the case. Representation to still higher authorities must not be made
unless all means of securing attention or redress from lower authority have been exhausted and
even in such cases the representation must be submitted through proper channel".
The above instructions may kindly be brought to the notice of all the employees of your
Lab/Instt. for information, guidance and strict observance. Any representation received directly
from the employees of the Lab/Instt. will therefore not be entertained.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 17(66)/94‐PPS dated 23.5.2006
(84)
In continuation to this office letter No. 4‐71(Circular)/2005‐E.II dated 27.12.2005 on the

above subject, I am directed to state that the Competent Authority has approved that the
deferment of recruitment of staff will not effect absorption of Casual Workers Identified under
“CSIR Casual Workers Absorption scheme 1990” and “CSIR Casual Workers Absorption scheme
1995.
You are therefore requested to process the cases of absorption of Casual Workers
identified under the above mentioned schemes accordingly.
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(85)
Sub:‐ Maintenance of separate reservation rosters for Persons with Disabilities‐reg.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of the D.O. letter No. 11‐3/CCD/2004/2256

dated 20.4.2006 received from Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, addressed to Dr.
R.A. Masheskar, Secretary, DSIR, ‐for maintenance of separate reservation rosters for Persons
with Disabilities, reserve vacancies for them and in case the vacancies do not fall against the
reserved points, the advertisement must indicate the points on which f the advertised vacancies
fall.
It is requested that these instructions may kindly be brought to the notice of all
concerned for information, guidance and compliance.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 19‐1(2)/2006/SC/ST‐Cell dated 9.6.2006
No. 11‐3/CCD/2004 dated 20.4.2006

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Government of India
As you may be aware, as per Section 33‐of the' Persons with Disabilities (Equal
Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, every establishment is
required to reserve atleast 3% vacancies (1% each shall be reserved for persons suffering from
(i) I blindness or low vision; (ii) hearing impairment; (iii) locomotor disability or cerebral palsy in
the posts identified for each disability) for persons with disabilities. Department of Personnel
& f Training had issued the list of identified posts in 1996, which was reviewed and a fresh list
was notified by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment in 2001.
Since its inception in 1998, our office has been scanning the Employment News/News
Papers and brining the non‐compliance to the notice of concerned
Ministries/Departments/Organizations even though it is the responsibility of each
establishment to ensure that the statutory provisions of the Act are complied with. We have
observed that even after we have issued Show Cause Notices, summoned the concerned
officers and passed orders, the same organizations continue to publish advertisements for filling
up vacancies without providing reservation for persons with disabilities or indicating that the
vacancies do not fall against the reserved points of the roster. As a result, our office has to issue
Show Cause Notices time and again to the same Ministry/Department/Organization suo‐motu
and a large number of people also file complaints. This not only results in avoidable wastage of
resources across the organizations and this office, but also deprives the persons with disabilities
of their entitlement.
Department of Personnel & Training have now also issued consolidated instructions for
implementation of 3% reservation for persons with disabilities vide O.M. No.36035/3/2004‐
Estt.(Res) dated 29.12.2005. As per para 28 of the said instructions, Liaison Officers appointed
to look after reservation matters for SCs/STs shall also work as Liaison Officers for reservation
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Matters relating to persons with disabilities and shall ensure compliance of these instructions.
I, therefore, request you to kindly direct all concerned in your Ministry/Department and
its attached offices to ensure that they maintain separate reservation rosters for persons with
liabilities, reserve vacancies for them and in case the vacancies do not fail against the reserved
the advertisement must indicate the points on which the advertised vacancies fall. Submission
of returns as required under Section 34 of the Act in the forms prescribed in the persons with
Disabilities Rules, 1996 and instructions of the DOP&T may also please be ensured. They may
also be advised to issue necessary directions for the Liaison Officers to ensure compliance with
the provisions of the Act & the instructions of DOP&T. A copy of the directions forwarded to the
organizations may please be sent to this office.
(86)
Sub:‐ Retention in service beyond 50 years (for Groups ‘A’ and ‘B’ services) & 55 years (for
Groups ‘C’ and ‘D’ service) of age under FR 56(j) – constitution of Review Committee &
Representation Committees.
In continuation to this office letter No. 7(54/4)/56‐EII dated 19th March, 1986, on the
above subject, I am directed to forward herewith the revised constitution of Review Committee
and Representation Committee as given in Annexure I, which has been approved by DG, CSIR.
The time schedule for such review under FR 56(j) will be the same as contained in CSIR
letter No. 7(54)/4/56‐EII dated 3rd December, 1985. You are, therefore, requested to review
cases falling under FR 56 (j) and send a report of action taken biannually as already requested
side DO letter No. 15‐1/56/2006‐O&M dated 7th March, 2006 form DG, CSIR to all Director of
Labs/Instts.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 7(54/41/IF)56‐EII dated 22.6.2006
(Enclosure to CSIR letter No. 7(54/41/IF)56‐E.II dated 22nd June, 2006

Schedule of Review and Representative Committees to be constituted under FR 56(j)
NAME OF POST REVIEW COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIN COMMITTEE
I. Common Cadre Staff in
CSIR Hqrs. & National
Labs./Instts
(review meetings to be
handled at CSIR Hqrs.)
(i) Group‐A Officer 1. J.S(Admn.) Two Directors in the scale of
(Officers in the scale of 2. F.A Rs. 22400‐24500.
Rs. 8000‐13000 & above) (Final orders will be passes (Final orders will be passed by
by JS(A). the VP, CSIR)
(ii) Group‐B Officers 1. Deputy Secretary/Sr. Dy 1. Director of a Lab.
(Officers in the scale off Secretary 2. F.A
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Rs. 6500‐10500& below) 2. Dy. FA/Sr.Dy. FA (Final orders will be
(Final orders will be passed by DG, CSIR)
passed by JS(A).
II. Staff other than Common
Cadre Staff.
(i) CSIR Hqrs.(Group‐(A) Two Director in the grade of No representation will be
(a) Officers in the scale of Rs. Addl. Secy. allowed since the
18400‐22400 & above. (Final orders will be passed by recommendations of the
President, CSIR if the Review Committee are to be
recommendations are accepted at the level of
accepted by DG, CSIR) President, CSIR.
(b) Officers in the scale of Rs. 1. One Director in the scale 1. DG, CSIR
16400‐20000 & below of Rs. 22400‐24500. 2. Sr. most Director in the
upto the level of Rs. 2. One HoD of the level of scale of Rs. 22400‐24500
8000‐13500 Sci.Gr.IV(6) at CSIR Hqrs. (Final orders will be
(Final orders will be passed by passed by VP, CSIR)
DG, CSIR)
(c) Officers in the scale of Rs. 1. One HoD(CSIR Hqrs.) 1. One Director in the scale
6500‐10500 and below 2. DS(CO) of Rs. 22400‐24500.
except Gr. I& II {Final orders will be 2. One HoD (CSIR Hqrs.)
passed by JS(A)} (Final orders will be
passed by DG, CSIR)
(d) Group‐C &D and Gr. I&II 1. Dy, Secy. (CO) 1. One HoD (CSIR Hqrs.)
2. Dy. FA 2. Sr. Dy. Secy.
{Final orders will be (Final orders will be
passed by JS(A)} passed by DG, CSIR)
(ii) National Labs./Instts.
Group‐A
(a) Officers in the scale of Rs. 1. Two Directors in the No representation will be
18400‐22400 & above scale of Rs. 22400‐24500 allowed since the
(Final orders will be recommendations of the
passed by President, Review Committee are to be
CSIR) accepted at the level of
President, CSIR.
(Enclosure to CSIR letter No. 7(54/41/IF)56‐EII dated 22th June, 2006)
NAME OF POST REVIEW COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION

COMMITTEE
(b) Offices in the scale of Rs. 1. Director of sister 1. Director of a Lab. in
16400‐20000 and below Lab./Instt. the scale of Rs. 22400‐
upto the scale of Rs. 2. Sr. most Scientist in the 24500
8000‐13500 grade of Rs. 18400‐ 2. One HoD (Hqrs.) of the
22400. level of Sci. Gr.IV(5)
(Final orders will be (Final orders will be
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passed by the Director) passed by DG, CSIR).
(c) Offices in the scale of Rs. 1. Sr. most Scientists in the 1. Head of a Division
6500‐10500 in Group‐III Lab. (Hqrs.)
(Rs. 4500‐7000) 2. Sr. COA/COA/AO 2. JS(A)
passed by Director) passed by DG, CSIR)
(ii) Group‐B (Non‐Technical) 1. Sr. most Scientist of the 1. JS(A)
excl. common cadre Lab. 2. FA
officers) 2. Sr. COA/COA/AO (Final orders will be
passed by DG, CSIR)
(iii) Groups C&D& Gr. I & II 1. Sr. COA/COA/AO 1. One HoD (Hqrs.)
2. COFA/F&AO 2. Sr. Dy. Secy./Dy.Secy.
passed by Director) passed by DG, CSIR)
(87)
Sub:‐ Need for strict compliance of instructions/procedure while making Recruitment to

Administrative posts – reg.
I am directed to state that a number of instances have come to notice of CSIR Hqrs.
where recruitment to the Administrative posts has been made without following the proper
rules/ instructions on the subject which has caused embarrassment to the organization and has
been viewed seriously by the Competent Authority.
It is, therefore, emphasized that strict compliance of the provisions / procedures as

contained in ASRP Rules and instructions issued in this regard for time to time may be ensured.
All concerned may kindly be informed accordingly.
(88)
Sub:‐ Reservation of Persons with Disabilities.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy each of DO letter No. 36035/8/2003‐Estt(Res)

dated 27th My,2006 from Hon'ble Minister for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions and
Parliamentary Affairs alongwith OM No. 36035/8/2003‐Estt(Res) dated 26.4.2006 and a note
dated 2.8.2006 received from PS to Minister S&T and Earth Sciences for information and
necessary action.
Copy of CSIR letter No. A‐11017/01/2006‐Estt. Dated 7.9.2006
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OFFICE OF MINISTER OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, EARTH SCIENCES AND VP, CSIR
I am directed to enclose a letter received from the Hon'ble MOS (Personnel) for
providing opportunities to visually challenged candidates while making recruitments. It has
been desired ' by the Hon'ble Minister that the concerned officials should be sensitized towards
this and asked to follow the instructions issued by the Department of Personnel in this matter
as suggested in the enclosed letter.
D.O. No. 36035/8/2003‐Estt.(Res) dated 27th July, 2006 of Ministry of State for Personnel, public
Grievances & Pensions and Parliamentary Affairs.
This Department has received complaints that sometimes recruiting agencies in their
advertisements calling for applications state that blind / partially blind candidates need not
apply as a separate examination would be conducted for visually handicapped candidates. Such
an action is not consistent with the extant instructions‐ on reservation for persons with
disabilities which provide that persons with disabilities selected on their own merit will not be
adjusted against the reserved share of vacancies. As per extant the instructions, persons with
disabilities who are selected on their own merit have to be adjusted against the unreserved
vacancies and. reservation has to be given in addition. If visually handicapped candidates or‐any
other category of handicapped candidates are not allowed to apply‐on the ground that a
separate examination would be conducted for them, the chances of handicapped candidates
being selected on their own merit would be eliminated. My Department has already issued
instructions vide Its P.M. No; 36035/8/200‐Estt(Res) dated the 26'.4.2Q06 to the effect that
persons with disabilities should not be debarred from applying for the posts identified suitable
for them and should be provided opportunity to compete for the unreserved vacancies by
holding a common examination.
I shall be grateful, if officers working in or under your Ministry dealing with recruitments
are sensitized suitably in the matter so that the persons with disabilities are not deprived of the
opportunity to compete for posts which have been identified suitable for them.
(89)
Sub:‐ Scheme for Compassionate appointment under the Central Government –

Determination of vacancies for.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and

Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) O.M.No.14014/3/2005‐Estt.(D) dated 14.6.2006
for further information, compliance and necessary action.
The Competent authority has further approved that for calculating the ceiling of 5% for
compassionate appointment, total direct recruitment vacancies for Group 'C’ & 'D' posts
including Group I & II that have arisen in a year may be taken into account.
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No.14014/3/2005‐Estt. (D) dated the 14th June, 2006
Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension Department of
Personnel & Training
Subject:‐ Scheme for Compassionate Appointment under the Central Government ‐

Determination of vacancies for.
The undersigned is directed to say that the existing Scheme for Compassionate Appointment is
contained in this Department's O.M.No.14014/6/94‐Estt(D) dated the 9th October, as amended
from time to time. Para 7(b) of this O.M. provides that compassionate appointment can be
made upto a maximum of 5% of vacancies under Direct Recruitment quota in any Group 'C or
'D' post.
2. After coming into effect of DOP&T instructions No.2/8/2001 ‐PIC, dated the 16th May, 2001
on optimization of direct recruitment to civilian posts, the direct recruitment would be limited
to 1/3rd of the direct recruitment vacancies arising in the year subject to a further ceiling that
this does not exceed 1% of the total sanctioned strength of the Department. As a result of these
instructions, there has been a continuous reduction in the number of vacancies for direct
recruitment, consequently resulting in availability of very few vacancies or no vacancy under 5%
quota for compassionate appointment. Because of this, the various Ministries have been facing
difficulty in implementing the Scheme for Compassionate Appointment even in the most
deserving cases.
3. On a demand raised by Staff Side in the Standing Committee of the National Council
(JCM) for review of the compassionate appointment Policy, the matter has been
carefully examined and taking into account the fact that the reduction in the number of
vacancies for compassionate. appointment is being caused .due to operation of the
orders on optimization of Direct Recruitment vacancies, the following decisions have
been taken: ‐
While the existing ceiling of 5 %‐for compassionate appointment may not be modified
but the 5% ceiling may be calculated on the basis of al direct recruitment vacancies for Group
'C’ and 'D' posts (excluding technical posts) that have arisen in the year. Total vacancies
available for making direct recruitment would be calculated by deducting vacancies to be field
on the basis of compassionate appointment from vacancies available for direct recruitment in
terms of existing orders on optimization.
4. The instructions contained in the O.M No. 14014/6/94‐Estt(D) dated 9th October, 1998,
as amended from time to time, stand modified to extent mentioned above.
5. The above decision may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information,
guidance and necessary action.
6. Hindi version will follow.
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(90)
Sub:‐ Filling up of vacant posts in CSIR Labs/Instts. – reg.
The undersigned is directed to invite a reference to CSIR Circular No. 4‐

71(Circular)/2005‐E.II dated' 27‐12‐2005 through which Labs./Instts. were informed that an
action on recruitment of staff other than Group‐IV may be deferred forthwith, excepting in the
case of recruitment of staff‐under special recruitment drive to fill up back log vacancies reserve
for SC/ST, compassionate appointments and regularization of identified casual workers as per
the directions of the Court. Attention is also drawn to Ministry of Finance, Deptt. of Expenditure
OM No. 7(2)E.Coord/2005 dated 23‐11‐2005 and OM No. 7(3)E.Coord/2006 dated 22‐7‐2006
endorsed vide CSIR letter No. 1 (36)/92‐Fin. dated 23‐12‐2005 and No. 30‐1(36)/92‐Fin. dated
15.9.2006 respectively. As per these instructions, every Ministry/Department shall undertake
and review of all the posts which are lying vacant for more than six months and that till the
review is completed, no post lying vacant for more than six months should be filled except with
the prior approval of Ministry of Finance, it further reiterated the instructions contained in
DoPT OM No 2/8/2001‐PIC dated 16‐5‐2001 concerning 10% cut in posts and abolition of posts
lying vacant for more than one year.
CSIR had taken up the issue with the Governing Body to grant exemption from the
operation of the aforesaid instructions issued by the Ministry of Finance, Deptt. of Expenditure.
While the Governing Body, CSIR had approved the proposal, Prime Minister's Office has advised
to resolve the issue in consultation with Ministry of Finance. Accordingly, a proposal is being
sent to Secretary, Deptt. of Expenditure, M/o Finance seeking exemption from the operation of
paras A(9) and A(10) of their OM dated 23‐11‐2005 and para 2.6 of OM dated 22‐7‐2006
referred to above. 'Pending receipt of approval of Ministry of Finance, DG, CSIR has desired that
recruitment action on all the posts which are lying vacant for more than six months may be kept
in abeyance excepting vacancies to be filled under special recruitment drive, compassionate
appointments or regularization of identified Casual Workers as per the direction of the Court.
As regards posts which are vacant for less than six months, proposals for seeking approval of
the competent authority to fill up such posts may be sent to CSIR Hqrs. with proper
Justification.
(91)
Sub:‐ Filling up of vacant posts in CSIR Labs/Instts – reg.
The undersigned is directed to invite a reference to OM of even no. dated 11.10.2006

and instructions contained therein.
The issue of filling up of posts which are lying vacant for more than six months, is being
taken up with Cabinet Secretary in consultation with Ministry of Finance as per the orders from
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'President, CSIR. Since it may take some more time to finalize the issue, hence it is suggested
that the proposals; to the fill up all the posts that are lying vacant for less than six months
"including those on which action was postponed in view of CSIR circulars indicated in OM dated
11.10.2006 may be referred to CSIR Hqrs. immediately for consideration and seeking approval
of the competent authority.
(92)
Sub:‐ Recruitment Rules for the post of Staff Officer to DG, CSIR in the pay scale of Rs. 14300‐
400‐18300.
I am directed to state that the Governing Body of CSIR in its 168th meeting held on 8th
December, 2006 has approved the Recruitment Rules for the post of Staff Officer to DG, CSIR
(Rs. 14300‐400‐18300), as follows:‐
1. Title of the Rules: Recruitment Rules for the post of Staff Office to DG, CSIR.
2. Enactment: These Rules shall come into force from the date of notification by CSIR.
3. Scope/applicability: These Rules shall govern recruitment and selection to the post of
Staff Officer to DG, CSIR at CSIR Hqrs.
4. Definition: All words and abbreviations in these Rules shall have been the same meaning
and definition/interpretation as given in the Rules & Regulations and Bye‐laws of CSIR.
5. Scale of Pay: Rs. 14300‐400‐18300,
6. Classification: The post shall be classified as ex‐cadre post.
7. Minimum Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognize

University.
8. Experience: Minimum three years’ experience as Deputy Secretary/Controller of

Administration/Deputy Financial Adviser/Controller of Finance & Accounts/Controller or
Stores & Purchase/Sr. Principal Private Secretary in CSIR or its Laboratories/Institutes.
The candidates must have thorough knowledge of CSIR Rules & Regulations and Bye‐Laws and
should be well versed in computer application and internet use. The candidate should be also
have good interpersonal skills.
The crucial date for determining the eligibility for the post will be 1st January of the year in
which recruitment is held.
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9. Job Recruitment: To manage the secretariat of DG and to provide
secretariat/administrative support to DG, CSIR by way of managing his schedule, security
of files, preparation of notes for DG, CSIR, monitoring actions on issues including briefing
to DG, CSIR and follow up of important administrative activities. He/she should be able
to assist DG, CSIR in his interaction with other Labs/Instts. of CSIR as well as other
Ministries/Departments/Organisations including international agencies.
10. Mode of Recruitment: Recruitment to this post shall be made by deputation on the
basis of merit by borrowing officer from the General Administration/Finance, Stores &
Purchase cadre and Sr. PPS and shall not be absorbed on the said post. The period of
deputation shall be determined by the DGCSIR. On completion of the deputation period,
the incumbent shall be repatriated to his/her own cadre in the grade from which he/she
was deputed to the post of Staff Officer.
11. Constitution of Selection Committee: The Selection Committee for the post shall be
constituted by the Director‐General, CSIR as follows:
a) DG, CSIR or his nominee ‐ Chairman

b) Two Director of CSIR Labs./Instts. ‐ Member
c) Joint Secretary (Admn.) Member
d) Financial Adviser, CSIR ‐ Member
e) Representative of SC/ST
(at the level of Joint Secretary ‐ Member
to Govt. of India)
(Quorum: Four Member including the Chairman)
The Screening Committee will be constituted by the DG, CSIR from amongst the
members of the Selection Committee considering of at least three members, which will
short‐list the candidates to be invited for interview.
12. Appointing Authority: Director General, CSIR.
13. Fixation of pay: The pay of the appointee to this post shall be fixed as per rules
14. Power to relax qualifications and other provisions
The DG, CSIR may at his discretion relax the qualification and experience.
Further, in case of any difficult in operation of these rules, DG, CSIR may relax any of the
provisions.
Any clarification relating to interpretation of these Rules shall be by the decision of
Director‐General, CSIR.
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(93)
Sub:‐ Criteria for evaluation of type‐scripts of typewriting Test in Hindi/English.
I am directed to state that it has been brought to the notice of CSIR that different
Laboratories/Institutes are following different criteria for evaluation of typescripts of
typewriting test in Hindi/English, being conducted for recruitment of Administrative posts. In
order to bring uniformity, a committee of exports was constituted to lay down the criteria for
evaluating typed scripts of type‐writing test.
Based on recommendations of that committee. It has been approved that , henceforth,

following criteria for evaluation of type‐scripts of typewriting test in English/Hindi, which also
include counting of mistakes and formula for calculating speed shall be followed:
Typewriting Errors and Number of Corresponding Mistakes:
Sl.No. Description of Typewriting Errors Numbers of Mistakes to be counted

Hindi English
1. Paragraph Indenting – It should be One One
uniformly 5 spaces for each paragraph
2. Overlapping/Piling up of letters (also One One
known as Faulty Shifted)
3. Overtyping/ ‘X’ing of word or even full One One
line
4. Mis‐spelt word including One One
Transposition
5. Omission or Commission One One
(In case of commission, it will be
counted towards number of strokes in
evaluation)
6. Erasing is not allowed One One
7. Repetition of any number of words One One
(only once to be counted as mistake)
8. Each repeated mistake One One
9. Punctuation marks; Omission of Half Half
punctuation marks in typing
10. Irregular Line Spacing Half Half
Irregular left margin
Highly Irregular Right margin
11. Omission of Space between words Half Half
12. Difference in space, if not the Half mistake each Half mistake each
following: time time
Full Stop – 2 spaces
Question Mark – 2 spaces
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Coma Mark – 1 space
Hyphen(Beginning & after) – No
space
13. Wrong syllabification (Division of If there is any If there is any
words) irregular division of words. variation, than that is variation, than that is
specified, it is to be specified, it is to be
Following is the description where counted as one counted as one
division of words is permitted: mistake mistake
‐ As they are pronounced, like
precaution (pre‐cau‐tion)
‐ Separating prefixes and
suffixes
‐ Words having double
consonants (like Suc‐cess)
‐ Compound Words (like
underestimated)
Where division of words is not

at all permitted:
‐ If there is only one syllable,
then there will be no division
‐ When only two/three letters
remains to be typed
‐ Figures and Proper Nouns are
not divided.
‐ Last word of Paragraph/page
should not be divided.
‐ Separating prefixes or suffixes.
14. Extra space in middle of the word Half Half

15. Extra space between words Ignore Ignore
16. Mechanical error or Machine mistakes Can be ignored Can be ignored
can be ignored
17. Incomplete last word of the passage No mistake No mistake
18. Capital letter errors. Not applicable Half
Scheme of Test:
(a) Qualifying speed for English type‐writing test: 30 wpm/Hindi type‐writing test 25 wpm.
(b) Duration of Typewriting Test: 10 minutes on Manual Typewriter.
(c) Question paper should not be of less than 1500 storks.
(d) Question paper should be set up/devised by a professional so appointed.
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Formula for calculating typewriting speed in Hindi/English:
No. of words (‐) Number of Mistakes

10
(Means: Number of words divided by ten minus number of mistakes)
OR
No. of strokes (‐) Number of Mistakes

50
(Means: Number of words divided by ten minus number of mistakes)
The above criteria may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned of your
Laboratory/Institute for information and compliance.
(94)
Sub:‐Representation of Scheduled Castes/Tribes and Minorities on Selection

Boards/Committee.
I am directed to forward herewith Department of Personnel & Training OM No.

39016/7(S)/2006‐Estt.(B) dated 8.1.2007 for information, guidance, compliance and necessary
action.
2. The Half yearly report and the annual report for minorities in the prescribed Performa
should be sent to Deputy Secretary, SC/ST Cell, CSIR Hqrs. as per the schedule given in the OM
referred to above.
Copy of CSIR letter No.17(68)/2005‐E‐II dated 15.3.2007
No. 39016/7(S)/2006‐Estt.(B) New Delhi, 08th January, 2007

Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of
Subject:‐ Prime Minister's New 15‐Point Programme for the Welfare of Minorities‐Measures to
give special consideration to minorities in recruitment.
The undersigned is directed to invite attention to the instructions contained in this

Departments O.M. No. 390l6/9(s)/89‐Estt,(B) dated 16th August, 1990 (copy enclosed) regarding
inclusion of one member belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and one Member
belonging to minority community in the Selection Committees/Boards constituted for making
recruitment to Group 'C’ and Group ‘D’ posts.
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2. As the various Ministries/Departments etc, are aware, the Prime Minister's New 15‐
Point Programme for the welfare of Minorities, inter‐alia provides for giving special
consideration to minorities in recruitment and for this purpose making the Selection
Committees representative. Available evidence indicates that the representation of
minorities in .Government service and public sector employment is not satisfactory and
certainly not in proportion to the population of the minorities. Government is
committed, to ensuring fair representation to the minorities in Government
employment, including public sector enterprises, public sector banks and financial
institutions and. the Railways. To this end, it is expected that the Central and State
Governments will give special consideration to minorities in appointments.
3. All heads of Departments, public sector enterprises, public sector banks and financial
institutions, quasi‐Government organisations, autonomous bodies etc, and all
appointing authorities may be instructed to scrupulously observe the following
guidelines:‐
i. The composition of Selection Committees should be representative. It should be
mandatory to have one member belonging to' SC/ST and one ‐member belonging to
minority community in Selection Boards/Committees for ' making recruitment to 10 or
more vacancies.
ii. Where the number of vacancies against which selection is to be made is less than 10,
efforts should be made to have the Scheduled Caste/Tribes officer, and a Minority
community officer included in such Committees/Boards.
iii. Wide publicity should be given to all appointments in Government, public sector
enterprises and public sector banks and financial, institutions. Advertisements should be
issued in the language(s) spoken by large number of people of the State/UTs, apart from
English and Hindi. Further, for Group C & D level posts, having only basic qualifying
requirements, information about vacancies for recruitment should also be disseminated
through schools and colleges in that area, in addition to normal channels.
iv. Where there is concentration, of minority community population in local areas, the
vacancy circular in local, language may be distributed in those areas by suitable
arrangements.
4. With a view to monitoring the trends in recruitment of minorities, all the

Ministries/Departments are requested to submit Half Yearly/Annual Reports in the
enclosed proforma‐I and II respectively to this Department with a copy to Ministry of
Minority Affairs. The report should .include information in respect of their
attached/subordinate offices/autonomous bodies also. The consolidated report in
respect of all public sector enterprises and public sector banks and financial institutions
will be sent by the Department of Public Enterprises and the Department of Economic
Affairs respectively. Ministry of Home Affairs will furnish the consolidated data in
respect of the Central Police Forces/Central Para Military Forces and also issue suitable
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guidelines to State Governments for recruitment/representation of Minorities in State
Police Forces, Report for the half year ending 31st March shall be submitted by 30th
April and that for 30th September by 31st October of every year in Proforma‐I. The
consolidated annual position, for period ending 31st March shall be submitted by 30th
April, each year in Proforma‐II. The first half yearly report, shall be for the period ending
31st March, 2007.
5. It is further requested that the information relating to the total number of existing
employees (Group‐wise) and those belonging to minority communities, as on
31.03.2007 may also be furnished to this Department and the Ministry of Minority
Affairs, alongwith the first half yearly report.
6. Similar instructions in respect of public sector enterprises and financial institutions,

including public sector banks will be issued by the Department, of Public Enterprises
and. Ministry of Finance respectively.
Hindi version will follow.
(95)
Sub:‐Revised guidelines for transfer and posting of Common Cadre Officer of CSIR.
The Transfer & Posting Committee constituted by the DG, CSIR has examined the extant
guidelines of the CSIR (issued vide letter No.3‐33/51/75‐EI) dated 7.7.2004 in the perspective of
the CVC circular (No.98/VGL/60) dated 15.4.1999, the Ministry of Finance (Department of
Expenditure) O.M. No.7(3)E‐Coord/2006 dated 22.07.2006 on economy measures, the
dislocation of work in the Labs/Institutes of the CSIR on the transfer of a Common Cadre Officer
(CCO) as well as the personal problems caused to the transferred officer due to dislocation of
family life and children's education. The CVC circular No.98/VGL/60 dated 15.4.1999 brought to
the notice of DG, CSIR by the CVO on 16.1.2006 stipulates that "officials posted on sensitive
posts should be rotated every 2/3 years to avoid developing vested interests". The Ministry of
Finance (Department of Expenditure) O.M. No.7(3)E‐Cord./2006 dated 22.07.2006 on economy
measures advises all Ministries to review the transfer policies and the frequency and the
periodicity of transfer of officials, as frequent transfers cause avoidable instability, resulting in
inadequate development of expertise and grasp of the responsibilities, besides resulting in
avoidable expenditure. It has been observed by the TPC that there is a need of a meeting
ground among these two sets of instructions in view of the distance between different
Labs/Institutes of CSIR as well as dislocation caused to the Common Cadre Officers if there is a
frequent transfer.
In view of the above and in supersession of all the earlier orders relating to transfer and
posting guidelines, the DG CSIR, on the recommendations of the Transfer & Posting Committee,
has approved the following guidelines for transfer and posting of Common Cadre Officers:
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A. The Procedure:
1. In the normal situation, the transfers will be effected with the approval of DG, CSIR on
the recommendations of the Transfer & Posting Committee usually in the month of
January or February of every year. Reasons for transfer will be substantiated by the TPC
as per the guidelines. If the DG, CSIR changes any of the recommendations of the TPC,
the reason should be substantiated. Approval on the recommendations of the TPC
would be accorded by the DG, CSIR as soon as possible, and in no case, later than 3
(Three) available working days of submission of the recommendations.
2. Directors of the concerned labs may be consulted, as far as possible, before transfer of a
Common Cadre Officer from/to their labs. The Directors need to appreciate that their
views are required to be balanced with the availability of the officers and exigencies of
the situation. Co‐operation of all concerned, i.e. the Directors and concerned officers
will be needed to make the process viable. The Directors need to appreciate that the
non‐release of transferred officers, if and when it happens, would affect the entire
transfer chain.
3. Stay particulars of all the Common Cadre Officers will be placed on the CSIR Website in
order to make the system and process transparent. The Directors as well as Common
Cadre Officers are welcome to send their suggestions to the Transfer and Posting
Committee by the end of December every year so that these may be taken into account
while effecting the transfers.
However, SI. No. 2 & 3 of the procedure will not be applied in the TPC meeting to be
held in 2007 because of the exigencies of the situation.
B. Transfer in Public Interest:
1. All the Common Cadre Officers will ordinarily be considered for transfer after 5 years of
stay at a Laboratory/Institute. However, the DG, CSIR will have the discretion to transfer
any officer of the common cadre in public interest, under exceptional circumstances.
2. In case the concerned officer has a need to retain accommodation at the earlier station
for educational or medical purpose, the retention at earlier station would be permitted
for one year, or in extraordinary cases for two years, on payment of normal licence fee.
3. All the three heads of Common Cadre i.e. CO A, CoSP and CoFA in a lab will not be
moved simultaneously.
4. Officers on promotion will invariably be transferred out of their present station unless
there is a special reason, to be noted by the TPC
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5. Officers having only 3 (three) years or less service before retirement will, as far as
possible, be retained at the same station even on promotion or otherwise barring
exception, at the discretion of the competent authority.
6. Female employees will be accommodated, as far as possible, within the same

station/region, but not in the same Lab./Hqrs., subject to felt needs and availability of
vacancies. Wherever the spouse of an officer is working in a CSIR Lab/Institute the
transfer will be effected, as far as possible, in the same station subject to felt needs and
availability of vacancy.
7. The relieving orders/instructions will become a part of the transfer order.
8. Transfer orders will be issued well before the start of academic session, preferably in the
month of February/March. These orders shall become effective uniformly from April
15th of the calendar year. This will enable the incumbents to complete the task
associated with the financial year ending in terms of accounts, administration and
purchase.
9. In case an officer on promotion does not comply with the transfer orders, the promotion
will be with‐held.
However, SI. No. B.8 will not be applicable in the TPC meeting to be held in 2007 because of
the exigencies of the situation.
C. Transfer on request:
1. Transfer on request of a Common Cadre Officer can be considered on medical

emergency or other genuine personal reasons subject to availability of vacancy provided
the officer has served 3 years in a Lab/Institute or 2 years in a Lab/Institute at a difficult
station (Jorhat, Karaikudi, Dhanbad, Palampur, Bhavnagar). However, every Common
Cadre Officer will be required to serve at least one tenure at one of the difficult stations.
2. Such requests which are mutually agreeable will also be considered.

3. Officers transferred on request will be eligible for TA, Joining Time and other allowances
as per rules if they have served for 3 years or more at a normal station and 2 years or
more at a difficult station. In other cases of transfer on personal requests, the officers
will not be eligible for TA/Joining Time etc.
4. Officers with less than 3(three) years of service before superannuation may be
transferred to a station of their choice subject to felt needs and availability of vacancies.
Further, such officers will not be transferred from their present station without their
consent.
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The above guidelines will come into effect from the date of issue. It is requested that
these guidelines may be brought to the notice of all Common Cadre Officers.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3/4/2007‐E.I dated 18.5.2007
(96)
Sub:‐ Guidelines for transfer and posting of Common Cadre Officers of CSIR – Addendum
thereto.
Ref: CSIR letter No. 3/4/2007‐E.I dated 18.5.2007
Further to the Guidelines for transfer and posting of Common Cadre Officers issued vide
CSIR letter dated 18.5,2007, the DG, CSIR has been pleased to add the following provision as
point No. B‐10 thereto:‐
“Transfer to the same station, will not be considered unless the officer serves at least two years
outside the station".
Copy of letter No. 3/4/2007‐E.I dated 6.6.2007
(97)
Reference is invited to CSIR Circulars No. 4‐71(Circular)/2005‐E.II dated 26‐9‐2005 and

27‐12‐2005 on the above cited subject, wherein Directors were requested to submit a note on
their proposed staff profile and were directed to defer recruitment action on all posts, except
Group‐IV posts and vacancies to be filled under special recruitment drive, compassionate
appointments or regularization of identified casual worker as per the directions of the Court.
Subsequently, CSIR, vide Circulars dated 11‐10‐2006 and 19‐1‐2007, directed Labs./Instts. to
seek specific approval of CSIR for filling up such vacancies which are lying vacant for less than six
months.
Ministry of Finance, Deptt. of Expenditure vide their OMs dated 23‐11‐2005 and 22‐7‐
2006 had issued instructions imposing a ban on filling up of the posts lying vacant for more than
six months pending consultation with Ministry of Finance, Deptt. of expenditure and deemed
abolition of posts lying vacant for more than one year. The matter was taken up with the
Ministry of Finance, Deptt. of Expenditure, which has now granted exemption to CSIR from the
operation of the aforesaid instructions in respect of scientific and technical post's. However,
the DoPT OM No. 2/8/2001‐PIC dated 16‐5‐2001 restricting direct recruitment to 1/3rd of
Direct Recruitment vacancies occurring in each year, is still applicable to CSIR and a request for
a waiver from the operation of this OM is still under consideration of
Government.
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The Committee on optimization of administrative and support staff may take time to
finalize its recommendation. As such, DG, CSIR has desired that Directors of CSIR Labs./Instts.
may review the collective decision taken in Directors' Conference held on 22‐12‐2005 on the
issue and send their views.
As regards Non‐Tech. posts lying vacant for more than six months as on 31‐10‐2007,
including posts for which recruitment action has already been initiated by the Labs./Instts. with
the permission of CSIR Hqrs., full details may be furnished. Kindly ensure that your comments
along with the required information are sent to us within 15 days from the date of receipt of
this letter, so that a considered decision could be on the matter.
Copy of CSIR letter No. DO No. 4‐10(35)/2004‐E.II dated 22.10.2007
(98)
Sub:‐ Special efforts to fill up the reserved vacancies of SCs, STs and OBC.
Attention is invited to this Department's O.M No.36.012/17/2002‐Estt,(Res)

dated 6.11.2003 which, in regard to the procedure for filling up the reserved
vacancies of the SCs/STs/OBCs in case of direct recruitment, inter alia, provides as
follows:
" If sufficient number of suitable SC/ST/OBC candidates are not available to fill up
vacancies reserved for them in the first attempt of recruitment, a second attempt shall
be made for recruiting suitable candidates, belonging .to‐ the concerned category in the
same recruitment year or as early as possible before the next recruitment to fill up these
vacancies".
2. The undersigned is directed to say that earnest efforts should be made to fill up the
reserved vacancies in the initial year of recruitment itself as per instructions referred‐ to above.
If done so, there would hardly be any chance of reserved vacancies remaining vacant and
creation of backlog reserved vacancies.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 19‐1(1_2007/SC/ST/ & OBC‐Cell dated 26.10.2007
(99)
Sub:‐ Appointment of close relatives of the CSIR Officers/staff in CSIR

Labs./lnstt./Hqs‐ Clarification thereof.
I am directed to invite a reference to CSIR circulars No. 1/40/78‐O&M dated 22.2.1980,

4.6.1980, 13.11.1980 and 15.12.1980 on the subject cited above, regarding approval of DG, CSIR
for clearance from close relationship angle for appointment of close relations of CSIR
employees in CSIR Hqs./Labs./lnstts. and to say that DG, CSIR has been pleased to decide that
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the permission from close relationship angle, both for regular appointment and Project
Assistant may be discontinued forthwith. Accordingly, in future proposal seeking clearance from
close relationship angle for regular appointment and for appointment as Project Assistant need
not be referred to CSIR Hqs. However, as already communicated vide CSIR letter dated
22.2.1981 and 6.7.1981, it may be ensured that no relaxation is granted in qualification and/or
experience while appointing close relatives and also that the employee related to the applicant
is not associated in any way with the process of selection of such close relatives at any stage in
the recruitment process.
However, to keep an overall check on the number of such appointments of close

relations, in the Lab./lnstt either on regular basis or as Project Assistant, the Labs./lnstts are
required to furnish details of such appointments of close relations in the Annual Report of
Manpower.
concerned in your Lab./lnstt. for guidance and compliance.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 4‐73/2006‐E.II dated 23.1.2008
(100)
Sub:‐ Appointment of close relatives of the CSIR Officers/staff in CSIR

Labs./lnstt./Hqs‐ further Clarification thereof.
In continuation of this office Circular letter of even number dated 23.1.2008 on the
subject cited above, I am to say that proposal seeking permission from close relationship angle,
both for regular appointment and Project Assistant may not be sent to CSIR Hqrs. except cases
involving Director's close relations and appointment.
The other conditions stipulated in that circular Letter dated 23.1.2008 will apply.
concerned in your Lab./lnstt. for guidance and compliance.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 4‐73/2006‐E.II dated 28.3.2008
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(101)
Sub:‐ Formulation of procedure for holding a Departmental Promotion Committee meeting.
DG, CSIR has constituted the following Committee to recommend formulation of detailed
step by step procedure for holding a Departmental promotion Committee meeting and the
action subsequent to the recommendations of the Departmental Promotion committee:‐
1. Dr. S. Sivaram, Director, NCL, Pune : Chairman

2. Joint Secretary (Admn.), CSIR : Member
3. Financial Advisor, CSIR : Member
4. Chief Vigilance Officer, CSIR : Member
5. Legal Advisor, CSIR : Member
6. Sh. N. Jayaram, DS (LA) : Member Convener
The term of reference of the Committee is as under
Laying down step‐by‐step procedure for holding a DPC and the action subsequent to the
recommendations of DPC.
The committee will submit its recommendations to DG, CSIR by 30.5.2008.
Until the procedure for holding a DPC is formulated, all meetings of DPC will be put on hold.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3‐3(e)/2008‐E.I dated 2.5.2008
(102)
Sub:‐ Guidelines regarding grant of vigilance clearance.
I am to forward herewith a copy of the Office Memorandum no. 11012/11/2007‐Estt.(A)

of the Govt. of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions(Deptt. of Personnel
and Training) dated 14th December, 2007 on the subject cited above for your information,
guidance and necessary action, with a request that the copies of the same may kindly be
provided to all concerned.
As regards para 7 of above DOPT OM dated 14th December, 2007, DOPT has clarified that
action to be taken in cases where penalty has already been imposed is a matter covered under
the DPC guidelines. Such cases are not covered under the DOPT OM dated 14.12.2007. as
regards the cases of S&T Staff, the same are to be regulated as per procedure notified vide CSIR
circulars No. 17/66/94‐PPS dated 8.5.1998 and 2.8.2000.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 15‐6(82)/98‐O&M‐II dated 17.6.2008
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No. 11012/11/2007‐Estt (A) Dated the 14th December. 2007
Government of India Ministry of Personnel 8c Pubic Grievances & Pensions (Department of
Subject:‐ Guidelines regarding grant of vigilance clearance to members of the Central Civil
Services/Central Civil posts.
The undersigned is directed to say that the matter regarding guidelines for giving
vigilance clearance to members of the Central CM: Services/ Central Civil posts has been
reviewed by the Department of Personnel & Training and if has been decided that the following
guidelines "for the grant of vigilance clearance to the Government servants belonging to the
Central Civil Services/ Central Civil posts shall be applicable with immediate effect:
1. These orders regarding accordance of vigilance clearance to members of the Central

Civil Services/posts shall be applicable with respect to (a) empanelment (b) any
deputation for which clearance Is necessary, (c) appointments to sensitive posts and
assignments to training programmes (except mandatory training). In all these cases, the
vigilance status may be placed before and considered by the Competent Authority
before a decision is taken.
2. The circumstances under which vigilance clearance shall not be withheld shall be as
under:
a) Vigilance clearance shall not be withheld due to the filing of a complaint unless it is
established on the basis of at least a preliminary inquiry or on the basis of any
information that the concerned Department may already have in its possession, that
there is, prima facie, substance to verifiable allegations regarding (i) corruption (ii)
possession of assets disproportionate to known sources of income (iii) moral, turpitude
(iv) vacation of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964
b) Vigilance clearance shall not be withheld if a preliminary inquiry mentioned in 2(a)

above takes more man three months to be completed.
c) Vigilance clearance shall not be withheld unless (i) the officer is under suspension (ii) a
chargesheet has been Issued against the officer in a disciplinary proceeding and the
proceeding Is pending {III) orders for instituting disciplinary proceeding against the
officer have been issued by the Disciplinary Authority provided that the chargesheet is
served within three months from the date of passing such order (iv) chargesheet has
been filed in a Court by the Investigating Agency in a criminal case and the case is
pending (v) orders for instituting a criminal case against the officer have been issued by
the Disciplinary Authority provided that the chargesheet is served within three months
from the date of initiating proceedings (vi) sanction for investigation or prosecution has
been granted by the Competent Authority in a case under the PC Act or any other
criminal matter (vii) an FIR has been filed or a case registered by the concerned
Department against the officer provided that the charge sheet is served within three
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months from the date of filing/registering the FIR/case and (viii) The officer is involved in
a trap/raid case on charges of corruption and investigation is pending.
d) Vigilance clearance shall not be withheld due to an FIR filed on the basis of a private
complaint unless a chargesheet has been filed by the investigating agency provided that'
there are no directions to the contrary by a competent court of law.
e) Vigilance clearance shall not be withheld even after sanction for prosecution if the
investigating agency has not been able to complete its investigations and file charges
within a period of two years. However, such vigilance clearance will entitle the officer to
be considered only to be appointed to non‐sensitive posts and premature repatriation to
the parent cadre in case he is on deputation and not for any other dispensation listed in
para 1 of this OM..
3. In cases where complaints have been referred to the administrative

authority concerned, and no substantive response has been received from
such administrative authority concerned within three months from the date on
which the reference was made, the Disciplinary Authority may provide a copy
of the complaint to the officer concerned to seek his comments, If the
comments are found to be prima facie satisfactory by the Competent
Authority, vigilance clearance shall be accorded.
4. Vigilance clearance shall be decided on a case‐by‐case basis by the

Competent Authority keeping in view the sensitivity of the purpose, the gravity of the
charges and the facts and circumstances, in the following situations:
a) Where the investigating agency has found no substance In the allegation but the Court
refuses to permit closure of the FIR,; and
b) Where the investigating agency/inquiry officer holds the charges as proved but the
competent administrative authority differs, or the converse.
5. While considering cases for grant of vigilance clearance for the purpose of
empanelment of members of the Central Civil Services/Central Civil posts of a particular
batch, the vigilance clearance/status will continue to be ascertained from the respective
Cadre Authority, in all such cases, the comments of the Central Vigilance Commission
will he obtained. However if no comments are received within a period of 3 months, it
will the presumed that there is nothing adverse against the officer on the records of me
body concerned.
6. Vigilance clearance will be issued in all cases with the approval of the Head of Vigilance
Division for officers upto one level below their seniority in service. In the case of officers
of the level of Additional Secretary/Secretary, this will be issued with the approval of the
Secretary. In case of doubt, orders of the Secretary will be obtained keeping in view the
purpose for which the vigilance clearance is required by the indenting authority.
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7. Vigilance clearance will not normally be granted for a period of three years after the
currency of the punishment, if a minor penalty has been imposed on an officer. In case
of Imposition of a major penalty, vigilance Clearance will not normally he granted for a
period of five years, after the currency of punishment. During the period, the
performance of the officer should be closely watched.
8. Insofar as the personnel serving in the Indian audit and accounts

Department are concerned, these instructions have been issued after
consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
9. All the Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the above guidelines for the
notice of all concerned for information and compliance
(103)
Sub:‐ Referring of cases for withdrawal of resignation by Ministries/Departments – guidelines

reg.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and

Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) O.M. No. 28035/2/2007‐Estt.(A) dated
4.12.2007 information, compliance and necessary action.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 5‐1(33)/2008‐PD dated 8.7.2008.
F. No. 28035/2/2007‐Estt.(A) 4th December, 2007

Government of India ‘Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training
Subject:‐ Referring of cases for withdrawal of resignation by Ministries/Departments‐ guidelines

regarding.
The undersigned is directed to draw the attention of the Ministries/ Departments/

Administrative Authorities to rule 26 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 wherein it is provided
that resignation from service or a post, unless it is allowed to be withdrawn in the public
interest by the appointing authority, entails forfeiture of past service. Sub‐rule (4) of this rule
provides the conditions under which the appointing authority may permit a person to withdraw
his resignation in the public interest. One of the conditions is that the period of absence from
duty between the date on which resignation became effective and the date on which the
person is allowed to resume duty as a result of permission to withdraw resignation is not more
than 90 days.
2. The purpose of the aforesaid provision is that once a person has been relieved of his
appointment on acceptance of his resignation letter, his relation in that post with the
Government gets terminated. An exceptional provision to consider a request for withdrawal of
the resignation was made in view of the possibility that the circumstances under which the
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individual resigned from the post materially changed soon after his resignation, thus making the
purpose of his resignation infructuous. The time limit of 90 days between the date on which the
resignation became effective and the date on. which he is allowed to resume duties after
withdrawal of resignation is very sacrosanct to the scheme of acceptance of withdrawal of
resignation by the Government. Of late, this Department has been receiving proposals from
Ministries/Departments seeking relaxation in the above time limit by invoking rule 88 of the CCS
(Pension) Rules. In most of such cases, it was found that not only had the individual not given
his application for withdrawal soon after the acceptance of resignation but also did not have
convincing reasons for the same, The Administrative Departments have also been forwarding
such requests to this Department in a routine manner.
3. The matter has been reviewed in this Department and it has been decided that it is only in
exceptional cases, which are properly justified from the point of public interest by the
Administrative Department concerned, would this Department entertain any request to relax
the above time limit of 90 days. Even in such exceptional cases, proposals will be considered
only if the time limit is exceeded only very marginally. The Ministries/Departments are
therefore advised to avoid sending such proposals to this Department for relaxation under rule
88 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 as far as possible.
(104)
Sub:‐ Deputation of Central Government Employee to ex‐cadre posts under Central/State

Government and on Foreign Service to Central/State PSUs/Autonomous Bodies.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and

Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training O.M. No. 6/7/2003‐Estt.(Pay‐II) dated 7.1.2008
information, compliance and necessary action.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 5‐1(25)/2008‐PD dated 16.7.2008
No. 6/7/2003‐Estt.(Pay‐II) dated 7th January, 2008

Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions Department of
Subject:‐ Deputation of Central Government Employee to ex‐cadre posts under Central/State

Government and on Foreign Service to Central/State PSUs/Autonomous Bodies.
Reference is invited to this Department’s O.M. No. 2/29/91‐Estt. (Pay II) dated 5th
January, 1994 which lays down the guidelines relating to deputation of Central/State
Government Employees to ex‐cadre posts under Central/State Government and on Foreign
Service to Central/State PSUs/Autonomous Bodies.
2. Para 8.4 of this O.M. lays down that in cases where extension is beyond the fifth year or
second year in excess o the period prescribed in the Recruitment Rules, the same would
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be allowed only after obtaining the approval of the Department of Personnel and
Training. Whether Central Government is the lending organization of the borrowing
organization.
3. It has now been decided to delegate the powers for extending the deputation in respect
of Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ officials beyond the fifth year or second year in excess of the period
prescribed in the recruitment rules in the ex‐cadre posts to the Borrowing
Authorities/Administrative Ministries/Departments. In such cases, the Competent
Authority for granting approval for extending the deputation period would be the
Secretary of the borrowing authority/Administrative Department for the 4th year or the
first year beyond the normal period prescribed in the Recruitment Rules and the
Minister in charge thereafter. However, while considering the extension, all other
conditions laid down in this Department’s O.M. dated 5th January, 1994, as amended
from time to time, may be taken into consideration and the following may specifically be
examined.
(i) Whether the procedure for granting extension has been followed viz. whether
the individual’s consent and the prior approval of the lending authority has ban
obtained.
(ii) Whether the officer has been given pro‐forma promotion under NBR during the
period of deputation.
(iii) If the scale of the parent cadre post has become higher after grant of a proforma
promotion, whether the pay has been regulated in terms of Para 8.7. & 8.8 of the
O.M. dated 5.1.1994 raid with O.M. dated 20.6.2006.
(iv) Whether the initial appointment on deputation itself was from a higher scale to a
lower scale (which is not permissible as per the guidelines) and if so, whether the
approval of the competent authority has been obtained for such an
appointment.
(v) In cases of overstay on deputation the case may be examined in terms of the
provisions laid down in DoPTs O.M. No. AB14017/30/2006‐Estt.(RR) dated
29.11.2006.
If any of the conditions are not fulfilled the proposal may be send to the department of
Personnel and Training for consideration.
4. These orders will take effect from the date of issue. In so far as the persons serving in
the Indian Audit & Accounts Department are concerned, these orders will apply for
deputation outside Indian Audit & Accounts Department. Deputation within Indian Audit
& Accounts Department will be regulated as per orders issued by the office of the
Comptroller & Auditor General of India.
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(105)
Sub:‐ CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965 – Promotion to a higher Grade or post – Clarification regarding
effect of warning etc. on promotion.
I am to forward herewith a copy of the Office Memorandum No. 11012/6/2008‐Estt.(A)

of the Govt. of India. Ministry of Personnel, public Grievances and Pensions (Deptt. of Personnel
and Training) dated 7th July, 2008 on the subject cited above for your information, guidance and
necessary action, with a request that the copies of the same may kindly be provided to all
concerned.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 15‐6(82)/98 O&M dated 18.8.2008
No. 1101276/2008‐Estt (A) 7th July, 2008 Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public
Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training)
Subject: CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 ‐ Promotion to a higher Grade or post ‐Clarifications regarding
effect of warnings etc. on promotion.
The undersigned is directed to refer to the DOPT's O.M. No. 22011/2/78‐Estt. (A) dated
16th February, 1979 on the above mentioned subject and to say that at present, administrative
devices like warning, letter of caution, reprimand etc. are being used by the various
administrative Ministries/Departments for cautioning the Government servants against such
minor lapses as negligence, carelessness, lack of thoroughness and delay in disposal of official
work with a view to toning up efficiency or maintaining discipline. These administrative actions
do not, however, constitute any of the penalties specified in rule 11 of the CCS (CCA) Rules,
1965. Doubts have often been raised about the actual effect of such informal administrative
actions as warning, letter of caution and reprimand on the promotion of a Government servant.
2. In this connection, the existing provisions regarding the effect of warning etc. as
distinguished from Censure on promotion are reiterated and clarified as follows >
(i) There is no objection to the continuance of the practice of issuing oral or written
warnings. However, where a copy of the warning is also kept on the Confidential
Report dossier, it will be taken to constitute an adverse entry and the officer so
warned will have the right to represent against the same in accordance with the
existing instructions relating to communication of adverse remarks and consideration
of representations against them.
(ii) Warnings, letters of caution, reprimands or advisories administered to Government

servants do not amount to a penalty and, therefore, will not constitute a bar for
consideration of such Government servants for promotion.
(iii) Where a departmental proceeding has been instituted, and it is considered that a
Government servant deserves to be penalized for the offence/misconduct, one of the
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prescribed penalties may only be awarded and no warning recordable or otherwise,
should be issued to the Government servant.
The term 'empanelment' occurring in para 1 of DOPT's O.M. No. 11012/11/2007‐Estt. (A) dated
14.12.2007 relating to guidelines on grant of vigilance clearance does not cover cases of
promotion. Cases of promotion of Government servants during the pendency of disciplinary
proceedings would be regulated by DOPT's O.M. No. 22011/4/91‐Estt. (A) dated 14.09.1992,
O.M. No. 22012/1 /99‐Estt. (D) dated 25.10.2004 and after imposition of any of the prescribed
penalties as per O.M. No. 22034/5/2004‐Estt. (D) dated 15.12.2004.
3. All Ministries/Departments are, therefore, requested to keep in view the above guidelines
while dealing with cases of promotion of the Government.
(106)
Sub:‐Amendment in CSIR Administrative Service (Recruitment and Promotion) Rules, 1982 –

Borrowing of officers in General, Finance & Accounts and Stores & Purchase Cadres on fixed
tenure deputation/foreign service term in CSIR.
I am directed to state that the Governing Body in its 171st meeting held on 10th June, 2008
has decided to insert the following clause in the CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment &
Promotion) Rules, 1982 relating to borrowing of officers on deputation/foreign service term in
CSIR in General, Finance & Accounts and Stores & Purchase Cadres on posts in the respective
cadres in the scales of Rs. 14300‐400‐18300, Rs. 12000‐375‐16500 and Rs. 10000‐325‐15200.
“Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, appointment to the posts of this grade may be
made by borrowing officers for a fixed period from Central Government, State Government,
Public Sector Undertaking, Universities recognized scientific institutions and other autonomous
organization, subject to a maximum of 20% of the vacancies in a year, if suitable candidates
from within the CSIR are not available. For such recruitments, the job requirements of the posts
shall be notified for suitable nominations, from which final selection shall be made by a duly
constituted Selection Committee.”
The existing provisions relating to borrowing of officers on deputation basis in Finance &
Accounts and Stores & Purchase cadres in the scale of Rs. 10000‐325‐15200, stand modified to
the extent indicated above.
The above instructions may please be brought to the notice of all concerned for information
and compliance.
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(107)
Sub:‐ Reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in posts filled by promotion.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and

Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) O.M. No. 36028/21 /2008‐Estt.(Res.) dated
29.07.2008 for information, compliance and necessary action.
No.36028/21/2008‐Estt. (Res.) Dated the 29th July, 2008. Government of India Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training
Sub:‐Reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in posts filled by promotion.
The undersigned is directed to say that as per Ministry of Home Affairs O.M. No. 1/12/67‐
Estt (C) dated 11.7.68, there was no reservation for the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe
employees in the matter of promotion by selection from Group C to Group B, within Group B
and from Group B to the lowest rung or category in Group A. However, that O.M. contained a
provision that while assessing the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe employees for such
promotions, they would be given one grading higher than the grading otherwise assignable to
them on the basis of their record of service. The Government vide Department of Personnel &
Administrative Reforms O.M. No.10/41/73‐Estt. (SCT) dated 20.7.1974 withdrew the above
provision and introduced reservation for SCs and STs in the matter of promotion by selection
from Group 'C’ to Group 'B', within Group 'B' and from Group 'B' to the lowest rung of Group IV
posts.
2. This Department has been receiving references seeking clarification whether the provision of
giving higher grading as provided in the O.M. dated 11.7.1968 still continues. It is hereby
clarified that that provision does not exist anymore.
3. All Ministries/ Departments are requested to bring the contents of this O.M. to the notice of
all concerned.
(108)
Sub:‐ Treatment of backlog reserved vacancies of SCs, STs & OBCs as a distinct group and non‐
applicability of 50% ceiling thereon.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public grievance and

Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) O.M. No. 36033/1/2008 Instt.(Res.) dated
15.07.2008 information, compliance and necessary action.
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No. 36033/1/2008‐Estt. (Res.) dated 15.7.2008
Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
Subject:‐ Treatment of backlog reserved vacancies of SCs, STs & OBCs as a distinct group and
non‐applicability of 50% ceiling thereon.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. No. 36012/5/97‐

Estt(Res.) dated 29th August 1997 which provided that 50% limit on reservation would apply to
current as well as backlog reserved vacancies. These instructions were modified by O.M. No.
36012/5/97‐Estt(Res.). Vol.II dated 20.7.2000 to the effect that the backlog reserved vacancies
of Scheduled Caste (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) would be treated as a separate and distinct
group and would not be considered together with the reserved vacancies of the year in which
they are filled for determining the ceiling of 50% reservation on total number of vacancies of
that year. It has now been decided to treat the backlog reserved vacancies of Other Backward
Classes (OBCs) also as a separate and distinct group the same way as the backlog reserved
vacancies of the SCs and STs are treated. Thus, the ceiling of 50% reservation on filling of
reserved vacancies would now apply only to the vacancies which arise in the current year and
the backlog reserved vacancies of SCs, STs and OBCs in case of direct recruitment and backlog
reserved vacancies of SC and STs in case of promotion of earlier years, would be treated as a
separate and distinct group, and would not be considered together with the reserved vacancies
of the year in which they are filled for determining the ceiling of 50% reservation on total
number of vacancies of that year.
2. It is important to note that there is a distinction between the ‘shortfall of reservation’

and number of backlog reserved vacancies in a cadre. The shortfall of reservation of a
particular reserved category in a cadre means the difference between the total number
of reserved posts for that category in the cadre according to the post based reservation
and the number of persons of that category appointed by reservation and holding the
posts in the cadre. On the other hand backlog reserved vacancies of a category are those
vacancies which were earmarked reserved for that category in and earlier recruitment
year according to post based reservation but remained unfilled in the previous
recruitment attempt on account of non availability of suitable candidates belonging to
that category and are still lying unfilled. The following illustration clarifies the difference
between the shortfall of reservation and backlog of reserved vacancies and also the
method of earmarking reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs.
(i) Suppose there is a cadre having a total number of 1000 posts which are filled by
direct recruitment on all India basis by open competition. The number of SC, ST
and OBC employee appointed by reservation in the cadre should ideally be 150,
75 and 270 respectively when all the posts are filled. [Reservation for SCs, STs
and OBCs in such a case is 15%, 7.5% and 27% respectively].
(ii) Suppose all the 1000 posts stood filled in the year 2006 but the number of SC, ST
and OBC employees appointed by reservation was 130, 75 and 100 respectively.
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There was, thus, a shortfall of 20 SCs and 170 OBCs in the cadre in that year
though all the posts were filled.
(iii) (a) Suppose 200 vacancies occurred in the cadre in the recruitment year 2007, of
which 20 were vacated by SCs, 10 by STs and rest by unreserved category
candidates. After vacation of these posts, shortfall of SCs, STs and OBCs in the
cadre became 40, 10 and 170 respectively. Though there was a big shortfall of
SCs, STs and OBCs in the cadre, only 100 of these vacancies could be earmarked
reserved because all the 200 vacancies were current vacancies and limit of 50%
on reservation in a year would apply on these vacancies.
(b) Shortfall of STs was 10 which is less than 7.5% of total vacancies. Therefore, 10
vacancies could only be earmarked reserved for STs. Shortfall of SCs and OBCs
was more than 15% and 27% respectively of the current vacancies. Therefore,
15% of the current vacancies were straightway earmarked reserved for SCs and
27% for OBCs i.e. 30 vacancies were earmarked reserved for SCs and 54 vacancies
for the OBCs. Applying the above principle, 94 vacancies were earmarked
reserved. This left room for 6 (100‐(10+30+54)) more vacancies to be earmarked
reserved to make up the shortfall. These 6 vacancies were apportioned between
SCs and OBCs in the ration of percentage of reservation prescribed for these
categories viz. 15:27 subject to the condition that the number of vacancies
earmarked reserved for any category was not more than the shortfall of that
category. Thus, the earmarking of reservation in respect of the vacancies of the
year 2007 was 30 for SCs, 10 for STs and 58 for OBCs (fractions were rounded off
to the nearest whole number).
(c) Suppose only 20 SC candidates, 5 ST candidates and 50 OBC candidates could be
appointed in the recruitment year 2007 against the vacancies reserved for them.
Thus, 12 vacancies of SCs, 5 vacancies of STs and 8 vacancies of OBCs which were
earmarked reserved could not be filled and remained vacant. These 12 vacancies
of SCs, 5 vacancies of STs and 8 vacancies of OBCs which were earmarked
reserved but remained vacant in the recruitment attempt will be treated as
backlog vacancies for the subsequent recruitment year. After the recruitment
process for the year 2007 was over, total number of posts filled was 975, of
which 130, 70 and 150 were held respectively by SCs, STs and OBCs. It may be
noted that shortfall of reservation of SCs, STs and OBCs at this stage was 20, 5
and 120 respectively but number of backlog reserved vacancies of SCs, STs and
OBCs was 12,5 and 8 respectively.
(iv) Suppose 200 vacancies occur in the recruitment year 2008 of which 20 are
vacated by SCs, 10 by STs and 20 by OBCs. At this stage shortfall of SCs, STs and
OBCs will be 40, 15 and 140 respectively. Total vacancies in the year would be
200+12+5+8=225, of which 200 are current vacancies and 25 are backlog
vacancies. 25 backlog reserved vacancies of SCs , STs and OBCs will be treated as
a separate and distinct group and will be kept reserved‐12 for SCs, 5 for STs and
8 for OBCs. Of the 200 current vacancies, not more than 100 can be earmarked
reserved. By applying the same principles as in the year 2007, out of 200 current
vacancies, 28 are earmarked reserved for SCs, 10 for STs and 62 for OBCs. Thus
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the number of vacancies reserved for SCs, STs and OBCs in the recruitment year
2008, including the backlog reserved, will be 40, 15and 70 respectively. If only 35
SCs, 12 STs and 50 OBCs became available to fill up the reserved vacancies, 5
vacancies of SCs, 3 vacancies of STs and 20 vacancies of OBCs will be kept vacant
and will be treated as backlog reserved vacancies for the subsequent recruitment
year.
3. If sufficient number of suitable SC/ST/OBC candidates do not become available to fill up

the vacancies reserved for them in the first attempt of recruitment, a second attempt
should be made for recruiting suitable candidates belonging to the concerned category
in the same recruitment year so that the backlog to the concerned category next
recruitment year so that the backlog reserved vacancies are not created. If, even after
making such efforts, the reserved vacancies are not filled and backlog reserved
vacancies are carried forward to the subsequent recruitment year, concerted efforts
should be made to fill up the backlog reserved vacancies as soon as possible.
4. These orders take effect from the date of issue of this O.M. However, the cases, where
the vacancies have already been advertised in accordance with the provisions existing
prior to issue of this O.M. need not be reopened.
5. It is requested that contents of this O.M may be brought to the notice of all concerned.
(109)
Sub:‐ Representation from Council employees on service matter.
I am directed to invite your kind attention on the subject cited above and to the fact that
the CSIR Labs./lnstts. have been forwarding the representations of Council employees on their
service matters/grievances to CSIR Hqrs. for decision without their comments and prior
examination of the same at the Lab./lnstt. level, stating that the same is self explanatory. Many
such representation can be settled at Lab. level, in accordance with the existing CSIR/Gol Rules
and Instructions on the subject matter.
It is therefore; requested that the representations from Council employees on service

matters may be examined at the Lab./lnstt. in the first instance, if need be there in consultation
with Finance and in case of any specific doubt the same may be referred to
CSIR Hqrs. alongwith the comments including that of Finance and Director of the Lab./lnstt. if
any.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 17/66/7/94‐PPS dated 24.9.2008
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(110)
Sub:‐ Implementation of Sixth Central Pay Commission— regarding corresponding pay rules.
I am directed to state that the Government of India, Ministry of Finance vide OM No.
7/23/2008‐E‐lll (A) dated 30th September, 2008 has communicated the approval to implement
the Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations to autonomous bodies. DG, CSIR in
consultation with FA, CSIR has been pleased to approve the recommendations of Dr. Vikram
Kumar Committee for implementation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations
in respect of CSIR employees (including regular Canteen employees), except the benefit of non‐
functional scale to Section Officer (G/F&A/S&P) and Private Secretary notionally w.e.f. 1.1.1996.
In the case of Private Secretary, non‐functional scale of Rs.8000‐275‐13500 may be extended
w.e.f. 3.10.2003 as has been extended in the case of Section Officer (G/F&A/S&P). In the case of
Rajbhasha staff it has been decided to implement the scales as per the Government of India,
Central Secretariat Official Languages Services, w.e.f. 1.1.2006. Accordingly, the corresponding
revised pay scales based on Sixth Central Pay Commission for the existing CSIR employees
belonging to different cadres is given in Annexure I.
In the case of Scientist Gr. IV and Directors covered under PB‐3 and PB‐4, DG, CSIR has
decided to withhold implementation of Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations for the
present. They may be paid an interim amount of Rs. 50,000/‐ (Rupees fifty thousand only) each
after taking an undertaking for adjustment of this amount from the arrears payable after
fixation of pay.
The fixation of pay and payment of arrears to CSIR employees, may be regulated as per
Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, notified vide G.S.R. No. 622(E) dated 29th
August, 2008 wef. 1.1.2006 and the instructions contained in Ministry of Finance OM No.
1/1/2008‐IC dated 30th August, 2008 (copies enclosed).
The 10% of the additional expenditure on account of revised pay structure based CCS(RP),
Rules 2008 to be met out of Laboratory Reserve Fund.
Post/Grade Revised Pay Structure in CSIR

Pre-Revised Pay Scale
Name of Pay Corresponding Corresponding
Band/Scale Pay Bands/Scales Grade Pay
Gr.III(1) 4500-125-7000 PB-2 9300-34800 4200
Note: To be placed in Rs. 5000-8000 w.e.f. 1.1.2006 and the pay may be fixed as
per Note 2B below Rule 7 of CCS (RP) Rules 2008
Gr.III(2) 5500-200-9000 PB-2 9300-34800 4200
Gr.III(3) 6500-200-10500 To PB-2 9300-34800 4600
be placed in 7450-
225-13500
Gr.III(4) 8000-275-13500 PB-3 15600-39100 5400
Gr.III(5) 10000-375-15200 PB-3 15600-39100 6600
Gr.III(6) 12000-375-16500 PB-3 15600-39100 7600
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Gr.III(7) 14300-400-18300 PB-4 37400-67000 8700
Gr. II(1) 3050-75-3950-80- PB-1 5200-20200 1900
4590
Gr. II(2) 4500-125-7000 PB-1 5200-20200 2800
Gr. II(3) 5500-175-9000 PB-2 9300-34800 4200
Gr. II(4) 6500-200-10500 To PB-2 9300-34800 4600
be placed in 7450-
225-11500
Gr. I(1) 2550-55-2660-60- PB-1 5200-20200 1800
3200
Note:- To be places as per Note 1 below Rule 7 of CCS (RP) Rules 2008 in PB-
1with Grade Pay of Rs. 1800
Gr. I(2) 2650-65-3300-70- PB-1 5200-20200 1900
4000
Note:- To be places as per Note 1 below Rule 7 of CCS (RP) Rules 2008
Gr. I(3) 3050-75-3950-80- PB-1 5200-20200 2400

4590 To be placed in
4000-100-6000
w.e.f. 1.1.2006
Gr. I(4) 4500-125-7000 PB-1 5200-20200 2800
2550-55-2660-60- -1S/PB-1 4440-7440/5200- 1300/1800
3200 20200
Gr. D (Non-Tech.) Note: (1) To be places as per Note 1 below Rule 7 of CCS (RP) Rules 2008
and in PB-1with Grade Pay of Rs. 180
Safaiwala/Washboy (2)* All the post of Canteen staff in Gr. D will be placed in the revised
(Canteen)* pay band PB-1 along with grade pay of Rs. 1800 once the staff
occupying these pos is suitably retrained and made multi skilled.
Gr. Bearer, 2610-3540 -1S/PB-1 4440-7440/5200- 1400/1800
Tea/Coffee Maker 20200
(Canteen) Note: All the post of Canteen staff in Gr. D will be placed in the revised pay
band PB-1 along with grade pay of Rs. 1800 once the staff occupying
these pos is suitably retrained and made multi skilled.
Gr. D (Non-Tech.) 2650-65-3300-70- -1S/PB-1 4440-7440/5200- 1650/1900
4000 20200
Note:- To be placed as per Note 1 below Rule 7 of CCS (RP) Rules 2008
Assistant Gr.lll (G/F&A/S&P); 3050-75-3950-80- PB-1 5200-20200 1900

Gr. D prom.post and 4590
Asstt. Halwai-cum-Cook/
Clerk (Canteen)
Assistant Gr. 11 4000-100-6000 PB-1 5200-20200 2400
(G/F&A/S&P) and Jr.
Stenographer and Asstt
Manager-cum-Store-keeper
(Canteen)
Assistant Gr. 1 (G/F&A/S&P) 5500-175-9000 PB-2 9300-34800 4200
and Sr. Stenographer
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Note:- To be placed in the pre-revised scale of Rs. 6500-10500 wef. 15th September,
2006 in accordance with DoPT OM dated 25th September, 2006.
Section Officer (G/F&A/S&P) 6500-200-10500 To PB-2 9300-34800 4800

and Private Secretary be placed in 7500-
250-12000
Section Officer (G/F&A/S&P) 8000-275-13500 PB-3 15600-39100 5400
and Private Secretary {NFS}
Note:- Private Secretary with four years approved service in the grade of Rs. 6500-200-
10500 may be granted NFS in pay scale of Rs. 8000-275-13500 wef. 3.10.2003, on the
lines extended in the case of Section Officers (G/F&A/S&P).
Under Secretary/ F & A O/S 10000-325-15200 PB-3 15600-39100 6600

&P0
Deputy Secretary/ Dy. 12000-375-16500 PB-3 15600-39100 7600
FA/CoS&P or equivalent
Sr.Dy. Secretary/ Sr. Dy. 14300-400-18300 PB-4 37400-67000 8700
F.A/ CoS&P(SG) or
equivalent
Jr Hindi Translator (Isolated 5000-150-8000 To be PB-2 9300-34800 4200
Post) placed in 6500-10500
w.e.f. 1.1.2006
Sr. Hindi Translator (Isolated 5500-175-9000 To be PB-2 9300-34800 4600
Post) placed in 7450-225-
11500 w.e.f. 1.1.2006
Hindi Officer (Isolated Post) 6500-200-10500 To PB-3 15600-39100 5400
be placed in 8000-
275-13500 w.e.f.
1.1.2006
Hindi Officer (Isolated Post) 8000-275-13500 To PB-3 15600-39100 6600
be placed in 10000-
325-15200 w.e.f.
1.1.2006
Sr. Hindi Officer(SG)* 10000-325-15200 PB-3 15600-39100 6600
(Isolated Post)
*Note to be considered for promotion under ACP in grade pay of Rs.7600 on completion
of required service in the grade.
Driver (Isolated Post) 3050-75-3950-80- PB-1 5200-20200 1900

4590
Driver (Isolated Post) 4000-100-6000 PB-1 5200-20200 2400

Jr. Cost Accountant (Isolated 5000-150-8000 To PB-2 9300-34800 4200
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Post) be placed in 6500-
10500 w.e.f.
1.1.2006 and
merged with F&A
Cadre
Security 5000-150-8000 & PB-2 9300-34800 4200
Assistant/Watch and Ward 5500-175-9000 To
Assistant (Isolated Post) be placed in 6500-
200-10500
Security 6500-200-10500 To PB-2 9300-34800 4600
Assistant/Watch and Ward be placed in 7450-
Assistant (Isolated Post) 225-11500
Security 8000-275-13500 PB-3 15600-39100 5400
Assistant/Watch and Ward
Assistant (Isolated Post)
Law Officer (Isolated Post) 6500-200-10500 To PB-2 9300-34800 4200
be placed in 7450-
225-11500
Law Officer (Isolated Post) 8000-275-13500 PB-3 15600-39100 5400
Law Officer (Isolated Post) 10000-325-15200 PB-3 15600-39100 6600
Security Officer (Isolated 6500-200-10500 PB-2 9300-34800 4600
Post) Will be placed in
7450-225-11500
Security officer (Isolated 8000-275-13500 PB-3 15600-39100 5400
Post)
Security officer (Isolated 10000-325-15200 PB-3 15600-39100 6600
Post)
Safaiwala (Canteen) 2550-3200 -1S 4440-7440 1300
Manager-cum-Accountant/ 5000-150-8000 PB-2 9300-34800 4200
Manager Gr.ll/ (Canteen)
Copy of letter No. 5‐1(3)/2008‐PD dated 4.10.2008
(111)
Sub:‐ Implementation of Sixth Central Pay Commission Recommendation in CSIR.
In continuation to this officer circular of even number dated 4.10.2008 on the above
subject I am directed to state that Receptionist (Isolated category may be brought over to the
CCS(Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 based on the existing pre‐revised pay scale and placed in the
corresponding pay band and grade pay.
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(112)
Sub:‐ References to CSIR Hqrs. from Laboratories/Institutes on service matters where Powers
have been delegated to Directors‐instructions thereof.
I am directed to state that despite delegation of powers to Directors to take decisions at

Laboratory/Institute level and the policy guidelines issued by CSIR, large number of references
are being received at CSIR Hqrs. from the Laboratory/Institute under the signature of AOs/COAs
on service matters. In order to reduce references to CSIR Hqrs., DG has desired that in future,
before making any reference to CSIR, the matter should be examined by the Administration and
Finance in the Laboratory/Institute in accordance with the instructions issued by CSIR/Govt. of
India from time to time and try to resolve issues at laboratory level wherever powers have been
delegated to Directors. Further, DG, CSIR has desired that the following instruction may
scrupulously be followed by the Laboratory/institute:‐
Any reference to CSIR Hqrs. should be made under the signature of Director with
detailed reason/justification for making such reference and the reason for not taking a decision
at Lab. level.
Staff/Officers should also be asked to desist from making direct representations to

higher authorities in service matters and follow CSIR Grievance Redressal System, as already
notified by CSIR from time to time.
No case of age/qualification relaxation in the case of S&T staff, specially in the case of
Scientists, Group‐IV(1) & (2), should be referred to CSIR Hqrs., and recruitment should be made
strictly as per the provisions contained in the CSIR Service/Recruitment Rules, however,
relaxation in age to SC/ST/OBC candidates etc. will be applicable as per the Govt. of India
instructions issued from time to time.
The Sixth CPC recommendations, in the case of CSIR administrative and technical staff,
may be implemented in accordance with the instructions issued by CSIR vide its Circular dated
4‐10‐2008 and the Govt. of India notification/orders already endorsed to Labs. Wherever,
specific designation is not mentioned in CSIR Circular dated 4‐10‐2008, specially of staff
belonging to Isolated category/canteen, they may be placed in the corresponding pay scales,
based on the adoption of pay scales in identical cases of isolated cadre, other than the scales
adopted in the case of Raj Bhasha Staff. Any reference seeking clarification should be sent
under Director's signature only, after examining the issue at Lab. level and indicating reasons
for making such reference.
As regards anomaly created due to the merger of few scales, thereby requiring changes
in the Recruitment and Assessment Promotion Rules, DG, CSIR has constituted a Committee
under the Chairmanship of Chairman, RAB. Any change in the Assessment Promotion Rules
based on the recommendations of the Committee, will be effective prospectively from 1‐1‐2009
or the date from which GB's approval is obtained.
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DG, CSIR, vide his e‐mail dated 4‐10‐2008 to Directors, has already addressed the issue
of grant of some monetary incentive in the form of additional increments to Group‐II and III
employees having higher qualification, like Ph.D./ME/M.Tech. etc. and directed that all direct
recruitment to the posts of Asstt .Gr.lll and I (Gen/F&A/S&P) and Jr. Stenos. and Sr. Stenos, may
be kept in abeyance, pending finalization of Recruitment Rules for recruitment of staff at the
level of Executive Assistant in the Administrative Cadres, as such, any matter/representation
related to these issues may not be forwarded to CSIR Hqrs. till a final decision on these issues
are taken and notified with the approval of the competent authority.
The above instructions may please be brought to the notice of all concerned for
information and compliance.
(113)
Sub:‐ Revision of income criteria to exclude socially advanced persons/sections (Creamy

Layer) from purview of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
I am directly to forward herewith a copy of DoPT O.M. No. 36033/3/2004‐Estt.(Res.)

dated 14.10.2008 for information, compliance and necessary action.
No.36033/3/2004‐Estt. (Res.) 14th October, 2008

Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of
Subject:‐ Revision of income criteria to exclude socially advanced persons/sections (Creamy

Layer) from the purview of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
The undersigned is directed to invite attention to this Department's O.M

No.36012/22/93‐Estt(SCT) dated 8th September, 1993 which inter alia provided
that sons and daughters of persons gross annual income of Rs.1 lakh or above for a period of
three consecutive years would fall within the creamy layer and would not be entitled to get the
benefit of reservation available to the Other Backward Classes. The limit of income for
determining the creamy layer status was raised to Rs. 2.5 lakh vide this Department's OM of
even number dated 9:3.2004. It has now been decided to raise the income limit from Rs. 2.5
lakh to Rs. 4.5 lakh per annum for determining the creamy layer amongst the OBCs. Accordingly
the following entry is hereby substituted for the existing entry against Category VI in the
Schedule to the above referred O.M.
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Category Description of Category To whom the rule of exclusion
will apply
VI Income/Wealth Test Son(s) and daughter(s) of
(a) Persons having gross
annual income of Rs. 4.5 lakh
or above or possessing wealth
above the exemption limit as
prescribed in the Wealth Tax
Act for period of three
consecutive years.
b)Persons in Categories I, II; III
and V A who are not
disentitled to the benefit of
reservation but have income
from other sources of wealth
which will bring them within
the income/wealth criteria
mentioned In (a) above.
Explanation:
Income from salaries or
agricultural land shall not be
clubbed.
2. The provisions of this Office Memorandum take effect from the 3rd October, 2008.
3. All the Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the contents of this Office
Memorandum to the notice of all concerned.
(114)
Sub:‐ References to CSIR Hqrs. from Labs/Instts. on service matters where Powers have been
delegated to Director‐instructions thereof.
I am directed to refer to 'CSIR letter No. 5‐1(3)/2008‐PD dated 21st October, 2008
(Circular No. 434) on the subject cited above and to draw your specific attention to Points No. 1
& 2 which are as follows:
1. Any reference to CSIR Hqrs. should be‐made under the signature of Director
with detailed reason/justification for making such reference and the reason for
not taking a decision at laboratory level.
2. Staff/Officers should also be asked to desist from making direct representations

to higher authorities in service matters and follow CSIR Grievance Redressal System, as
already notified by CSIR from time to time.
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It has been observed that in spite of the above circular, references are continued to be
received at CSIR Hqrs. without required examination at the laboratory level/without any
justification/reason for not taking decision at laboratory level etc. which results in unwanted
delay in disposing of representations at the laboratory.
In view of the above, it is requested to kindly ensure that instructions contained in the
above referred circular letter are invariably followed. It is also informed that any reference
which is not in accordance with the above referred circular will not be entertained.
Your kind cooperation in this regard is solicited for improving the overall
efficiency of administration.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 17(66)/2009‐Lab.Admn.III dated 4.3.2009
(115)
Sub:‐ Classification of posts under CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of DoPT O.M. No. 11012/7/2008‐Estt. (A) dated
17.4.2009 along with the notification of Gazatte of India Extraordinary S.O.946 (E) dated
09.04.2009 for information, compliance and necessary action.
No.11012/7/2008‐Estt (A) Dated the 17th April, 2009

Subject:‐ Classification of posts under the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965
Under the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, all Central
Government posts are classified into four categories, viz., Groups "A", "B", "C" and “D". This
classification at present is based on the norms prescribed by the Department of Personnel and
Training vide S.O. 332(E) dated 20.04.1998 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary.
2. As per clause (4) of the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 notified vide
notification No G.S.R. 622(E) dated 29.8.2008, the pay band and grade pay or the pay scales, as
applicable, of every post/grade specified in column 2 of the First Schedule thereto shall be as
specified against it in columns 5 and 6 thereof. Consequent upon the notification of the said
rules, it has become necessary to prescribe revised norms for categorization of posts into the
abovementioned four categories based on the pay band and grade pay or the pay scales as
applicable, as approved by the Government. Accordingly, an Order classifying the various
Central Civil Services posts into Group ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’ and ‘D’ based on the revised norms of pay has
been notified in the Gazette of India Extraordinary vide S.O. 946 (E) dated 09.04.2009. A copy of
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the Order is enclosed. All posts in the Central Civil Services would now stand classified strictly in
accordance with the norms of pay band and grade pay or pay scales as prescribed in the said
Order.
3. In some Ministries/Departments, posts may exist which are not classified as per the norms
laid down by this Department. If, for any specific reason, a Ministry/Department proposes to
classify the posts differently, it would be necessary for that Department to send a specific
proposal to Department of Personnel and Training giving full justification in support of the
proposal within three months of this O.M. so that the exceptions to the norms of classification
laid down in S.O.946 (E) dated 09‐04‐2009 can be notified.
(116)
Sub:‐ Modified Assured Career Progression (MACPS) for the Central Government Civilian
Employees.
I am directed to state that Govt. of India, Deptt. of Personnel and Training vide OM No.
35034/3/2008‐Estt.(D) dated 19th May 2009 has notified the Modified Assured Career
Progression Scheme (MACPS) for the Central Government civilian employees. The scheme is not
automatically applicable to employees of Central Autonomous/Statutory bodies, as such, before
taking a conscious decision to adopt the scheme with the approval of the competent authority,
it has been desired that the financial implications involved due to the implementation of the
MACPS in the case of non‐technical employees in CSIR may be worked out. Accordingly, a copy
of the scheme is being forwarded with the request to intimate the total number of employees,
who would be benefited for financial upgradation under the scheme as on 1st Sept. 2008 and
the tentative financial implications involved. This information may please be intimated to CSIR
latest by 6th June 2009 to enable Headquarters to take a view for adoption of the scheme at
the earliest.
While computing the financial implications, the employees presently covered under
Isolated Category, but eligible for financial upgradation under the MACPS, may also be taken
into account and shown separately.
The MACPS may not be implemented till the same is adopted at CSIR Hqrs. and a circular
to this effect is issued to all Labs./lnstts.
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(117)
Sub:‐ Amendment to the CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982
– regarding
I am directed to state that the DG, CSIR, keeping in view the recommendations of the 6th
Central Pay Commission, has been pleased to approve on 23.5.2009, in his capacity as
Chairman, GB, CSIR that all recruitment through open competitive examination to this posts at
the level of Section Officer and Assistant Grade‐I will be made in a Unified cadre under the
designation ‘Section Officer’ and ‘Executive Assistant’, respectively, from amongst candidates
possessing a University Degree in any discipline and one year Diploma in Computers subject to
ratification by the Governing Body, CSIR.
Accordingly, the following are inserted in CSIR ASRAP Rules – 1982 as mentioned against each:‐
1. (i) “in any discipline and one year In Part II Section II 4 (iii),
diploma in computers”, after Part IV Section II 4 (iii) and Part V
“.......University Degree”. Section II 4 (iii)
(ii) Note: All recruitment through Below the Part II Section II 4 (iii)
open competitive examination Part IV Section II 4 (iii) and Part V
and interview shall be made Section II 4 (iii)
under the designation ‘Section
Officer’ from amongst
candidates possessing a
University Degree in any
discipline and one year Diploma
in Computer’.
2. (i) “in any discipline and one year In Part II Section II 5 (iii),
diploma in computers”, after Part IV Section II 5 (iii) and Part V
“.......University Degree”. Section II 5 (iii)
(ii) Note: All recruitment through Below the Part II Section II 5 (iii)
open competitive examination Part IV Section II 5 (iii) and Part V
and interview shall be made Section II 5 (iii)
under the designation
‘Executive Officer’ from
amongst candidates possessing
a University Degree in any
discipline and one year Diploma
in Computer’.
These orders will be effective from 23.5.2009. this may be brought to the notice of all
concerned.
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(118)
Sub:‐ Amendment to the CSIR Administrative Service (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982
– reg.
I am directed to state that the DG, CSIR, in his capacity as Chairman, GB, CSIR has been
pleased to amend the existing provisions in Part VI(Miscellaneous) ‘B’ of the Administrative
Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982, as under subject to its ratification by GB, CSIR.
(Part VI (Miscellaneous) ‘B’ (Part VI (Miscellaneous) ‘B’
The Selection/Departmental The Selection/Departmental
Promotion Committee for the Promotion Committee for
posts of Officers of Group ‘A’ in the posts of Officers of
the Stores & Purchases Cadre Group ‘A’ in the Stores &
shall be constituted from time to Purchases Cadre shall be
time by the Controlling Authority constituted from time to
as follows: time by the Controlling
Authority as follows:
1. One outside expert to be Chairman 1. DG, CSIR or his Chairman
nominated by the DG, CSIR nominee
2. Three outside experts to be Members 2. Two Directors of Members
nominated by the DG, CSIR National
3. One Director from a Member Laboratories/Institutes
National 3. A representative of Member
Laboratory/Institutes to be DGS&D/DRDO
nominated by the DG, CSIR. 4. Joint Secretary Member
4. Joint Secretary Member (Administration), CSIR (Ex‐officio)
(Administration), CSIR (Ex‐Officio) 5. Financial Adviser, CSIR Member
5. Financial Adviser, CSIR Member 6. Such other Member or (Ex‐officio)
(Ex‐Officio) Members as may be Member
6. Representative of SC/ST Member nominated by DG, CSIR
7. Representative of Member
SC/ST.
Copy of CSIR letter NO. 3/1/2009‐E.I dated 18.6.2009
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(119)
Sub:‐ Orders relating to Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendation, Permission to avail of
mileage points, representation of women in jobs/Committees/Boards, regulation of journey
by air during LTC, Benefit of reservation to Persons with Disability on acquiring disability after
entering into Government service, admissibility/entitlement for travelling by Shatabadi
Express ‐ reg.
I am directed to forward herewith the following DoPT/MoF Office Memorandum issued by

Government of India on the subject cited above for information, guidance and compliance.
S.No. DoPT/MoF OM No. Subject

and date
1. 1/1/2008‐IC dated Fixation of Pay and grant of increment in the revised pay
29.1.2009 structure ‐clarifications regarding.
2. 1/1/2008‐IC dated Date of increment in cases where government servants are not
13.3.2009 able to join post in a particular grade pay on promotion
/appointment on 1st of January of a year due to Sunday or
Gazetted holiday.
3. 2/23/2008‐Estt.(Pay II) Revision of rates of Deputation (Duty) Allowance / pay fixation
dated 28.5.2009 on appointment on the personal staff of Ministers.
4. 11013/7/2008‐Estt.(A) CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 ‐ Permission to avail of mileage
dated 3.6.2009 point earned by Government Servants on tickets purchased for
official tour / visits and acceptance of Tree Companion Ticket"
by Govt. servants introduced from time to time by various
airlines.
5. 36035/3/2009‐ Benefit of reservation to Persons with Disability who acquire
Estt.(Res.) dated disability after entering into Government service
10.6.2009
6. 19030/3/2008‐E.IV Admissibility/ entitlement for traveling by Shatabadi Express.
dated 29.6.2009
7. 35021/2/2009‐Estt.(C) Representation of women members on various Committees /
dated 30.6.2009 Boards concerned with selection to Group C&D posts in
Central Government.
8. 35021/2/2009‐Estt.(C) Concerted efforts to increase representation of women in
dated 3.7.2009 Central Government jobs.
9. 35021 /2/2009‐Estt.{C) Representation of women members on various Committees/
dated 8.7.2009 Boards concerned with selection to posts in Central
Government.
10. 31011/2/2006‐Estt.(A) Regulation of journey by air while availing Leave Travel
dated 27.7.2009 Concession‐clarification regarding.
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F.No.36035/3/2009‐Estt.(Res.) dated 10th June, 2009 of Government of India Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training North Block
Subject:‐Benefit of reservation to persons with disability who acquire disability after entering
into Govt. service.
The undersigned is directed to say that various Ministries/Departments have been

seeking clarification whether a person who acquires disability after entering into Govt. service
shall get the benefit of reservation in services as provided in this Department's OM
No.36035/3/2004‐Estt.(Res.) dated 29.12.2005.
2. It thereby clarified that the OM dated 29.12.2005 does not make any distinction
between persons acquiring disability before or after entering into service. An employee who
acquires disability after entering into service will be entitled to get the benefit of reservation as
a person with disability as provided in the instructions contained in the above referred OM from
the date he produces a valid certificate of disability.
3. All Ministries/Departments etc. are requested to bring it to the notice of all

establishments under their control.
No. 35021/2/2009‐Estt. (C) dated 30th June, 2009

Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance3s & Pensions (Department of
Subject:‐ Representation of Women Members on the various Committees/ Boards concerned

with selection to Group C&D posts in Central Government.
The undersigned in directed to refer to this Department 's O.M. No.35021/1/85‐Estt(c) dated
8th November, 1985 (Copy enclosed) on the subject mentioned above and to say that the
matter has been further considered and reviewed by this Department and it has been decided
that all appointing authorities may be instructed to scrupulously observe the following
guidelines:‐
(i) The composition of selection Committees should be representative. It should be

mandatory to have one woman member in the Selection Boards/ Committees for making
recruitment to ten (10) or more vacancies and lady candidates are expected to be available for
the service / Post.
(ii) Where the number of vacancies against which selection is to be made is less than 10, no
efforts should be spared in finding a lady officer for inclusion in such Committees / Boards.
(iii) In the event of such an officer not being available in the Ministry / Department itself,
there is no objection to nominating lady officer from any other office at the same station.
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(iv) Wide Publicity should be given to all appointments in Government, Advertisements
should be issued in the language (s) spoken by large number of people of the State/UTS, apart
from English and Hindi, Further, for Group ‘C’ level Posts, having only basic qualifying
No. 35021/2/2009‐Estt. (C) dated 8th July, 2009 of Government of India Ministry of Personnel,
Public Grievance & Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training)
Subject:‐ Representation of Women Members on the various Committees/ Boards concerned

with selection to posts in Central Government.
The undersigned in directed to refer to this Department's O.M. of even number dated
30.06.2009 on the subject mentioned above and to say that it has been decided‐ that the
guidelines contained therein will be applicable to selection to all groups of posts in Central
Government. Accordingly, all appointing authorities may be instructed to scrupulously observe
the following guidelines:‐
The composition of selection Committees should be representative. It should be mandatory to

have one woman member in the Selection Boards/ Committees for making recruitment to ten
(10) or more vacancies and lady candidates are expected to be available for the service / Post.
(ii) Where the number of vacancies against which selection is to be made is less than 10,
no efforts should be spared in finding a lady officer for inclusion in such Committees / Boards.
(iii) In the event of such an officer not being available in the Ministry / Department itself,
there is no objection to nominating lady officer from any other office at the same station.
(iv) Wide Publicity should be given to all appointments in Government, Advertisements

should be issued in the language (s) spoken by large number of people of the State/UTs, apart
from English and Hindi. Further, for Group 'C’ level Posts, having only basic qualifying
2. With a view to monitoring the trend in recruitment of women , all Ministries /

Departments are requested to submit a consolidated report including attached / subordinate
offices on the total number of posts and employees group‐ wise and
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(120)
Sub:‐Selection of candidates on direct recruitment basis – Consideration of CRs for selection

of candidates – instructions reg.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of Government of India. Department of Personnel

and Training O.M. No. 22011/3/2008‐Estt D dated 20.8.2008 on the subjected for information,
compliance and necessary action.
No. 22011/3/2008‐Estt (D), 20th August, 2008

Subject:‐ Selection of candidates on direct recruitment basis ‐Consideration of CRs for selection
of candidates ‐ instructions regarding.
The undersigned is directed to invite attention to Department of Personnel and Training

O.M. No. 22011/14/86‐Estt (D) dated 17th June, 1988 providing that whenever officers already
working in the Government apply for appointment by direct recruitment against vacancies
advertised by the Union Public Service Commission, Confidential Reports (CR Dossiers) of such
short listed candidates should be made available by the requisitioning Department to the
Commission before the date of Interview. The above instructions were reiterated in the DoPT
O.M. No.22011/2/97‐lislt. (D) dated January 5, 1998 and No. 22011/4/2005‐Estt(D) dated
19.9.2005 respectively. It was, however, clarified in the circulars that it would not be necessary
to hold up the interview till all the CRs became available. The Commission should consider the
CR Dossiers to the extent they were available for making final recommendations.
2. This issue has been re‐examined in this Department in consultation with the UPSC. No
separate marks or weightage is assigned by the Commission in the selection process to the
service records of the candidates who are Government servants. Giving consideration to the
CRs of only those who are already in Government service and rejecting their candidature on the
grounds that some adverse remarks therein would seem discriminatory since the Commission
are unable to get similar assessment in respect of candidates who are not in Government
service. In actual practice, Interview Board forms its own independent opinion about the
suitability of a candidate having regard to his performance during the interview and the CRs do
not influence the Interview Boards' assessment. However, as per DoPT's OM No. AB
14017/101/91–Estt. (RR) dated 14.7.1993, in case of Direct Recruitment by selection, i.e.
'Selection by Interview', it is the responsibility of the requisitioning Department/ Ministry to
bring to the notice of the Commission any point regarding unsuitability of any candidate (Govt.
servant) from the vigilance angle and the appropriate time for doing so would be the
consultation at the time of preliminary scrutiny when the case is referred by the Commission to
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the Ministry/ Department for comments on the provisional selection of candidates for interview
by the Commission.
3. In view of above facts, it has been decided, in consultation with the UPSC, that the
requirement of providing CRs of short listed candidates (Government servants) who apply for
appointment by direct recruitment against vacancy advertised by the UPSC should be
discontinued forthwith.
(121)
Sub:‐ Review of Scheme for Compassionate Appointment in light of the 6th Pay Commission
recommendations – instructions reg.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of Government of India, Department of

Personnel and Training O.M. No. 14014/2/2009‐Estt.(D) dated 11.12.2009 on the above subject
for information, compliance and necessary action.
F.No.14014/2/2Q09‐Estt(D) dated 11 December, 2009

Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of
Subject:‐ Review of Scheme for Compassionate Appointment in the light of the 6th Pay
Commission recommendations.
The modification of the existing Scheme for Compassionate Appointment has been
considered in the light of the recommendation of the 6th CPC as contained in para 2.2.9 and
2.2.10 of its Report. Accordingly, in partial modification of the Scheme for Compassionate
Appointment issued by this Department vide O.M. No. 14014/6/94‐Estt(D) dated 9th October,
1998, as amended from time to time, it has been decided in consultation with the Department
of Expenditure that for appointment on compassionate grounds, in exceptional circumstances
Government may consider recruiting persons not immediately meeting the minimum
educational standards. "Government may engage them as trainees who will be given the
regular pay bands and grade pay only on acquiring the minimum qualification prescribed under
the recruitment rules. The emoluments of these trainees, during the period of their training and
before they are absorbed in the Government as employees, will be governed by the minimum
of the ‐ 1S pay band of Rs. 4440‐7440 without any grade pay. In addition, they will be granted all
applicable Allowances, like Dearness Allowances, House Rent Allowance and Transport
Allowance at the admissible rates. The same shall be calculated on the minimum of 1S pay band
without any grade pay. The period spent in the – 1S pay band by the future recruits will not be
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counted as service for any purpose as their regular service will start only after they are placed in
the pay band PB‐1 of Rs,5200‐20200 along with grade pay of Rs.1800.
2. The above decision may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information,
guidance and necessary action.
(122)
Sub:‐ Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) for Central Government Civilian
Employees ‐ implementation thereof in CSIR
In continuation of this office letter of even number dated 28.5.2009, forwarding

therewith a copy of the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) notified by the
Govt. of India vide DoPT OM No.35034/3/2008‐Estt.(D) dated 19.5.2009, I am directed to state
that DG, CSIR, in his capacity as Chairman, GB, on the concurrence of Ministry of Finance,
Department of Expenditure vide ID Note No.768010/DS(E.IH)(A)/2010 dated 7.5,2010, has been
pleased to accord approval to the adoption of MACP scheme for CSIR employees who were
covered under the earlier ACP Scheme. The Modified Scheme would be operational w.e.f.
01.09.2008. All the provisions of the MACP scheme may please be strictly adhered to.
Consolidated instructions on the subject may be downloaded from CSIR website.
Further necessary action may please be taken accordingly.
No.35034/3/2008‐Estt (D) dated 19th May, 2009

SUBJECT: ‐ MODIFIED ASSURED CAREER PROGRESSION SCHEME (MACPS) FOR THE CENTRAL
GOVERNMENT CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES.
The Sixth Central Pay Commission in Para 6.1.15 of its report, has recommended
Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme(MACPS). As per the recommendations, financial
upgradation will be available in the next higher grade pay whenever an employee has
completed 12 years continuous service in the same grade. However, not more than two
financial upgradations shall be given in the entire career, as was provided in the previous
Scheme. The Scheme will also be available to all posts belonging to Group "A" whether isolated
or not However, organised Group "A" services will not be covered under the Scheme
2. The Government has considered the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay
Commission for introduction of a MACPS and has accepted the same with further
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modification to grant three financial upgradations under the MACPS at intervals of 10,
20 and 30 years of continuous regular service .
3. The Scheme would be known as "MODIFIED ASSURED CAREER PROGRESSION. SCHEME

(MACPS) FOR THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES. This Scheme is in
supersession of previous ACP Scheme and clarifications issued there under and shall be
applicable to all regularly appointed Group "A", "B", and "C" Central Government Civilian
Employees except officers of the Organised Group "A" Service. The status of Group "D"
employees would cease on their completion of prescribed training, as recommended by
the Sixth Central Pay Commission and would be treated as Group "C" employees. Casual
employees, including those granted 'temporary status' and employees appointed in the
Government only on adhoc or contract basis shall not qualify for benefits under the
aforesaid Scheme. The details of the MACP Scheme and conditions for grant of the
financial upgradation under the Scheme are given in Annexure‐T
4. An Screening Committee shall be constituted in each Department to consider the case

for grant of financial upgradations under the MACP Scheme. The Screening Committee
shall consist of a Chairperson and two members. The members of the Committee shall
comprise officers holding posts which are at least one level above the grade in which the
MACP is to be considered and not below the rank of Under Secretary equivalent in the
Government. The Chairperson should generally be a grade above the members of the
Committee.
5. The recommendations of the Screening Committee shall be placed before the Secretary
in cases where the Committee is constituted in the Ministry/Department or before the
Head of the organisation/competent authority in other cases for approval.
6. In order to prevent undue strain on the administrative machinery, the Screening

Committee shall follow a time‐schedule and meet twice in a financial year — preferably
in the first week of January and first week of July of a year for advance processing of the
cases maturing in that half. Accordingly, cases maturing during the first‐half (April‐
September) of a particular financial year shall be taken up for consideration by the
Screening Committee meeting in the first week of January. Similarly, the Screening
Committee meeting in the first week of July of any financial year shall process the cases
that would be maturing during the second‐half (October‐March) of the same financial
year.
7. However, to make the MACP Scheme operational, the Cadre Controlling Authorities shall
constitute the first Screening Committee within a month from the date of issue of these
instructions to consider the cases maturing upto 30th June, 2009 for grant of benefits
under the MACPS.
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8. In so far as persons serving in The Indian Audit and' Accounts Departments are
concerned, these orders issue after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor
General of India.
9. Any interpretation/clarification of doubt as to the scope and meaning of the provisions

of the MACP Scheme shall be given by the Department of Personnel and Training
(Establishment‐D). The scheme would be operational w.e.f. 0I.0Q‐20Q8, In other words,
financial upgradations as per the provisions of the earlier ACP Scheme (of August, 1999)
would be granted till 31‐08.2008.
10. No stepping up of pay in the pay band or grade pay would be admissible with regard to
junior getting more pay than the senior on account of pay fixation under MACP Scheme.
11. It is clarified that no past cases would be re‐opened. Further, while implementing the
MACP Scheme, the differences in pay scales on account of grant of financial upgradation
under the old ACP Scheme (of August 1999) and under the MACP Scheme within the
same cadre shall not be construed as an anomaly.
ANNEXURE‐I
MODIFIED ASSURED CAREER PROGRESSION SCHEME (MACPS)
1. There shall be three financial upgradation s under the MACPS, counted from the direct entry
grade on completion of 10, 20 and 30 years service respectively. Financial upgradation
under the Scheme will be admissible whenever a person has spent 10 years continuously in
the same grade‐pay.
2. The MACPS envisages merely placement in the immediate next higher grade pay in the
hierarchy of the recommended revised pay bands and grade pay as given in Section 1 , Part‐
A of the first schedule of the CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008. Thus, the grade pay at the time
of financial upgradation under the MACPS can, in certain cases where regular promotion is
not between two successive grades, be different than what is available at the time of
regular promotion. In such cases, the higher grade pay attached to the next promotion post
in the hierarchy of the concerned cadre/organisation will be given only at the time of
regular promotion.
3. The financial upgradation s under the MACPS would be admissible up‐to the highest grade
pay of Rs. 12000/ in the PB‐4.
4. Benefit of pay fixation available at the time of regular promotion shall also be allowed at the
time of financial upgradation under the Scheme. Therefore, the pay shall be raised by 3% of
the total pay in the pay band and the grade pay drawn before such upgradation. There shall,
however, be no further fixation of pay at the time of regular promotion if it is in the same
grade pay as granted under MACPS. However, at the time of actual promotion if it happens
to be in a post carrying higher grade pay than what is available under MACPS, no pay
fixation would be available and only difference of grade pay would be made available. To
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illustrate, in case a Government Servant joins as a direct recruit in the grade pay of Rs. 1900
in PB‐1 and he gets no promotion till completion of 10 years of service, he will be granted
financial upgradation under MACPS in the next higher grade pay of Rs. 2000 and his pay will
be fixed by granting him one increment plus the difference of grade pay (i.e. Rs. 100). After
availing financial upgradation under MACPS, if the Government servant gets his regular
promotion in the hierarchy of his cadre, which is to the grade of Rs. 2400, on regular
promotion, he will only be granted the difference of grade pay between Rs. 2000 and Rs.
2400. No additional increment will be granted at this stage.
5. Promotions earned/upgradation's granted under the ACP Scheme in the past to those
grades which now carry the same grade pay due to merger of pay scales/upgradations of
posts recommended by the Sixth Pay Commission shall be ignored for the purpose of
granting upgradations under Modified ACPS.
The pre‐revised hierarchy (in ascending order) in a particular organization was as under:‐
Rs. 5000‐8000, Rs. 5500‐9000 & Rs. 6500‐10500.
(a) A Government servant who was recruited in the hierarchy in the pre‐revised pay scale
Rs. 5000‐8000 and who did not get a promotion even after 25 years of service prior to
1.1.2006, in his case as on 1.1.2006 he would have got two financial upgradations under
ACP to the next grades in the hierarchy of his organization, i.e., to the pre‐revised scales
of Rs. 5500‐9000 and Rs. 6500‐10500.
(b) Another Government servant recruited in the same hierarchy in the pre‐revised scale of
Rs. 5000‐8000 has also completed about 25 years of service, but he got two promotions
to the next higher grades of Rs. 5500‐9000 & Rs. 6500‐10500 during this period.
In the case of both (a) and (b) above, the promotions/financial upgradations granted under
ACP to the pre‐revised scales of Rs. 5500‐9000 and Rs. 6500‐10500 prior to 1.1.2006 will be
ignored on account of merger of the pre‐revised scales of Rs. 5000‐8000, Rs. 5500‐9000 and Rs.
6500‐10500 recommended by the Sixth CPC As per CCS (RP) Rules, both of them will be granted
grade pay of Rs, 4200 in the pay band PB‐2. After the implementation of MACPS, two financial
upgradations will be granted both in the case of (a) and (b) above to the next higher grade pays
of Rs. 46OO and Rs. 48OO in the pay band PB‐2.
6. In the case of all the employees granted financial upgradations under ACPS till 01.01.2006,
their revised pay will be fixed with reference to the pay scale granted to them under the
ACPS.
6.1. In the case of ACP upgradations granted between 01.01.2006 and 31.08.2008, the
Government servant has the option under the CCS (RP) Rules, 2008 to have his pay fixed in
the revised pay structure either (a) w.e.f. 01.01.2006 with reference to his pre‐revised scale
as on 01.01.2006; or (b) w.e.f. the date of his financial upgradation under ACP with
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reference to the pre‐revised scale granted under ACP. In case of option (b), he shall be
entitled to draw his arrears of pay only from the date of his option i.e. the date of financial
upgradation under ACP.
6.2. In cases where financial upgradation had been granted to Government servants in the next
higher scale in the hierarchy of their cadre as per the provisions of the ACP Scheme of
August, 1999, but whereas as a result of the implementation of Sixth CPC's
recommendations, the next higher post in the hierarchy of the cadre has been upgraded by
granting a higher grade pay, the pay of such employees in the revised pay structure will be
fixed with reference to the higher grade pay granted to the post. To illustrate, in the case of
Jr. Engineer in CPWD, which was granted 1st ACP in his hierarchy to the grade of Asstt
Engineer in the pre‐revised scale of Rs.6500‐10500 corresponding to the revised grade pay
of Rs.4200 in the pay band PB‐2, he will now be granted grade pay of Rs.4600 in the pay
band PB‐2 consequent upon upgradation of the post of Asstt Eriggs. In CPWD by granting
them the grade pay of Rs.4600 in PB‐2 as a result of Sixth CPC's recommendation. However,
from the date of implementation of the MACPS, all the financial upgradations under the
Scheme should be done strictly in accordance with the hierarchy of grade pays in pay bands
as notified vide CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.
7. With regard to fixation of his pay on grant of promotion/financial upgraelation under MACP
Scheme, a Government servant has an option under FR22 (1) (a) (1) to get his pay fixed in
the higher post/ grade pay either from the date of his promotion/upgradation or from the
date of his next increment viz. 1st July of the year, The pay and the date of increment
would be fixed in accordance with clarification no.2 of Department of Expenditure's O.M.
No. 1/1/2008‐IC dated 13.09‐2008.
8. Promotions earned in the post carrying same grade pay in the promotional hierarchy as per
Recruitment Rules shall be counted for the purpose of MACPS.
8.1. Consequent upon the implementation of Sixth CPC's recommendations, grade pay of Rs.
5400 is now in two pay bands viz., PB‐2 and PB‐3. The grade pay of Rs. 5400 in PB‐2 and
Rs.5400 in PB‐3 shall be treated as separate grade pays for the purpose of grant of
upgradations under MACP Scheme.
9. Regular service' for the purposes of the MACPS shall commence from the date of joining of
a post in direct entry grade on a regular basis either on direct recruitment basis or on
absorption/re‐employment basis. Service rendered on adhoc/contract basis before regular
appointment on pre‐appointment training shall not be taken into reckoning. However, past
continuous regular service in another Government Department in a post carrying same
grade pay prior to regular appointment in a new Department, without a break, shall also be
counted towards qualifying regular service for the purposes of MACPS only (and not for the
regular promotions). However, benefits under the MACPS in such cases shall not be
considered till the satisfactory completion of the probation period in the new post.
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10. Past service rendered by a Government employee in a State Government/statutory
body/Autonomous body/Public Sector organisation, before appointment in the
Government shall not be counted towards Regular Service.
11. 'Regular service' shall include all periods spent on deputation/foreign service, study leave
and all other kind of leave, duly sanctioned by the competent authority.
12. The MACPS shall also be applicable to work charged employees, if their service conditions
are comparable with the staff of regular establishment.
13. Existing time‐bound promotion scheme, including in‐situ promotion scheme, Staff Car
Driver Scheme or any other kind of promotion scheme existing for a particular category of
employees in a Ministry/Department or its offices, may continue to be operational for the
concerned category of employees if it is decided by the concerned administrative
authorities to retain such Schemes, after necessary consultations or they may switch‐over
to the MACPS. However, these Schemes shall not run concurrently with the MACPS.
14. The MACPS is directly applicable only to Central Government Civilian employees. It will not
get automatically extended to employees of Central Autonomous/Statutory Bodies under
the administrative control of a Ministry/Department. Keeping in view the financial
implications involved, a conscious decision in this regard shall have to be taken by the
respective Governing Body/Board of Directors and the administrative Ministry concerned
and where it is proposed to adopt the MACPS, prior concurrence of Ministry of Finance
shall be obtained.
15. If a financial upgradations under the MACPS is deferred and not allowed after 10 years in a
grade pay, due to the reason of the employees being unfit or due to departmental
proceedings, etc, this would have consequential effect on the subsequent financial
upgradation which would also, get deferred to the extent of delay in grant of first financial
upgradation.
16. On grant of financial upgradation under the Scheme, there shall be no change in the
designation, classification or higher status. However, financial and certain other benefits
which are linked to the pay drawn by an employee such as HBA, allotment of Government
accommodation shall be permitted.
17. The financial upgradation would be on non‐functional basis subject to fitness, in the
hierarchy of grade pay within the PB‐1. Thereafter for upgradation under the MACPS the
benchmark of 'good' would be applicable till the grade pay of Rs. 6600/‐ in PB‐3. The
benchmark will be 'Very Good' for financial upgradation to the grade pay of Rs. 7600 and
above.
18. In the matter of disciplinary/ penalty proceedings, grant of benefit under the MACPS shall
be subject to rules governing normal promotion. Such cases shall, therefore, be regulated
under the provisions of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 and instructions issued thereunder.
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19. The MACPS contemplates merely placement on personal basis in the immediate higher
Grade pay /grant of financial benefits only and shall not amount to actual/functional
promotion of the employees concerned. Therefore, no reservation orders/roster shall apply
to the MACPS, which shall extend its benefits uniformly to all eligible SC/ST employees also.
However, the rules of reservation in promotion shall be ensured at the time of regular
promotion. For this reason, it shall not be mandatory to associate members of SC/ST in the
Screening Committee meant to consider cases for grant of financial upgradation under the
Scheme.
20. Financial upgradation under the MACPS shall be purely personal to the employee and shall
have no relevance to his seniority position. As such, there shall be no additional financial
upgradation for the senior employees on the ground that the junior employee in the grade
has got higher pay/grade pay under the MACPS.
21. Pay drawn in the pay band and the grade pay allowed under the MACPS shall be taken as
the basis for determining the terminal benefits in respect of the retiring employee.
22. If Group "A" Government employee, who was not covered under the ACP Scheme has now
become entitled to say third financial upgradation directly, having completed 30 year's
regular service, his pay shall be fixed successively in next three immediate higher grade pays
in the hierarchy of revised pay‐bands and grade pays allowing the benefit of 3% pay fixation
at every stage. Pay of persons becoming eligible for second financial upgradation may also
be fixed accordingly.
23. In case an employee is declared surplus in his/her organisation and 'appointed in the same
pay‐scale or lower scale of pay in the new organization, the regular service rendered by
him/her in the previous organisation shall be counted towards the regular service in his/her
new organisation for the purpose of giving financial upgradation under the MACPS.
24. In case of an employee after getting promotion/ACP seeks unilateral transfer on a lower
post or lower scale, he will be entitled only for second and third financial upgradations on
completion of 20/30 years of regular service under the MACPS, as the case may be, from the
date of his initial appointment to the post in the new organization.
25. If a regular promotion has been offered but was refused by the employee before becoming
entitled to a financial upgradation, no financial upgradation shall be allowed as such an
employee has not been stagnated due to lack of opportunities. If, however, financial
upgradation has been allowed due to stagnation and the employees subsequently refuse
the promotion, it shall not be a ground to withdraw the financial upgradation. He shall,
however, not be eligible to be considered for further financial upgradation till he agrees to
be considered for promotion again and the second the next financial upgradation shall also
be deferred to the extent of period of debarment due to the refusal
26. Cases of persons holding higher posts purely on adhoc basis shall also be considered by the
Screening Committee alongwith others. They may be allowed the benefit of financial
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upgradation on reversion to the lower post or if it is beneficial vis‐avis the pay drawn on
adhoc basis.
27. Employees on deputation need not revert to the parent Department for availing the benefit
of financial upgradation under the MACPS. They may exercise a fresh option to draw the pay
in the pay band and the grade pay of the post held by them or the pay plus grade pay
admissible to them under the MACPS, whichever is beneficial.
28. Illustrations
A (i) If a Government servant (LDC) in PB‐I in the Grade Pay of Rs.1900 gets his first regular
promotion (UDC) in the PB‐1 in the Grade Pay of Rs.2400 on completion of 8 years of
service and then continues in the same Grade Pay for further 10 years without any
promotion then he would be eligible for 2nd financial upgradation under the MACPS in
the PB‐1 in the Grade Pay of Rs.2800 after completion of 18 years (8+10 years).
(ii) In case he does not get any promotion thereafter, then he would get 3rd financial
upgradation in the PB‐11 in Grade Pay of Rs.4200 on completion of further 10 years
of service i.e. after 28 years (8+10+10).
(iii) However, if he gets 2nd promotion after 5 years of further service in the pay PB‐II in
the Grade Pay of Rs.4200 (Asstt Grade/Grade “C”) i.e. on completion of 23 years
(8+10+5years) then he would get 3rd financial upgradation after completion of 30
years i.e. 10 years after the 2nd ACP in the PB‐II in the Grade Pay of Rs.4600.
In the above scenario, the pay shall be raised by 3% of the total pay in the Pay Band and
Grade Pay drawn before such upgradation. There shall, however, be no further fixation of
pay at the time of regular promotion if it is in the same Grade Pay or in the higher Grade
Pay, Only the difference of grade pay would be admissible at the time of promotions.
B. If a Government servant (LDC) in PB‐1 in the Grade Pay of Rs.1900 is granted 13th financial
upgradation under the MACPS on completion of 10 years of service in the PB‐1 in the Grade
Pay of Rs.2000 and 5 years later he gets 1st regular promotion (UDC) in PB‐I in the Grade
Pay of Rs.2400, the 2nd financial upgradation under MACPS (in the next Grade Pay w.r.t.
Grade Pay held by Government servant) will be granted on completion of 20 years of
service in PB‐I in the Grade Pay of Rs.2800. On completion of 30 years of service, he will get
3rd ACP in the Grade Pay of Rs. 4200. However, if two promotions are earned before
completion of 20 years, only 3rd financial upgradation would be admissible on completion
of 10 years of service in Grade Pay from the date 2nd promotion or at 30th year of service,
whichever is earlier.
C. If a Government servant has been granted either two regular promotions or 2nd financial
upgradation under the ACP Scheme of August, 1999 after completion of 24 years of regular
service then only 3rd financial upgradation would be admissible to him under the MACPS on
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completion of 30 years of service provided that he has not earned third promotion in the
hierarchy.
No. 35034/3/2008‐Estt(D) dated 16th November, 2009 of Government of India Ministry of

Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training)
Subject:‐ Modified assured career progression scheme (MACPS) for the central government
civilian employees ‐ clarifications regarding.
Reference is invited to the Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT)'s Office

Memorandum of even number dated the 19th May, 2009 regarding the Modified Assured
Career Progression Scheme (MACPS). Consequent upon the implementation of Sixth Pay
Commissions recommendations, the four pre‐revised Group ‘D’ pay scales viz., Rs.2550‐3200,
Rs.2610‐3540, Rs.2610‐4000 and Rs.2650‐4000 have been upgraded and replaced by the
revised pay structure of grade pay of Rs.1800 in the pay band PB‐1. As per the
recommendations of Sixth CPC, Government servants in these four pre‐revised Group 'D' scales
have been granted the Group ‘C’ revised pay structure of grade pay of Rs.1800 in the pay band
PB‐1. It has been decided on the analogy of point‐5 of Annexure‐I of MACPS dated 19.05.2009
that promotions earned or upgradations granted under ACP Scheme of August, 1999 in the past
to the four pay scales mentioned above, which now carry the grade pay of Rs.1800/‐ shall be
ignored for the purpose of MACPS. However, promotions/financial upgradations earned by
existing Group 'D' employees to grade pay of Rs.1900 (pre‐revised scale of Rs.3050‐75‐3590‐80‐
4590) shall be counted for the purpose of MACPS.
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Sub:‐ Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) for Central Government Civilian
Employees – Implementation thereof in CSIR – reg.
I am directed to refer to CSIR Circular letter No, 5‐1 (163)/2009‐PD dated 13,05.2010 on
the subject cited above and to state that in order to consider cases of eligible Common Cadre
Officers of CSIR for financial upgradation under the Modified Assured Career Progression
Scheme (MACPS). It is requested to furnish the requisite information in respect of eligible
Common Cadre Officer of your Lab./lnstt. in the enclosed proforma by 05.08.2010 positively.
It is also requested to intimate in their respect as to whether any vigilance / disciplinary

case is pending
The information may also be sent through email at [email protected].
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3‐27/2010‐E.I dated 27.7.2010
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Name of CCOs who have become eligible for consideration for grant of financial upgradation
under MACP Scheme
Name of the Lab/Instt.
Sl. Name, Post to which Name of post to Name of post to Date from, which Remarks
No. Present Direct which 1st regular which 2nd next' , financial
designation recruitment promotion or 1st ACP regular upgradation is
& D.O.B. was made, its subsequent to direct promotion or admissible, its, Scale
scaie of pay recruitment 2nd ACP or NFS of Pay / grade pay
and date of mentioned at was granted, its {whether on
appointment Column number 3, if scale of completion of
any, was granted, its pay/grade pay 10/20/30 years or
scale of pay/grade and its date stagnation in a single
pay and its date "grade for 10 years)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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Sub:‐ Terms & Conditions governing the appointment of Assistants (Assistants Gr. I) under
CASE 2009 II – reg.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of standard Terms & Conditions governing the
appointment of Assistants (Assistants Gr. I) selected under CASE 2009 II for taking necessary
action at your end.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3‐2(a)/CASE 2009 II – E.I dated 22.10.2010
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE POST OF ASSISTANT (ASSISTANT Gr. I)
1. The appointment is under Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), which is a
Central Autonomous Body registered under the Societies Registration Act 1880.
2. You will be on probation for a period of one year, from the date of taking over charge of
the post. The probationary period may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the
competent authority. During the period of probation, the service may be terminated at any
time without notice and without any reason being assigned.
3. After successful completion of probationary period, the appointment may be terminated at

any time by a month's notice given by either side i.e. the appointee or the appointing
authority, without assigning any reason. The appointing authority, however, reserves the
right of terminating the services of the appointee forthwith or before the expiry of the
stipulated period of notice by making the payment of a sum equivalent to the pay and
allowances for the period of notice or the unexpired portion thereof.
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4. The post is governed by the New Pension Scheme {Defined Contribution Pension Scheme).
5. In respect of others who have joined service before 1.1.2004 in a Government Department
/ Organization where the CCS (Pension) Rules is in vogue, the post will be pensionable
subject to discharge of prorata pension liability by the parent Department, where the
incumbent was working.
6. You will not be entitled to any traveling allowance for reporting for duty or on termination
of your appointment under the Council.
7. Your appointment will be subject to production of following original ‐documents at your

own expense at the time of your reporting for duty:‐
a) Medical Certificate of health and physical fitness from Government Civil Surgeon.
b) Documentary proof in support of date of birth;
c) Documentary proof in support of Caste/Tribe / Community /PWD/Ex Serviceman as
the case may be
d) In case detailed character and antecedents verification had already been carried out by
your present employer (i.e. Central /State Govt./Autonomous Body/PSUs) as per
Attestation Form appearing at Annexure 1 (Attestation Form) of the 'Brochure on
Verification of Character and Antecedents" ‐‐ 3rd Edition, Ministry of Personnel, Public
Grievances & Pensions, 1992 (which may be accessed in CSIR website), the Attestation
Form may be produced through your employer for record and retention in CSIR.
e) Original Certificates of educational qualifications.
9. The appointment is provisional and is subject to the Caste / Tribe / Community certificate
being verified through the proper channels. If the verification reveals that the claim to belong
to Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Other Backward Class or not belonging to creamy
layer, as the case may be, is false, his / her services will be terminated forthwith without
assigning any further reasons and without prejudice to such further action as may be taken
under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code for production of false certificates.
10. You will not be allowed to carry forward your leave earned by you in your previous
appointment.
11. Your services will be liable for transfer to any of the CSIR Laboratories / Institutes anywhere in
India under the administrative control of the Council.
12. You will have to take an oath of allegiance to the Constitution of India.
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13. You will be required to sign a declaration that if married, you will not have more than one
living spouse and, if unmarried, you will not marry for second time while your first spouse is
alive, save with the permission of the competent authority.
14. You will be governed by the provisions of the Central Civil Service (Classification, Control and
Appeal) Rules, Central Civil Services (Conduct Rules) and such other rules or executive orders,
as amended from time to time, to the extent they are made applicable to Council employees.
15. You will be required to intimate the details of applications made for employment elsewhere
prior to taking over charge of the post.
16. You will be liable to be removed from service and such other action, as may be deemed
necessary, if any, of the declaration given or information furnished by you is found to be false
or, if you are found to have willfully suppressed any material information.
17. In this regard any matter not specifically covered in foregoing paragraphs, you will be
governed by the rules and orders applicable to other employees of the Council.
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Sub:‐ Training of Private Secretaries as Section Officer (Gen.) – reg.
Reference is Invited to the Rule 3 (ii) under Section – II of Part II of ASRP Rule 1982, vide
which 25% of the Private Secretaries who have completed minimum six years of approved
service as Private Secretary be made to work as Section Officer (General) for a period of one
year before they are considered for promotion to the post of Under Secretary/Administrative
Officer.
2. It has been observed that a number of Private Secretaries have not been made to work
successfully as Section Officer (Gen.) in terms of said recruitment rules. In view whereof.
They are ineligible for being considered for promotion to the post of US/AO.
3. Therefore, Directors of all Labs/Instts are requested to ensure that all PSs who have
completed 6 years of service in their post be assigned the duties and responsibilities of
SO(G) for a minimum period of one year in order to ensure their eligibility for consideration
for promotion, if they have not yet worked as SO(G).
4. Further, it has been decided by the Competent Authority that COAs/AOs/Head of

Administration in Lab/Instt shall be responsible for ensuring the implementation of
provisions of Rule 3 (ii) under Section – II of Part II of Part Ii of ASRP Rule 1982 as stated
above.
This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 33(113)/87/2010‐E.I dated 2.11.2010
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Sub:‐ Completion of pre appointment formalities to enable newly recruited Section

Officer/Assistants under CASE 2009 II to join the Induction training programme – reg.
Kind reference is invited to this Office Memorandum of even number dated 01/11/2010
wherein it is mentioned that before the Section Officers/Assistants report for training on 21 or
22 Nov. 2010, all pre appointment formalities including medical examination and character &
antecedent verification is to be completed.
The matter has been reviewed and it has been decided that pending receipt of report of
verification of Character and Antecedent, provisional appointment letters in the format
enclosed may be issued (wherever it has been yet been issued) to the candidates selected for
the post of Section Officer (by CSIR Hqrs.)/Assistant (by labs./institutes) as soon as the report of
their being medically fit issued by an appropriate medical authority is received. However, it is o
be noted that the appointee should not be assigned work/project of a sensitive nature until the
receipt of a detailed character and antecedent verification in the format prescribed from the
concerned authorities.
You are requested to take further appropriate action accordingly and instruct all the
appointees that they need to report for induction/orientation training on or before 22nd
November, 2010.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3‐2(a)/CASE 2009‐E.I dated 8.11.2010
Subject: Appointment to the post of Assistant in CSIR and its National Labs./Instts.
Sir,
In continuation of this office letter of even number dated ____________ and having
conveyed your acceptance to the post of Assistant vide your letter dated __________, the
Director __________ has been pleased to appoint you as Assistant on Pay Band 2 Rs. 9300‐
34800 Grade Pay Rs. 4200/‐ plus usual allowances as admissible under the rules the rules to
CSIR employees of your status on the terms and terms and conditions enclosed with this letter.
2. Further, as already informed to you vide this office letter dated 25.10.2010, you are
directed to report at HRDC, Ghaziabad on or before 21st November, 2010 failing which, it
will be presumed that you are no longer interested in joining this post and the offer of
appointment made to you will be treated as cancelled.
The Training Centre (Human Resource Development Centre at Sector – 19, Central Govt.
enclave, Kamla Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad – 201002 (UP) is well provided in terms of
boarding/lodging , recreational facilities and good learning ambience. The details of the
facilities available, location of the Training Centre and its mandate can be viewed at the
website: www.csirhrdc.res.in. In case of any query, you may get in‐touch with Dr. Naresh
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Kumar, Head, HRDC on his office telephone number 0120‐2789882. You can also e‐mail you
query to his e‐mail: [email protected] .
3. The appointment is provisional and subject to :
(i) Verification of your original certificates relating to date of birth and qualification
etc, at the place of your posting;
(ii) Verification of your Caste certificate, in case you belong to Scheduled
Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Classes and have been appointed against
the post reserved for this category, from appropriate authority. If on verification,
it is revealed that your claim of belonging to SC/ST/OBC community, as the case
may be, is false. Your services will be terminated forthwith without assigning any
further reasons and without prejudice to such further action as may be taken
under the provisions of the Rules/Laws.
(iii) Receipt of original Character and Antecedent Verification Report from
appropriate Authorities/your present employer (i.e. Central/State Govt.
Offices/Autonomous Bodies).
(iv) Final decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal, Bangalore in OA Nos.
385/2010 and 386/2010 filed by S/Shri Raman Kimar and Eklabya kumar,
respectively.
4. You are further informed that in case of receipt of adverse report of your Character and
Antecedents, your services are liable to be terminated forthwith without assigning any
reason.
5. You are be on probation for a period of one year from the date of joining the post,
which may be curtailed or extended at the discretion of the competent authority.
(127)
Sub: ‐ Payment of TA/DA to the newly recruited Section Officers/Assistants who have
reported for training directly at HRDC – reg.
I am directed to state that a number of candidates selected for the post of Section
Officers / Assistants under CASE 2009 II have reported for induction training programme
directly at HRDC Ghz and are presently undergoing induction training programme.
A number of requests have been received seeking clarification as to whether the SOs /
Asstts. who have reported directly at HRDC for Induction training programme will be entitled
for TA for their travel to the Lab / Instt where they have been posted.
The matter has been examined in consultation with CSIR Finance and it is clarified that
all SOs / Asstts. recruited under CASE ‐ 2009 II who have reported directly at HRDC for induction
training programme, will be entitled for (1) DA as per rules from the date of their joining at
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HRDC and (2) TA as per rules for their travel to the Labs. / Instts where they have been posted.
The TA/DA will be borne by the respective Labs. / Instts.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3‐2(a)/CASE/2009‐II/EI dated 7.12.2010
(128)
Sub:‐ Re‐orientation Training Programme for Common Cadre Officers in ZOC for DPC
scheduled from 3rd to 5th March, 2011 –reg.
With reference to OM No. 2/70/2011‐JS dated 8.2.2011, it is intimated that the

comprehensive re‐orientation programme for offices in the Zone of Consideration for ensuing
DPC for Group ‘A’ posts (Vacancy Year 20.10.2011 – CoSP and Vacancy Year 2011‐2012) has
now been arranged from 26th, 27th ,28th February and 1st March, 2011 (i.e. 04 days) at HRDC,
Ghaziabad.
2. It is mandatory for officers who are in ZOC to attend this Re‐orientation Training.
3. Head, HRDC may be contacted for details with regard to boarding/loading for the duration of
training and transport to and from HRDC, Ghaziabad.
4. The names of officers in the respective Zones of Consideration for various Group ‘A’ posts is
notified vide this office Circular No. 3‐3(b)/2011‐E.I dated 14.2.2010.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 2/70/2011‐JS dated 14.2.2011
(129)
Sub:‐ Forward herewith the office Memorandums issued by Govt. of India on Reservation and
Promotion.
I am directed to forward herewith the following Office Memorandums issued by

Government of India for information, guidance and compliance.
S.No. Govt. of India OM No. & date Subject

1. DoPT OM No. 36012/45/2005‐ Reservation in promotion – Treatment of SC/ST
Estt,(Res.) dated 10th August, 2010 candidates promoted on their own merit.
2. DoPT OM No. 12016/5/2009‐Estt.(L) Encashment of Earned Leave to be granted to
dated 31st January,2011 officers appointed on contract in various posts
under the Central Government – reg.
3. DoPT OM No. 13026/1/2010‐Estt. Rate of calculating entitlement to Earned Leave
(Leave) dated 7th February, 2011 (E.L.) and Half Pay Leave (HPL)
4. MoF, Deptt. of Exp. OM No. Decision of the Government on the
2(13)/2008‐E.II(B) dated 4th March, recommendation of the Sixth Central Pay
2011 Commission relating to re‐classification of
cities/towns for grant of House Rent Allowance
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(HRA)
5. DoPT OM No. 12011/01/2011‐Estt. Clarification on increase in certain allowances
(Allowance) dated 4th May, 2011 by 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness
Allowances w.e.f. 1.1.2011.
No. 36012/45/2005‐Estt. (Res.) dated 10th August, 2010

Subject:‐ Reservation in promotion – Treatment of SC/ST candidates promoted on their own

merit.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. No. 36028/17/2001‐

Estt. (Res.) dated 11th July, 2002 which clarified that SC/ST candidates appointed by promotion
on their own merit and not owing to reservation or relaxation of qualification will be adjusted
against un‐reserved points of the reservation roster and not against reserved points. It was
subsequently clarified by this Department’s O.M. No. 36028/17/2001‐Estt. (Res.) dated
31.1.2005 that the above referred O.M. took effect from 11.7.2002 and that concept of own
merit did not apply to the promotions made by on‐selection method.
2. Central Administration Tribunal, Madras Bench in O.A. No. 900/2005

[S.Kalugasalamoorthy v/s. Union of India & Others] has set aside the O.M. No.
36028/17/2001‐Estt. (Res.) dated 31.1.2005 and held that when a person is selected
on the basis of his own seniority, the scope of considering and counting him against
quota reserved for SCs does not arise. The High Court of Judicature at Madras in the
matter of UOI v/s S. Kalugasalaoorthy [WP No. 15926/2007] has upheld the decision of
the Central Administrative Tribunal.
3. The matter has been examined in the light of the above referred judgments and it has
been decided to withdraw O.M. No. 36028/17/2001‐Estt. (Res.) dated 31.1.2005
referred to above. It is clarified that SC/ST candidates appointed by promotion on their
own merit and seniority and not owing to reservation or relaxation of qualifications
will be adjusted against unreserved points of reservation roster, irrespective of the fact
whether the promotion is made by selection method or non‐selection method. These
orders will take effect from 2.7.1997, the date on which post based reservation was
introduced.
4. These instructions may be brought to the notice of all concerned.
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(130)
Sub:‐ Delegation of Powers to Directors/Heads of Labs/Instt relating to forwarding of

applications and consideration/relief of employees on deputation – reg.
I am directed to refer to this office circular letter of even no dated 12.4.2010 on the
subject cited above and to state that references have been received seeking clarification on
whether instructions in the ibid circular are also applicable to Common Cadre Offices.
In this regard it is clarified that the instructions are not applicable to Common Cadre
Officers. The applications of Common Cadre Officers for outside posts would continue to be
forwarded to borrowing organization through CSIR Hqs.
It may be noted that in case of selecting to the post to outside departments on

deputation basis for which application is forwarded, the officer shall be relieved subject to
exigencies of work where the concerned officer is posted and with the approval of the
competent authority at CSIR Hqrs. Further the Competent Authority has decided to set a limit
on the number of officers who will be allowed to proceed on deputation to 10% of the filled up
position of the respective cadre.
(131)
Sub:‐ Detailed verification of character and antecedents through Intelligence Bureau in

respect of Indian Nationals who had stayed/have been staying abroad for a short period i.e.
less than a year during the preceding five years – Clarification – reg.
I am directed to draw attention to the subject cited above and to state that as per the
procedure contained in Department of Personnel & AR (Cabinet Secretariat) OM No.
18011/13/75‐Estt. (B) dated 05‐04‐1976 for detailed verification / Record check in case of
candidates, those who have stayed abroad for some years or living abroad, particularly during
the five years preceding the date of initiating verification of character and antecedents (C&A)r
apart from the usual verification of C&A though the District authorities in India, a reference
should also be made by the appointing authorities to the intelligence Bureau, New Delhi
together with all the particulars as contained in the attestation form in respect of period of such
stay abroad.
Accordingly, the matter has been examined and it has been decided with the approval of
Competent Authority that in view of indication in the attestation form that only details of stay
abroad for more than a year in the preceding 5 years is required to be mentioned, any stay
abroad for less than that period need not be sent to Intelligence Bureau for verification.
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Sub:‐ Filling up of one post of Staff Officer to DG, CSIR on deputation basis.
I am directed to inform you that CSIR Hqrs. New Delhi intends to fill up one post of Staff
Officer to DG, CSIR, on deputation basis in the Pay Band of Rs. 37100‐67000 (PB‐1) plus Grade
Pay Rs 8700/‐ by calling applications from amongst the Common Cadre Officers in CSIR. The
applicant should have a Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized university and have
minimum three year experience as Deputy Secretary/Controller of Administration/Deputy
Financial Adviser/Controller of Finance & Accounts/Controller of Store and Purchase/Sr.
Principal Private Secretary in CSIR or its Laboratories/Institutes.
The crucial date for determining the eligibility for the post will be 1st January, 2011. The
candidate must have thorough knowledge of CSIR Rules & Regulations and Bye‐ Laws and
should be well versed in computer application and internet use. The candidates should also
have good interpersonal skills. The Recruitment Rules for the post was circulated vide CSIR
letter No. 3‐33(113)/2004‐E.I dated 8.3.2007.
You are, therefore, requested to circulate the information to all

DS/COA/DFA/CoFA/CoSP/Sr. PPS and forward the application(s) of eligible interested
candidates of your Laboratory/Institutes to CSIR Hqrs. in the enclosed proforma, duly verified
latest by 5th October,2011. Applications received after this date will not be entertained.
Kindly acknowledge receipt.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 6‐3(102)/2011‐E.III dated 21.9.2011
APPLICATION FOR THE POST STAFF OFFICER TO DG, CSIR

1. Name of the Lab/Instt _______________________________________
2. Name of the Applicant_______________________________________
3. Designation _____________________________________________
4. Date of Birth _______________________________________________
5. Whether SC/ST/OBC
6. Date of Appointment and length of service on the post of Deputy Secretary/Controller of
Administration/Deputy Financial Adviser/Controller of Finance & Account/Controller of
Stores & Purchase/Sr. Principal Private Secretary.
(a) Date of Appointment ___________________________
(b) Length of service ________________________________
7. Enclose attested copies of following educational documents:
(a) Matriculation Certificate,
(b) Degree Certificate, and
(c) Certificates of higher educational qualifications, if any.
8. Job Experience
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
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(133)
Sub:‐ Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) for the Central Government
Civilian Employees – Clarification reg.
I am directed to forward herewith the Govt. of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public

Grievances and Pensions, Dept. of Personnel & Training OM No. 35034/3/2008‐Estt.(D) dated
9th September, 2010 on the subject cited above for information, guidance and compliance.
No. 35034/3/2008‐Estt.(D) dated 9th September, 2010

Government of India Ministry of Personnel, public Grievances and Pensions (Department of

Training Office Memorandum of even number dated the 19th May, 2009 regarding the Modified
Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS). Consequent upon introduction of the Scheme
clarification have been sought by various Ministries/Departments about certain issues in
connection with implementation of the MACPS. The doubts raised by various quarters have
been duly examined and point‐wise clarification have accordingly been indicated in the
Annexure.
2. The MACPS should strictly be implemented in Keeping with Department of Personnel

and Training Office Memorandum of even number dated 19.5.2009 read with the aforesaid
clarification (Annexure).
3. All Ministries/Departments may give wide circulation to the contents of this O.M. for
general guidance and appropriate action in the matter.

Annexure
[Reference:‐ Office Memorandum No. 35034/3/2008‐Estt.(D) dated 9.9.2010]
S.No. Point of doubt Clarification

1. Whether the Pay Band would Yes. The upgradation under MACPS is to be granted
change in the hierarchy of Pay in the immediate next higher grade pay in the
Bands & Grade Pay on grant of hierarchy of recommended revised pay band and
the benefits under MACPS? grade pay as prescribed in the CCS (RP) Rules, 2008.
2. Whether the benefits of MACPS No. the benefits under MACPS is not applicable to
would be allowed to the Group ‘A’ officer of Organized Group ‘A’ Services as
Government servants who have the officer under Organized Group ‘A’ Services have
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been later on inducted in the already been allowed parity of two years on non‐
Organized Group ‘A’ Service. functional basis with the officers of Indian
Administrative Service (IAS)
3. How will the benefits of ACP be The new MACPS has come into existence w.e.f
granted if due between 1.9.2008. However, the pay structure has been
1.1.2006 and 31.8.2008? changed w.e.f. 1.1.2006. therefore the previous ACPs
would be applicable in the new pay stricture adopted
w.e.f. 1.1.2006 Para 6.1 of Annexure‐I of MACPS is
only for exercising option for coming over to hte
revised pay structure and not for grant of benefits
under MACPS. The following illustrations would
explain the position.
(A) In the case of isolated post:
Date of appointment in entry Grade in the pre‐

revised pay scale of Rs. 4000‐6000: 1.10.1982
1st ACP granted on 9.8.1999

: Rs. 4500‐7000 (pre‐revised)
2nd ACP due on 1.10.2006
: Rs. 5000‐8000 (pre‐revised)
[revised PB‐2 Grade Pay of Rs. 4200]
3rd financial upgradation under the MACPS would

be due on 1.10.2012 (on completion of 30 years of
continuous regular service) in the immediate next
higher grade pay in the hierarchy of recommended
revised pay band and grade pay i.e. Grade Pay of
Rs. 4600 in PB‐2.
(B) In the case of normal promotional hierarchy:
Date of appointment in entry Grade in the Pre‐

revised pay scale of Rs. 5500‐9000: 1.10.1982
1st ACP due on 9.8.1999 :Rs 6500‐10500

(pre‐ revised)
2nd ACP due on 1.10.2006 (as per the existing

hierarchy) : Rs. 10000‐15200 (pre‐revised)
Therefore, 2nd ACP would be in PB‐3 with Grade

pay of Rs. 6600 (in terms of hierarchy available).
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3rd financial upgradation under MACPS would be
due on 1.10.2012 in the immediate next higher
grade pay in the hierarchy of recommended
revised pay band and grade pay of Rs. 7600.
4. Whether the benefits of MACPS The benefit under MACPS would be available from
would be granted from the date the date of actual joining of the post in the entry
of entry grade or from the date grade.
of their regular
service/approved service
counted under various service
rules.
5. In a case where a person is (i) Where a person is appointed on direct
appointed to an ex‐cadre post in recruitment/deputation basis from another
higher scale on deputation post in the same grade, then past regular
followed by absorption, service as well as past promotions/ACP in the
whether the period spent on earlier post, will be counted for computing
deputation period would be regular service for the purpose of MACPS in the
counted as continuous service e new hierarchy.
in the grade or not for the (ii) However, where a person is appointed to an ex‐
purpose of MACPS. cadre post in higher scale initially on deputation
followed by absorption, while the service
rendered in the earlier post, which was in a
lower scale cannot be counted, there is no
objection to the period spent initially on
deputation in the ex‐cadre post prior to
absorption being counted towards regular
service for the purposes of grant of financial
upgradation under MACPS, as it is in the same
Pay band/grade pay of the post.
6. Whether the pay scale/grade The pay scale/grade pay substantive post would
pay of substantive post would only be taken into account for deciding the eligibility
be taken into account for for appointment/selection to a higher post on
appointment/selection to a deputation basis.
higher post on deputation basis
or the pay scale/grade pay
carrying on account of financial
on account of financial
upgradation(s) under
ACP/MACP Scheme.
7. In a case where 1st/2nd financial Yes, if a financial ungradation has been
upgradation are postponed on deferred/postponed on account of the employee
account of the employees not not found fit or due to departmental proceedings,
found fit or due to department etc., the 2nd /3rd financial upgradations under
proceedings etc. whether this MACPS would have consequential effect (Para 18
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would have consequential of Annexure‐I of MACPS referred).
effect on the 2nd/3rd financial
upgradation.
8. In a case where the No, Since the Government servant has already
Government servant have earned three promotions, he would not be
already earned three entitled for any further financial upgradation
promotions and still stagnated under MACPS.
in one grade for more than 10
years, whether he would be
entitle for any further
upgradation under MACPS.
9. Whether the pre‐revised pay Yes.
scale of Rs. 2750‐4400 in
respect of Group ‘D’ non‐
matriculate employees, would
also be taken as merged to
grade pay of Rs 1800 for the
purpose of MACPS in view of
merger of pre‐revised pay scales
of Rs.2550‐3200 Rs. 2610‐3540
Rs. 2610‐4000 and Rs. 2610‐
4000, which have been
upgraded and replaced by the
revised pay structure of grade
pay of Rs. 1800 in the pay band
PB‐1.
10. If a Govt. Servant on deputation No. while eligibility of an employee for
earns upgradation under appointment against ex‐cadre posts in terms of
MACPS in the parent cadre the provisions of the RRs of the ex‐cadre post will
whether he would be entitled continue to be determined with reference to the
for deputation (duty) allowance post/pay scale of the post held in the parent cadre
on the pay and emoluments on regular basis (and not with reference to the
granted under the MACPS or higher scale granted under ACPS/MACPS). Such an
not? officer in the event of his selection may be allowed
to opt to draw the pay in the higher scale under
ACP/MACP Scheme without deputation allowance
during the period of deputation, if it is more
beneficial than the normal entitlements under the
existing general order regulating pay on
appointment on deputation basis.
11. Since the pay scales of Group Yes, on the analogy of point 22 of Annexure‐I of
‘D’ employees have been MACPS, the pay of such Group ‘D’ employees who
merged and placed in the Grade have been placed in the Grade Pay of Rs. 1800
Pay of Rs. 1800, whether they w.e.f 1.1.2006 shall be fixed successively in the
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are entitled for grant of next three immediate higher grade pays in the
increment @ 3% during pay hierarchy of revised pay‐bands and grade pays
fixation at every stage. allowing the benefit of 3% pay fixation at every
stage.
(134)
Sub:‐ Brochure on Reservation for the SCs/STs and OBCs in Services.
I am directed to forward herewith the following Office Memorandum issued by

Government of India for information, guidance and compliance:‐
Sl.No. Govt. of India OM No. & Subject

date
1. DoPT OM No. Clarification on Children Education Allowance.
21011/16/2009‐Estt. (AL)
dated 17th June, 2011
2. DoPT OM No. 1/18/2011‐IR Observation of Hon'ble Supreme Court on Right to
dated 16th September,2011 Information Act, 2005 in Civil Appeal "No. 6454 of 2011,
arising out of SLP(C) No.
7526/2009 in the case of Central Board of Secondary
Education & Anr. Vs. Aditya Bandopadhyay & Ors.
3. DoPT OM No. Brochure on Reservation for the Scheduled Castes,
36011/1/2011‐Estt.(Res) Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes in
dated 17.11.2011. Services.
(135)
Sub:‐ Reservation for Other Backward Classes in Civil Posts and Services under the Govt. of
India‐Sub‐quota for Minority Communities.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of Govt. of India, DoPT OM No. 41018/2/2011‐

Estt.(Res.) dated 22nd December, 2011 on the above subject for information and compliance.
No.41018/2/2011‐Estt. (Res.) Dated the 22nd December, 2011Government of India Ministry of

Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training
The undersigned is directed to invite attention to this Department's O.M

No.36012/22/93‐Estt.(SCT) dated 8th September, 1993 regarding reservation for Other
Backward Classes in civil posts and services under the Government of India.
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2. The Government of India had set up the National Commission for Religious and
Linguistic Minorities to suggest criteria for the identification of the socially and economically
backward" sections amongst Religious and Linguistic Minorities and to recommend measures
for their welfare, including reservation in Government employment: The Commission submitted
its report to the Government on 10th May, 2007, wherein it had, inter‐alia, recommended
creation of a sub‐quota for minorities from within the reservation of 27% available to OBCs, in
Government employment.
3. The Government have carefully considered the above recommendation and it has been
decided to carve out a sub‐quota of 4.5% for minorities, as defined under Section 2 (c) of the
National Commission for Minorities Act. 1992, from within the 27% reservation for OBCs as
notified by the aforesaid O.M. The castes / communities of the said minorities‐which are
included in the Central list of OBCs, notified stale‐wise from time to time by the Ministry of
Social Justice and Empowerment, shall be covered by the said sub‐quota.
4. Similar instructions in respect of public sector undertakings and financial institutions

including public sector banks will be issued by the Department of Public Enterprises and by the
Ministry of Finance respectively.
5. These orders will have effect from 1st January, 2012 and the O.M. No. 36012/22/93‐Estt.
(SCT) dated 8th September, 1993 stands modified to the above extent.
6. The Hindi version of the O.M. follows.
(136)
Sub:‐Revision of Grade Pay in respect of Group C (Non‐Tech) employees erstwhile Group D

(Non‐Tech.).
I am directed to state that in partial modification of CSIR circular letter No. 5‐1(3)/2008‐
PD dated 04.10.2008 and in compliance with the decision of 174th Governing Body meeting held
on 11‐08‐2009, the Competent Authority in consultation with FA, CSIR and Legal Adviser, CSIR
has approved the revision of Grade Pay from Rs. 1900/‐ to Rs. 1800/‐ in the Pay Band of Rs.
5200‐20200 (PB‐1) in respect of Group C (Non Tech,) employees [erstwhile Group D (Non‐
Tech.)] who were in the pre‐revised pay scale of Rs. 2650‐65‐3300‐70‐4000, and also to the
waiver of overpayment made to such employees in consequence of the CSIR Circular letter
dated 04.10.2008 referred above.
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(137)
Sub:‐ Applicability of revised Group ‘D’ pay scales to Casual Labourers with Temporary Status.
I am directed to forward herewith the following Office Memorandums issued by

S.No. Govt. of India, (DoPT), MoF, OM No. & Subject

date
1. MoF OM No.2(14)/2010‐E.ll (B) Dated Re‐classification of Saharanpur as ‘Y’ class
15.06.2011. city for the purpose of House Rent
Allowance‐regarding.
2. (a) DoPT OM No. 20011/5/2008‐AIS‐II Children Education Allowance –
dated 25.7.2011 clarifications
(b) DoPT OM No. 12011/07[(i)/2011‐

Estt.(AL) dated 21.2.2012
(c) DoPT OM No. 12011/07/(ii)/2011‐

Estt.(AL) dated 21.02.2012.
3. MoF OM No. 2(25)/2004‐E.II(B) dated Re‐imbursement of Guest House Charges to

15.12.2011. Government servants during their stay in
State Bhavans/ Guest Houses run by
State Governments/Autonomous
Organizations, etc. Wherever the term
'rent' appears in this OM, the same may be
read as 'Guest House Charges'.
4. DoPT OM No. 49011/31/2008 ‐ Estt.(C) Recommendations of 6tt Central Pay
dated 23.01.2012. Commission‐Applicability of revised Group
'D' pay scales to Casual Labourers with
Temporary Status.
5. MoF, Deptt. of Exp. OM No. Concession to persons re‐employed in
19030/6/2010‐E.iV dated 10.02.2012. Government Service: Payment of Travelling
Allowance‐reg.
No.49011/31/2008‐Estt.(C) Dated; 23rd January, 2012 of Government of India Ministry of

Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training
Subject:‐ Recommendations of 6th Central Pay Commission ‐ Applicability of revised Group ‘D’
pay scales to Casual Labourers with Temporary Status.
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In supersession of this Department's OM. of even number dated 12.9.2008 on the above
subject it has been decided that the wages of Casual Labourers, who were granted the
temporary status in terms of the provisions of the Casual Labourers (Grant of Temporary Status
and Regularization) Scheme, 1993 issued by this Department and were in receipt of wages
based on the pre‐revised S‐l scale as on 1.1.2006, may be worked out and paid on the basis of
the Pay Band 1 with Grade Pay of 1800/‐ w.e.f. 1.1.2006 provided they are matriculate. In case
of similarly placed non‐matriculate temporary status casual labourers, the above benefit of
wages w.e.f. 1.1.2006 may be extended only after imparting the requisite training by the
respective administrative Ministries/Departments on the lines indicated in the MOF O.M.
No.1/1/2008‐lC dated 24.12.2008.
2. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure).
(138)
Sub:‐ Guidelines regarding grant of ‘Vigilance Clearance’.
I am to forward herewith a proforma for consideration of cases for grant of vigilance

clearance. The Instt./Lab while seeking vigilance clearance form CVO, CSIR must send the
proposal in the enclosed proforma. Proposals sent in any other form will not be considered
w.e.f. 1st February 2013. The proposal for such clearance from vigilance angle must reach this
office at least 10 days in advance.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 15‐6(83)/98‐O&M dated 16.1.2013
Particulars of the officer to be considered for issued of vigilance clearance.
(i) Name of the Officer/Official:

(ii) Designation:
(iii) Posting details of Last 5 years:‐
From To
Place of posting
Designation
Grade
(iv) Vigilance history during the relevant period:

(v) Whether appears in Doubtful Integrity list?
(vi) Whether any disciplinary/vigilance proceeding is pending or contemplated
(wherever applicable)?
(vii) If yes:
(a) Case No./details in brief:
(b) Status of the case:
(viii) whether any penalty has been imposed in the past (last 5 year):
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(a) If yes, whether major or minor,
(b) Brief details of the penalty,
(ix) Indicate if any penalty is in operation as on date:
(x) Whether Annual Property Return for the previous year ending 31st Dec. has been
filed, if yes, then date of submission?
(xi) Other remarks if any:
(Signature)
(139)
Sub:‐ Orientation Training Programme for PS/PA’/Sr. Stenographers from 18th – 22nd
February, 2013 to be conducted by HRDC, Ghaziabad – reg.
I am directed to state that CSIR‐HRDC Ghaziabad has intimated that they are conducting
Orientation Training Programme from 18th‐22nd February, 2013 at HRDC, Ghaziabad for
PS/PAs/Sr. Stenographers of CSIR Laboratories who have been recently promoted through
DTQ/DPC during last 2‐3 years.
The programme will cover changing the role of PS/PAs'/Sr. Stenographers, Skills for
managing office productivity, interpersonal skill, self‐effectiveness at workplace, ICT tolls etc.
The training will be delivered through pedagogic sessions, hands on exercises, group work,
games etc.
Dr. Nadir Sheikh, Scientist is the coordinator of the said programme. The said training
programme is a residential and free boarding & lodging will be provided by HRDC. For any query
about the orientation training programme, the contact details of Dr. Sheikh is as under‐
Email ID [email protected]
Tele. No. 0120‐2788938
The Directors of all CSIR Labs/lnstts. are requested to nominate the eligible PS/PAs/Sr.
Stenographers of their respective Labs/lnstts. who have been promoted through DTQ/DPC
mode during last 2‐3 years. The nominations may be forwarded directly to Dr. Manu Saxena,
Scientist, In‐Charge, CSIR‐HRDC, Ghaziabad latest by 4th February, 2013. The
nominee/participants will make arrangements for his/her/their travel etc at their own level.
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Sub:‐ TPC guidelines for posting/transfer of Common Cadre Officers.
The TPC guidelines, especially those issued vide CSIR communication No.3‐4(C)/2011‐
E.I dated 25‐02‐2012 were reviewed in consultation with Chairman, TPC and JS(A), After
detailed discussion with DG, CSIR, the following revised guidelines were laid down:
Revised guidelines for posting & transfer of CCOs:
1. Reconcile maximally requests of Directors of Labs / Instts and that of CCOs to the extent
possible keeping in view their base‐station choices and organizational requirements, so
as to enhance the satisfaction level (i.e. happy‐happy situation), w/r to earlier guidelines
dt. 25‐2‐2012.
2. While considering choices/options of CCOs, those at difficult stations and those who
have completed full tenure at their respective stations of" postings, will be given priority
for posting at their base stations.
3. While considering the postings and transfers, it would be ensured, to the extent
possible that a minimum core strength of CCOs in General Administration, Finance
& Accounts, Stores & Purchase is deployed/ maintained in each of the Labs.
Typically, the minimum functional core strength should be:‐
 Two Officers of which at least one at the level of PB‐3/PB‐4 for General Administration,
 Two Officers of which at least one at the level of PB‐3/PB‐4 for Finance & Accounts,
 One Officer at the level of PB‐3/PB‐4 for Stores & Purchase
4. In order to meet organizational requirements, if an officer has been posted to a

difficult stations (i.e. typically not opted by officers for posting, viz. IHBT, CSMCRI.
NEIST, CECRI, CEERI, AMPRI, NIO, CIMFR,) from the place of his choice/base
station; on completion of the prescribed tenure (of 2 yrs), the said officer shall
ordinarily be reverted to his/her base station.
In future efforts would also be made to earmark positions at difficult stations and invite
applications for posting at these places on deputation basis from those fulfilling prescribed
requirements, through appropriate notification.
5. In case of posting to/from a difficult station due consideration would be given to factors
such as the history of postings of the concerned officer, his age; exposure to desired
areas of work, competency profile etc.
6. Where there have been large scale infrastructure development activities or mega
projects under implementation in a Lab., the team of officers who have handled these
activities in such Lab., will not ordinarily be disturbed.
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7. In the current exercise, efforts have been made to move away from vacancy‐based
approach to functional need based approach.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3‐4(C)/2011‐E.I dated 14.2.2013
(141)
Sub:‐ Forward of DoPT O.M (a) on revision of income criteria to exclude creamy layer from the
purview of reservation for OBC and (b) representation from Govt. servant on service matter.
I am directed to forward herewith the following Office Memorandum issued by

Government of India for information, guidance and compliance.
S.No. Govt. of India, DoPT, Subject

OM/Instructions No. & date
(1) (2) (3)
1. DoPT OM No. 36033/1/2013‐ Reservation of income to exclude socially advanced
Estt (Res.) dated 27th May, 2013 persons/sections (Creamy Layer) from the purview
of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs)‐
reg.
2. DoPT OM No. 11013/08/2013‐ Representation from Government servant on
Estt.(A)‐III dated 6th June,2013 service matters.
3. DoPT instructions No. Holidays to be observed in Central Government
12/5/2013‐JCA‐2 dated 11th Offices during the year 2014.
June, 2013

No. 36033/1/2013‐Estt. (Res.) dated 27th May, 2013
Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of
Subject:‐ Revision of income criteria to exclude socially advanced persons/sections (Creamy
Layer) from the purview of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs)‐reg.
The undersigned is directed to invite attention to this Department's office memorandum

No. 36012/22/93‐EstL (SCT) dated 8th September, 1993 which, inter‐alia; provided that sons
and daughters of persons having gross annual Income of Rs. 1 lakh or above for a period of
three consecutive years would fall within the creamy layer and would not be entitled to get the
benefit of reservation available to the Other Backward Classes. The aforesaid limit of income for
determining the creamy layer status was subsequently raised to Rs. 2.5 lakh and. Rs. 4.5 lakh
and accordingly‐ the expression “Rs. 1 lakh” under Category‐VI) of Schedule to OM dated 8th
September, 1993 was revised to '''Rs. 2.5 lakh" and to "Rs. 4.5 lakh" vide this Department's OMs
No. 36033/3/2004‐Estt. (Res.) dated 09.03.2004 and dated 14.10.2008 respectively.
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2. It has now been decided to raise the income limit from Rs. 4.5 lakh to Rs, 6 lakh per
annum for determining the creamy layer amongst the Other Backward Classes,. Accordingly, the
expression "Rs. 4.5 lakh" under Category VI in the Schedule, to this Department's aforesaid O.M
of 8th September, 1993 would be substituted by Rs,. "Rs. 6 lakh".
3. The provisions of this office memorandum have effect from 16th May, 2013.
4. All the Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the contents of this office
memorandum to the, notice of all concerned.
No.11013/08/20l3‐Estt(A)‐III Dated the 8th June, 2013

Subject:‐ Representation from Government servant on service matters.
The undersigned is directed to refer to the Ministry of Home Affair's GM No. 118/52‐
Ests. dated the 30th April, 1952. QM Mo. 25/34/68‐Estt(A) dated the 20th December, 1968 and
this Department's GM No. 11013/07/1999‐Estt.(A) dated the 1st November, 1999 (copies
enclosed for ready reference) on the above mentioned subject. This Department is receiving a
number of representations, on service matters, addressed to the Prime‐Minister/ Minister/
Secretary (P) and other officers directly from the Government servants.
2. It has been envisaged in these instructions that whenever, in any matter connected with
his service rights or conditions, a Government servant wishes to press a claim or to seek redress
of a grievance, the proper course for him is to address his immediate official superior, or the
Head of his office, or such other authority at the lowest level as is competent to deal with the
matter. Of late, it is observed that there is an increasing tendency on the part of officers at
different levels to by‐pass the prescribed channels of representation and write directly to the
high functionaries totally ignoring the prescribed channels. The problem is more acute in large
Departments where often very junior employees at clerical level address multiple
representations to the Minster, Prime Minister and other functionaries. Apart from individual
representations, the service unions have also developed a tendency to write to the Ministers
and Prime Minister on individual grievance. Some of these representations are often forwarded
through Members of Parliament, in violation of Rule 20 of the CCS (Conduct) Rule, 1964.
3. Existing instructions clearly provide that representations on service matters should be

forwarded through proper channel The stage at which an advance copy of the representation
may be sent to higher authorities has also been indicated. In MHA O.M. No, 25/34/68‐Estt(A)
dated 20.12.68 time limits for disposal of various types of representations have been
prescribed, if it is anticipated that an appeal* or petition cannot be disposed of within a month
of its submission, an acknowledgement or interim reply should be sent to the individual within a
month.
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4. Thus adequate instructions are available in the matter of submission of representations
by the Government servants and treatment of the representations by the authorities
concerned. As such submission of representations directly to higher authorities by‐ passing the
prescribed channel of communication, has to be viewed seriously and appropriate disciplinary
action should be taken against those who violate these instructions as it can rightly be treated
as an unbecoming conduct attracting the provisions of Rule 3 (1)(iii) of the CCS (Conduct) Rules,
1964.
5. It is again reiterated that these instructions may be brought to the notice of all Govt.
servants and appropriate disciplinary action may be taken against those who violate these
instructions.
(142)
Sub:‐ Recruitment Rules for Multi‐Tasking Staff (erstwhile Group ‘D’ Non Technical i.e. Group
C Non‐Technical under 6th CPC) –reg.
The Governing Body, CSIR in its 182nd meeting held, on 6th February. 2013 has approved
the .Recruitment Rules for Multi‐Tasking Staff (erstwhile Group 'D’ Non‐Technical) i.e. Group C
Non‐Technical Staff as at Annexure‐I However, recruitment to the post of Multi‐Tasking Staff
should he done in. exceptional circumstances and with the prior‐approval of DG, CSIR.
It is requested that the above decision may kindly be brought to the notice of at!
concerned for their information, guidance and necessary action.
1. Name of the Post Multi‐Tasking Staff #

2. Classification Non‐Tech Group 'C
3. Pay Band and Grade Pay PB‐1, Rs. 5200‐20200 + Grade Pay Rs. 1800
4. Age‐limit 18‐25 years, relaxation in age‐limit to be provided for
the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, Ex‐
Servicemen, Other Backward Classes and other
special categories of persons in accordance with the
orders issued by the Central Government from time
to time.
Note‐ The crucial date for determining the age‐limit

and other eligibility criteria shall be the last date of
receipt of the application.
5. Educational and other Matriculation or equivalent pass
qualifications required OR
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IT I pass *
* May be adopted as per special requirements of the

post, if any.
6. Desirable qualifications Intermediate (12th class) pass. i
7. Period of Probation Two years.
8. Method of Recruitment Direct Recruitment
9. Constitution of Selection 1. Director or his nominee in Labs/Instts. or JS(A) or
Committee his nominee in CSIR Hqrs.......................Chairman
2. Three Officers from amongst the following

officers.......................... Members
a). Sr Deputy Secretary/Sr. Controller of
Administration/Deputy Secretary/Controller of
Administration/Under Secretary/Administrative
officer
b). Deputy Secretary/Under Secretary from CSIR
Hqrs./Lab/Instt.
c). Deputy Financial Adviser/Finance & Accounts
officer.
3. Representative of SC/ST as per rules..........
Member
# Erstwhile Non‐Tech Group D
Note: Recruitment to the post of Multi‐Tasking Staff should be done in exceptional

circumstances and with the prior approval of DG, CSIR.
(143)
Sub:‐ Surrender of vacant & utilized posts in the administrative & non‐technical cadres
including isolated posts to the central pool at CSIR Hqrs – reg.
I am directed to refer to this office OM No. 2/70/2011‐JS(A) dated 22.3.2011 on the

subject cited above and to state that the following posts stand released to the respective
Labs/Instts so as to maintain status quo ante:‐
A. Administrative post to be utilized for (i) absorption of indentified casual workers (ii) to
fill up back log vacancies of SC/ST/OBC etc. (iii) appointment on compassionate ground.
B. Administrative posts (except DRQ posts of Asstts (G/FA/SP) Gr. III and Jr. Steno/Sr.
Steno) for which recruitment process had already been initiated prior to issue of OM
dated 22.3.2011 and
C. Administrative posts under the DPC & DTQ modes of promotion.
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Thus, all the letters/references received from Labs/Instts on this subject stand disposed.
This issues with the approval of JS. (A), CSIR.
(144)
Sub:‐Filling up backlog vacancies reserved for scheduled Castes (SCs)/Scheduled Tribes

(STs)/other Backward Classes (OBCs).
I am directed to forward herewith a photocopy of letter No. 36038/1(iii)/2013‐Estt.(Res.)

dated 28th June, 2013 received from Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions,
Department of Personnel and Training alongwith enclosures on the subject cited above for your
kind information and necessary action.
Copy of CSIR letter No. SO(2)/SC/ST/OBC‐Cell/2013 dated 15.7.2013
No. 36038/1(iii)/2013‐Estt(Res.) dated 28th June, 2013

Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of
Reference is invited to this Department's correspondence of even number dated the

21st June, 2013 (copy enclosed) on the subject cited above informing about the actions to be
taken to fill up the backlog vacancies reserved for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Other
Backward Classes and to enhance the employability of reserved category candidates.
As regards one of the action points regarding filling up of vacancies for Scheduled
Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes, reserve list/wait list of successful reserved
category candidates may be maintained by the Recruitment Agencies so that in a situation
when reserved category candidates with higher merit do not join the post, the post may be
filled up from the candidates available in the reserved list.
It is requested that action should be taken on the above at the earliest and should be
communicated to this Department at the earliest.
(145)
Sub:‐ Recruitment to the post of Protocol officer in the Pay Band of Rs. 9300‐34800 plus Grade
Pay Rs. 4600/‐ (PB‐2)
I am directed to state that one post of Protocol Officer in the Pay Band of Rs.9300‐34800
plus Grade Pay Rs.4600/‐ (PB‐2) is to be filled up at CSIR H'qrs. In accordance with the rules
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approved by the Governing Body of CSIR, the post is to be filled up by selection from amongst
eligible departmental candidates. The qualification and experience prescribed for the post are
as follows:
Educational Qualifications: Graduate in any discipline or equivalent

Experience : Assistant Gr.l or equivalent with 5 years
experience in protocol and hospitality work,
particularly relating to foreign guests and
delegations; customs and airlines formalities
etc.
Qualification & experience can be relaxed in

case of candidates otherwise found suitable.
The post may kindly be given wide publicity in your Laboratory/Institute.
Applications of eligible employees alongwith their CR folders, pay particulars and

vigilance clearance may kindly be sent to the undersigned latest by 14.08.2013.
(146)
Sub:‐ Appointment of Assistants (Gen/F&A/S&P) Gr. I through CASE‐2013.
I am directed to draw your attention to this office letter of even no. dated 11/11/2013
and various other letters vide which dossiers of the CASE‐2013 Assistants (Gen/F&A/S&P) Gr. I
posted at different Labs/lnstts were forwarded for issuing formal appointment letters and
completion of various other pre‐appointment formalities.
It has been reported by some of the Labs/lnstts that many candidates are either not
reporting for duty or are not responding. The matter has been considered by the competent
authority and the following time schedule has been approved to be followed by all the
Labs/Instts:‐
a) Not more than one month's time period may be given in the initial appointment letter;
b) If the candidate does not respond, first reminder may be sent giving 15 days' time;
c) If the candidate still does not respond, final reminder may be sent giving 07 days' time
clearly mentioning that if the candidate fails to present himself/herself in the Lab/lnstt
for completion of pre‐appointment or joining, as the case may be, the appointment
offered to him/her shall stand cancelled.
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d) Thereafter, the offer of appointment may be cancelled forthwith and dossier of the
candidate be sent to CSIR HQ.
e) Extension of joining time should not be granted beyond a period of three months..
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3‐2(a)CASE‐2013‐EI dated 31.1.2014
(147)
Sub:‐ Reservation Rosters for the Posts of Assistant (Gen/F&A/S&P) Gr.I – DTQ & DRQ modes
: Status as on 1/1/2014.
I am directed to state that CSIR HQ intends to initiate the process of centralizing the
reservation rosters for the posts of Assistants (Gen/F&A/S&P) Gr. I ‐ DTQ & DRQ modes since
recruitment to these posts is made centrally by the CSIR HQ.
You are, therefore, requested to furnish the requisite information as on 1/1/2014 in r/o
the above posts of your laboratory/Institute in the enclosed proformae by 24/3/2014.
Additional sheets may be used, if required.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 33(84)1/7/2014‐E.I dated 26.2.2014
Status as on 1/1/2014
Name of the Lab/Instt : _____________________________________

Name of the Post : Assistant (Gen) Gr. I
Total Allocated to
Sanctioned Strength DPC DTQ DRQ
Extract of Reservation Roster for the post of Assistant (Gen.) Gr. I (DTQ), current incumbents
only : Status as on 1/1/2014:‐
S.No. Roster Name of the Date of Date of UR/SC/ST Utilized Remarks

Point Official Birth Joining by
UR/SC/ST
Signatures & Stamps of Signature & Stamps of
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AO/COA/Sr. COA Liaison Officer (SC/ST)
Continuation sheets may be used, if required

Total Allocated to
Extract of Reservation Roster for the post of Assistant (Gen.) Gr. I (DRQ), current incumbents

UR/SC/ST


Total Allocated to
Extract of Reservation Roster for the post of Assistant (F&A) Gr. I (DTQ), current incumbents
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UR/SC/ST


Total Allocated to
Extract of Reservation Roster for the post of Assistant (F&A) Gr. I (DRQ), current incumbents

UR/SC/ST


Total Allocated to
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Extract of Reservation Roster for the post of Assistant (S&P) Gr. I (DTQ), current incumbents

UR/SC/ST


Total Allocated to
Extract of Reservation Roster for the post of Assistant (S&P) Gr. I (DRQ), current incumbents

UR/SC/ST

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Sub:‐ Appointment of Assistants (Gen/F&A/S&P) Gr. I through CASE‐2013.
l am directed to draw your attention to this office letter of even no. dated 11/11/2013 and
various other letters vide which inter alia a copy each of Terms & Conditions of Appointment
and service Bond were forwarded to you. In this connection it is clarified that:‐
(i) Clause 17 of the aforesaid terms and conditions of appointment is not applicable in
case of advertisements issued by SSC/UPSC/State Public Service Commissions for
which only intimation shall be required to be submitted by the employee concerned.
(ii) Those who want to leave CSIR service before completion of bond period to join
Central/State Govt., Public Sector Undertakings owned wholly or partly by
Central/State Govt. or Quasi‐Govt. organizations., shall be required to furnish a fresh
bond to serve the new employer for the remaining bond period thus transferring the
bond liability.
This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Pending applications/representations (on the above issues) of the CASE‐2013

appointees, if any, may be disposed of accordingly.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3‐2(a)CASE‐2013‐EI dated 27.3.2014
(149)
Sub:‐ Forwarding of OM issued by Govt. of India regarding reservation for persons with
disabilities.
I am directed to forward the Office Memorandum No. 36012/24/2009‐Estt.(Res) dated

3.12.2013 issued by Government of India regarding reservation for persons with disabilities –
Computation of reservation implementation of the judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the
matter of Union of India and Anr. Vs National Federation of Blind of Ors. for information,
guidance and compliance.
Copy of CSIR letter No.5‐1(17)/08‐PD dated 1.4.2014
No.36012/24/2009‐Estt(Res) Dated the 3rd December 2013 of Government of India Ministry of

Subject:‐ Reservation for persons with disabilities‐ Computation of reservation‐

implementation of the judgment of Hon'ble Supreme Court in the matter of Union of India &
Anr. Vs, National Federation of Blind & Ors.
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The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OM No,36035/3/2004‐Esft(Res)
dated 29.12.2005. a copy of which is enclosed for ready reference, through which this
Department had issued consolidated instructions regarding reservation for persons with
disabilities. The instructions were in consonance with the provisions of the Persons with
Disabilities (Equal Opportunity, Protection of Rights and Full Participation)‐Act, 1995.
2. Para 13 of the Office Memorandum of 29.12.2005 provides that reservation for persons
with disabilities in case of direct recruitment as well as promotion for Group C and
Group D posts shall be computed on the basis of total number of vacancies occurring in
Group C and Group D posts as the case may be in the establishment although the
recruitment of the persons with disabilities would only be in the posts identified suitable
for them. Para 14 of the said O.M. provides that Reservation for persons with disability
in Group ‘A’ posts shall be computed on the basis of vacancies occurring in direct
recruitment quota in all the identified Group 'A' posts in the establishment. The same
method of computation applies for Group 'B' posts.
3. The Hon'ble Supreme Court in its judgment dated 8.10.2013 in the matter of Civil Appeal
No.9096 of 2013 (arising out of SLP (Civil) No.7541 of 2009) titled Union of India & Anr.
Vs. National Federation of Blind & Ors. has, inter‐alia, held :
“Thus, after thoughtful consideration, we are of the view that the / computation of
reservation for persons with disabilities has to be computed in case of Group A, B, C and
D posts in an identical manner viz., "computing 3% reservation on total number of
vacancies in the cadre strength" which is the intention of the legislature."
4. The Hon'ble Supreme Court has, inter alia, directed that the following action
be taken in order to ensure proper implementation of the reservation policy for the
disabled and to protect their rights:‐
(i) to issue an appropriate order modifying the O.M, dated 29.12.2005 and the
subsequent O.Ms consistent with this Court's Order within three months from the
date of passing of the judgment.
(ii) the "appropriate Government" to compute the number of vacancies available in all
the "establishments” and further identify the posts for disabled persons within a
period of three months from today and implement the same without default.
(iii) the DoPT shall issue instructions to ail the departments/public sector
undertakings/Government companies declaring that the non observance of the
scheme of reservation for persons with disabilities should be considered as an act of
non‐obedience and Nodal Officer in department/public sector
undertakings/Government companies, responsible for the proper strict
implementation of reservation for person with disabilities, be departmental
proceeded against for the default.
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5. Keeping in view the directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court, Para 14 of the
OM dated 29.12.2005 is modified to the following extent;
"Reservation for persons with disabilities in Group 'A' or Group 'B' posts shall be
computed on the basis of total number of vacancies occurring in direct recruitment
quota in all the Group A posts or Group 'B' posts respectively, in the cadre."
6. Other provisions of the OM viz. quantum of reservation, horizontality of reservation,

effecting reservation and maintenance of rosters etc, would remain the same.
7. All the Ministries/Departments/Organisations of the Government of India are requested

to compute the number of vacancies available in ail the cadres under their control
including attached offices, subordinate offices, public sector undertakings, Government
companies, cantonment Board etc. in the aforesaid manner and further identify the
posts for disabled persons within a period of three months from the date of the
judgment of the Hon'ble Supreme Court (i.e. 8.10.2013) and implement the same
without default.
8. This is for strict compliance in accordance with the directions of the Hon'ble Supreme
Court in respect of all the Ministries/Departments including their Public Sector
Undertakings/Government companies, Cantonment Boards etc. Non‐observance of the
provisions of reservation for persons with disabilities shall be considered as an act of
disobedience and the Nodal Officer concerned in Department/Public Sector
Undertaking/Government company, responsible for the proper strict implementation of
reservation for person with disabilities, be departmentally proceeded against for the
default.
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Sub:‐ Administrative Audit – Maintenance of Service Books – reg.
I am directed to state that it has came to the notice of Director General, CSIR that in
some Laboratories/Institutes modifications in the service books/records have been carried out
without the approval of the Competent Authority leading to unnecessary litigation and financial
liability on the Council Accordingly, DG, CSIR has decided that all the CSIR
Laboratories/Institutes may be advised to strictly follow the instructions on maintenance of
service books/records as also on modification of entries made therein to avoid recurrence of
the incident mentioned above.
Further, it has also been decided by Director General, CSIR that as a measure to ensure
compliance with administrative systems and procedures, administrative audit of
Laboratories/Institutes shall be taken up on regular basis.
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(151)
Sub:‐ Amendment to Recruitment Rules for the posts of Assistant Gr.I (F&A/S&P)
The Governing Body of CSIR in its 183rd meeting held on 29th October, 2013 while
considering amendment to rules for direct recruitment of Assistants Gr.I (F&A/S&P) decided
that the existing essential qualification, as laid down in the Recruitment Rules for the posts of
Assistants Gr.I may continue. “However, desirable qualification(s) can be prescribed keeping in
view the functional requirements of the posts.”
The aforesaid amendment/addendum to rules shall come into force with immediate
effect.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3‐33(113)/2013‐HR‐I dated 16.4.2014
(152)
Sub:‐ Amendment to CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982 –
provision for appointment on deputation to the posts of Section Officer (Gen/F&A/S&P)
The Governing Body of CSIR in its 183rd meeting held on 29th October, 2013 has approved
the following amendment to CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules,
1982.
Existing rules Amended rules

Pt. II, Section‐II, Rule4.(iii) Pt. II, Section‐II, Rule4.(iii)
Pt. IV, Section‐II, Rule4.(iii) Pt. IV, Section‐II, Rule4.(iii)
Pt. V, Section‐II, Rule4.(iii) Pt. V, Section‐II, Rule4.(iii)
33‐1/3% by direct recruitment on the basis of 33‐1/3% by direct recruitment on the basis of
result of an open competitive examination and result of an open competitive examination and
interview from amongst candidates possessing interview from amongst candidates possessing
University Degree. Age not exceeding 28 University Degree. Age not exceeding 28
years, relaxable in the case of SC/ST/OBC years, relaxable in the case of SC/ST/OBC
candidates as per rules. Departmental candidates as per rules. Departmental
candidates including those holding posts in the candidates including those holding posts in the
Stenographers, Finance & Accounts and Stores Stenographers, Finance & Accounts and Stores
& Purchase Cadres and possessing the & Purchase Cadres and possessing the
requisite educational qualification will be requisite educational qualification will be
eligible to compete and there will be no age eligible to compete and there will be no age
restriction in their case. Those who qualify in restriction in their case. Those who qualify in
the examination will be called for interview. the examination will be called for interview.
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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary,
appointment to the vacant posts in this grade
falling under direct recruitment quota may be
made by borrowing, for a fixed period (not
exceeding three years) from Central
Government institutions /organizations and
autonomous bodies, officers who possess a
University degree and hold
analogous/comparable grade or have
rendered 8 years service in the grade of
Assistant Gr.I or equivalent Maximum age‐
limit for such appointments shall be 40 years,
relaxable in the case of SC/ST/OBC and
departmental candidates as per rules.
Desirable experience, if any, can be prescribed
keeping in view the functional requirement(s)
of the post.
Total number of officers to be appointed on

deputation shall be restricted to number of
direct‐recruit SOs on deputation to other
organization and 30% of the DRQ vacancies.
Appointment on deputation shall be made on

the recommendation of a duly constituted
selection committee.
Officers taken on deputation for fixed period

shall not be eligible for permanent absorption
in CSIR.
The aforesaid amendment to Rules shall come into force with immediate effect.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3‐33(113)/2013‐HR‐I dated 16.4.2014
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(153)
Sub:‐ Amendment to Recruitment Rules for the post of Protocol Officer in CSIR Hqrs.
The Governing Body of CSIR in its 183rd meeting held on 29th October, 2013 has
approved the following amendment to recruitment rules for the post of Protocol Officer in CSIR
Hqrs:

Age limit : Age limit :
N.A. 40 years in case of external candidates to be

appointed on deputation.
No age limit for departmental candidates

Period of probation, if any: Period of probation, if any:
Two years One year in case of departmental candidates.

(Not applicable in case of appointment on
deputation basis.)
Method/Mode of Recruitment: Method/Mode of Recruitment:
Through selection from amongst eligible Through selection from amongst eligible
departmental candidates departmental candidates; failing which by
deputation or appointment on contract.
Educational Qualification: Educational Qualification:
Graduate or equipment Graduate or equipment
Experience: Experience:
Assistant or equivalent with 5 years Assistant or equivalent with 2 years

experience in protocol and hospitality work, experience in protocol and hospitality work,
particularly relating to foreign quests and particularly relating to foreign quests and
delegations and airlines formalities etc. delegations and airlines formalities etc.
The qualification and experience can be The qualification & experience can be relaxed
relaxed in case the candidates are otherwise in case the candidates are otherwise found
found suitable. suitable.
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The deputation to the post will be governed by instructions on the subject issued by
Department of Personnel & Training vide OM No, 6/8/2009‐Estt (Pay II) dated 17th June, 2010
as amended from time to time.
The aforesaid amendment to rules shall come into force with immediate effect.
(154)
Sub:‐ Revised Guidelines for transfer and posting of Common Cadre Officers of CSIR.
I am directed to enclose herewith Revised TPC Guidelines (total 06 pages), duly

approved by DG,CSIR for your information. These Guidelines are in supersession of all previous
TPC Guidelines / Instructions.
These guidelines come into force with immediate effect.
This may be brought to the notice of all Common Cadre Officers.
(155)
Sub:‐ Amendment to CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) (ASRAP) Rules,
1982 – reg.
I am directed to state that the Governing Body in its 183rd meeting held on 29.10.2013
approved amendment to Rule 7, under Section II, Part II: Rule 7 under Section II, Part IV and
Rule 7, under Section II, Part V of the Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules,
1982 including the provisions relation to the competitive examination and proficiency test for
recruitment of Assistant Gr.III(Gen./F&A/S&P) by direct recruitment, to the extent as under:
Mode of Existing Rule Amended Rule

Recruitment
By 10% of the posts in the cadre of 10% of the posts in the cadre of
Departmental Assistant (Gen/F&A/S&P) Grade‐III Assistant (Gen/F&A/S&P) Grade‐III in
Promotional in National Labs./Instts. and 5% of National Labs./Instts./CSIR Hqrs. shall
Committee the posts in CSIR Hqrs. shall be be filled up from amongst non‐
filled up from amongst the Group‐ technical Group‐C i.e. (erstwhile non‐
D(Non‐Tech.) employees borne on tech. Group‐D re‐designated
the regular establishment who are multitasking staff) borne on regular
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10th/X pass and have rendered five establishment who are 10th/X pass and
years approved service on the basis have rendered five years of approved
on the basis of Seniority‐cum‐ in CSIR on the basis of Seniority‐cum‐
fitness and on the fitness and on the recommendation of
recommendation of the DPC. the Departmental Promotion
Committee.
By 10% of the posts in the cadre of 20% of the posts in the cadre of
departmental Assistant (Gen/F&A/S&P) Grade‐III Assistant (Gen/F&A/S&P) Grade‐III in
Test Quota in the National the National Labs/Intts./CSIR Hqrs.
laboratories/Institutes and 5% of shall be filled up from amongst Non‐
the posts in CSIR Hqrs. shall be Tech Group C (i.e. erstwhile Non‐Tech
filled up from amongst the Group Group D re‐designated as Multi‐Tasking
‘D’ (non‐technical) employees Staff) employees borne on regular a
borne on the regular establishment establishment who have rendered a
on the basis of a departmental minimum of 5 years of approved
competitive examination in service in CSIR and have acquired a
General Hindi/General English and minimum educational qualification of
General knowledge and proficiency 10+2/XII pass or equivalent on the basis
test in typewriting at the speed of of a Departmental Competitive
25/30 w.p.m in Hindi/English, examination in General Hindi/General
confined to such Group ‘D’ (non‐ English and General Knowledge and
technical) staff who have rendered proficiency in computer tying speed
minimum of 5 years of approved and using computer as per the
service in CSIR and have acquired a prescribed norms fixed by DoPT from
minimum educational qualification time to time.
of 10th/X pass or equivalent.
Further, the Governing Body has also approved the applicability of the provisions
relating to the competitive examination and proficiency test as stated above for the
Departmental Test Quota, to the Direct Recruitment of Assistant Gr.III (Gen./F&A/S&P).
It is requested that the above amendments may kindly be brought to the notice of all
concerned for their information, guidance and necessary action.
(156)
Sub:‐ Skill Test Norms on Computer for the post of Asstt. Gr.III (G/F&A/S&P) – reg.
I am directed to invite reference to the approval of the Governing Body in its 183rd
meeting held on 29.10.2013, on the above subject wherein it is laid down in the amended rule
for the post of Assistant Gr.lll (G/F&A/S&P) to be filled by Direct Recruitment and by
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Departmental Test Quota that proficiency in computer typing speed and in using computer shall
be as per the prescribed norms fixed by DoPT from time to time.
In this regard, it is stated that as per DoPT OM No. AB‐14017/20/2008‐Estt (RR) dated
17.05.2010, the Skill Test Norms on Computer as on date are as under:
English Typing @ 35 w.p.m.

Hindi Typing @ 30 w.p.m.
(Time allowed ‐ 10 mts.)
(35 w.p.m. and 30 w.p.m. correspond to 10500 KDPH/9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key
depressions for each word).
It is requested that the above Skill Test Norms on Computer may be brought to the notice
of all concerned for information, guidance and compliance and in case of any change in norms
in future by DoPT, the same will be communicated.
(157)
Sub:‐ Revised Guidelines for transfer and posting of Common Cadre Officers of CSIR.
I am directed to enclose herewith Revised TPC Guidelines (total 06 pages), duly

approved by DG.CSIR for your information. These Guidelines are in supersession of all previous
TPC Guidelines / Instructions, including those notified vide letter of even no. dated 17.4.2014.
These guidelines come into force with immediate effect.
This may be brought to the notice of all Common Cadre Officers.
Guidelines for transfer and posting of Common Cadre Officers of CSIR.
The existing Transfer & Posting Guidelines for Common Cadre Officers (CCOs) of CSIR have been
reviewed by the Committee of senior Directors. After taking in to consideration various
instructions issued by the Govt. of India and CVC on the subject from time to time, the
Committee suggests the following revised TPC guidelines:
I. Short Title : These guidelines may be called as ‘Guidelines for Transfer and Posting of
Common Cadre Officers of CSIR’.
II. Definitions :
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Family: Wife, Children including legally adopted children, step children and dependent parents.
This also includes the family as defined vide Min. of Health and FW OM No. S‐14025/29/89‐MS
dated 5.6.1990 and OM No. 4‐24/96‐C&P‐CGHS(P) dated 31.5.2007.
Permanent Employee spouse: This means spouse who is a paid employee in any Govt./Public
organization and not a self employed spouse.
Station: It means any place where CSIR Lab/Instt./Unit/Centre is located in the region, as shown
below:
Zone : A group of stations where CSIR Lab/Instt is located in the region, as shown below:
Zone 1 ‐ Delhi, Ghaziabad, Pilani, Lucknow

Zone 2 ‐ Dehradun, Roorkee, Chandigarh,
Jammu/Srinagar, Palampur
Zone 3 ‐ Bhubaneswar, Dhanbad, Durgapur,
Jamshedpur, Jorhat and Kolkata
Zone 4 ‐ Hyderabad, Bangaluru, Channai, Karaikudi,
Mysore and Thiruvananthapuram
Zone 5 ‐ Bhopal, Nagpur, Bhavnagar, Goa and Puna
Home Station: Home Town or a station, nearest to officer’s declared Home Town as mentioned
in the service book or a station in his/her state. Where CSIR Lab/Instt is located.
Tenure: A continuous stay at a station for a specific period, as defined for the employees for
different stations after which an officer becomes liable to be transferred.
Service: Means the period for which a person has been holding charge of a post on a regular
basis in CSIR.
Choice Station: The CSIR laboratory where an employee desires to be posted, not necessarily his
home station.
III. Categories of Transfers‐
1. Normal Transfer: Transfer on Completion of prescribed Tenure

2. Exigent Transfer/Transfer in Public Interest Transfer on administrative grounds in public
interest (i.e. functional needs or any other extraordinary reason in public interest).
3. Transfer on Compassionate Grounds.
4. Transfer on Request
5. Non‐Transfer on request (applies only to CCO serving at difficult/solitary laboratory
towns/stations)
IV. Norms, Periodicity and tenure‐
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1. Normal Transfer:
j) All the Common Cadre Officers will ordinarily be considered for transfer after 5 years of
stay in a Laboratory/Institute. While doing so, it will be ensured that ail the three heads
of administrative wings i.e. Gen. Admin. F&A, S&P in a Lab. will not be moved
simultaneously.
ii) To the extent possible, every Group A' CCO should have a minimum tenure of five years
in two different zones
iii) Every Common Cadre Officer will be required to serve at least one tenure (2 years) at
one of the difficult stations. After the difficult station posting, choice posting to the
extent possible will be considered even across zones.
iv) On transfer out of one's station of choice/home station, the officer shall be allowed
to retain Council accommodation on payment of normal Licence fee for 4 months + 2
months, thereafter on review by Director, only in special circumstances like medical
treatment, serious ailments or academic session of child, the accommodation can be
retained.
v) Officers on promotion will invariably be transferred out of their present station

unless there is a special reason, which shall be recorded by the TPC.
vi) Female employees will be accommodated, as far as possible, at the station of their
choice, subject to felt needs and availability of vacancies, and also their fulfilling the
provisions of (i), (ii) and (iii).
2. Transfer on Request:
Requests from Common Cadre Officers having only 3 (three) years or less service before
retirement will, as far as possible, be acceded to for posting at the same station even on
promotion or otherwise, barring exception, at the discretion of the competent authority.
3. Exigent Transfer /Transfer in Public Interest:
Notwithstanding any provision of these guidelines, the CCOs are liable to be transferred at
any time to any Lab./lnstt./Hqrs or its Units by DG, CSIR in public interest (i.e. functional needs
or any other extraordinary reason in public interest) to be recorded in writing,
4. Transfer on Compassionate Grounds:
i) Other things remaining the same, while considering transfers on Compassionate

Grounds, preference would be given to those who have‐
 Special need of challenged children/employee
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 medical emergency
 school‐going children, especially those studying in classes 10 and 12, and
 those who wish to construct their first own house at the station sought for
posting on the plot already purchased and such other relevant factors. The time frame
for this is only upto 2 years.
ii) Requests for transfer will not normally be entertained unless the CCO has completed 5
years at the station of his posting: 2 years in case of posting at a difficult station.
iii) Transfer on compassionate grounds will be subject to availability of vacancies and other
administrative exigencies.
iv) Non‐Transfer on request (applies only to CCOs serving at difficult/solitary laboratory

towns/stations ):
Considering the experience that difficult stations/solitary laboratory towns are not
usually opted for by the CCOs, requests of the existing incumbents at such stations to
continue even after completion of their tenure may be considered favorably, subject to
the request being forwarded by the concerned laboratory and CCO from other stations
not opting for these stations.
V. General provisions & procedures‐
(a) While considering requests of CCOs, those who have completed their tenure at difficult
stations and those who have completed full tenure at their respective stations of
postings, will be given priority for posting at the station of their choice i.e. Choice
station.
(b) While considering the postings and transfers, it would be ensured, to the extent possible
that a minimum core strength of CCOs in General Administration, Finance & Accounts,
Stores & Purchase is deployed/ maintained in each of the Labs.
(c) The TPC while giving its recommendation along with due reasons/ justifications for the
same will indicate clearly whether the recommendations are in accordance with the
guidelines issued by CSIR from time to time.
(d) Cases recommended in relaxation of the guidelines should be accompanied with

justification/reasons and should not form precedence. The reasons need to be
communicated to the concerned officer.
(e) Each recommendation should be accompanied with complete past and present posting
record of the officer concerned.
(f) Request transfer cases not recommended by the Committee would also be sent to the
competent authority i.e., DG, CSIR along with reasons thereof.
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(g) If the DG, CSIR changes any of the recommendations of the TPC, the reason should be
substantiated.
(h) Approval on the recommendations of the TPC would be accorded by the DG
CSIR as soon as possible, and in no case, later than 3 (Three) available working
days of submission of the recommendations.
(i) No representations or requests for reconsideration will be entertained after the

approval of DG, CSIR on the recommendation of the TPC. The transfer orders will
be full and binding to be followed within the specified time frame.
(j) In the normal situation, Directors of the concerned labs may be consulted, before
transfer of a Common Cadre Officer from/to their Labs. The Directors need to appreciate
that their views are required to be balanced with the availability of the officers and
exigencies of the situation. Co‐operation of all concerned, i.e. the Directors and
concerned officers will be needed to make the process viable. The Directors need to
appreciate that the non‐release of transferred officers, if and when it happens, would
affect the entire transfer chain.
(k) Stay particulars of all the Common Cadre Officers will be placed on the CSIR Website in
order to make the system and process transparent. The Directors as well as Common
Cadre Officers are welcome to send their suggestions to the Transfer and Posting
Committee by the end of January every year so that these may be taken into account
while effecting the transfers.
(l) Requests/suggestions received after 31s1 January of the year shall not be considered
that year.
(m) The relieving orders/instructions will become a part of the transfer order.
(n) All transferred officers concerned shall exchange charge; within a maximum period of
30 days, from date of order, failing which they shall be deemed to have been relieved
from their existing place of posting in accordance with transfer/ posting orders issued by
the competent authority and their salary shall be drawn only after their resuming charge
at the new station/place of posting.
(o) In case of posting to/from a difficult, station due consideration would be given to factors
such as the history of postings of the concerned officer, his age, exposure to desired
areas of work, competency profile etc..
(p) Officers transferred on request will be eligible for TA, Joining Time and other allowances
as per rules if they have served for 5 years or more at a normal station and 2 years or
more at a difficult station. In other cases of transfer on personal requests, the officers
will not be eligible for TA/Joining Time etc.
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VI Constitution of Transfer and placement Committee
Director of a CSIR laboratory to be nominated Chairman

by DG, CSIR
Joint Secretary (Adm.), CSIR Ex‐Officio
Financial Advisor, CSIR Ex‐ Officio
(Generally, Chairman, DPC for Gr. ‘A’ posts is also the Chairman, TPC)
VII List of difficult stations and Solitary laboratory town stations:
CSIR‐North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, Assam

CSIR‐Institute of Himalayan Bioresouce Technology, Palampur, H.P.
CSIR‐Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar, Gujarat
CSIR‐Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, Tamilnadu
CSIR‐Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute, Pilani, Rajasthan
CSIR‐National Institute of Oceanography, Goa
CSIR‐Central Institute of Mining and fuel Research, Dhanbad, Jharkhand
(158)
Sub:‐ Recruitment to the post of Protocol Officer in the Pay Band of Rs. 9300‐34800 plus
Grade Pay Rs. 4600/‐(PB‐2)
I am directed to stale that one post of Protocol Officer in the Pay Band of Rs.9300‐34800
plus Grade Pay Rs.4600/‐(PB‐2) is to be filled up at CSIR Hqrs. In accordance with the rules
approved by the Governing Body of CSIR, the post is to be filled up by selection from amongst
eligible departmental candidates, the qualification and experience prescribed for the post are as
follows:
Educational Qualification Graduate in any discipline or equivalent
Experience Assistant Gr. I or equivalent with two

years experience in protocol and
hospitality work, particularly relating to
foreign guests and delegations and
airlines formalities etc.
Qualification & experience can be relaxed in

case the candidates are otherwise found
suitable.
The post: may kindly be given wide publicity in your Laboratory/Institute.
Applications of eligible employee's alongwith their CR folders, pay particulars and

vigilance clearance may kindly be sent, to the undersigned latest by 30.05.2014.
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(159)
Sub:‐ Posting of a Parliament Assistant in CSIR Hqrs. – reg.
I am directed to state that one Assistant (G) Gr. I is required to handle the functions of
Assistant, Parliament Cell in CSIR Hqrs. New Delhi, As per rule, the selected Parliament Assistant
will be allowed to draw a special allowance in accordance with DoPT OM No. 15016/3/91‐Estt.
(Allowance) dated 29.10.1996.
It is requested that Assistants (G) Gr. I who are interested in being considered for their
posting as Parliament Assistant in CSIR Hqrs may send their biodata to this office through
proper channel latest by 30th May, 2014.
This may kindly be given wide publicity in your Laboratory/Institute.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3(105)/2014‐E.III dated 13.5.2014
(160)
Sub:‐ Hierarchy of Grade Pay in respect of Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) for promotion and MACP
– Clarification thereof.
Laboratories/Institutes of CSIR have been seeking clarification with regard to the

hierarchy of Grade Pay in respect of Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) for promotion and MACP
purposes, The position is clarified as follows with the approval of the Competent Authority:
1. Promotional hierarchy of Non‐Tech Group 'C employees (erstwhile Group D) (Non‐

Technical) re‐designated as Multi‐Tasking Staff (MTS) is as under;
Sr. No. Pay Band and Grade Pay

1. PB‐1, GP Rs. 1800
2. PB‐1, GP Rs. 1900
2. The hierarchy of Grade Pay for MACP in respect of MTS staff as per Para 2 of Annexure I
of DoPT OM No. 35034/3/2008‐Estt.(D), dated 19th May, 2009 and Section I, Part A of the first
schedule of CCS (Revised Pay) Rules. 2008, subject to fulfillment of other conditions in MACP
Scheme, is as under;
Sr. No. Pay Band and Grade Pay
Initial appointment PB‐1, GP Rs. 1800
1st MACP PB‐1, GP Rs. 1900
nd
2 MACP PB‐1, GP Rs. 2000
rd
3 MACP PB‐1, GP Rs. 2400
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(161)
Sub:‐ Induction Training Programme for assistants (General/Finance & Accounts/Stores &
Purchase) Grade‐I recruited under Combined Administrative Services Examination (CASE) –
2013 – reg.
I am directed to state that CSIR‐HRDC, Ghaziabad is organizing "Induction Training

Programme" for newly recruited Assistants (General/Finance & Accounts/Stores & Purchase)
Grade‐I recruited through CASE‐2013. The training programme is scheduled to be conducted
from 23rd June, 2014 to 25th July, 2014. All CASE‐2013 appointees posted in Labs./lnstts. outside
Delhi, are required to report at. HRDC on 22nd June, 2014.
In this connection, kind attention is invited to the Terms and Conditions of appointment
to the posts of Assistants (General/Finance & Accounts/Stores & Purchase) Grade‐I under CSIR‐
CASE‐2013; whereby they shall undergo compulsory residential training. After completion of
the training, there shall be an examination. Qualifying this examination is a pre‐requisite for
completion of their probationary period.
Therefore, it is requested to kindly depute all Assistants (General/Finance &

Accounts/Stores & Purchase) Grade‐I appointed through CASE‐2013 for the above stated
residential Induction Training Programme. The participants will be entitled for TA/DA on
training as per rules and the same shall be borne by the respective Labs/lnstts.
Further details of the programme shall follow from Head, HRDC, Ghaziabad.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3‐2(a)/CASE‐2013‐E.I dated 23.5.2014
(162)
Sub:‐ Representation from Council Servants on service matters – reg.
Kind attention is invited to CSIR letters No. 17(226)/97‐E.II dated 24.11.1997,

25/27.09.2002 and No. 17(66)/94‐PPS dated 23.05.2006 on the subject cited above whereby
instructions were issued with regard to representations from Council employees on service
matters.
2. Of late it has been observed that there is an increasing tendency on the part of some of
the officers and members of staff at different levels to by‐pass the prescribed channels of
representation and write directly to the higher authorities ignoring the prescribed channels.
Some of these representations are often forwarded through Members of Parliament in violation
of Rule 20 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964. Existing instructions clearly provide that
representations on service matters should be forwarded through proper channel. As such
submission of representations directly to higher authorities by‐passing the prescribed channel
of communication, may be viewed seriously and appropriate disciplinary action may be taken
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against those who violate these instructions as it tantamount to act unbecoming of a Council
Servant and thus violates the provisions of Rule 3 (1) (iii) of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, as made
applicable to Council employees.
3. It has also been observed that some of the Council employees are in the habit of sending
copies of their representations to outside authorities, i.e. to those who are not directly
concerned with the consideration thereof (e.g. Hon'ble Ministers, Secretaries of other
Departments, Members of Parliament etc.). This is an undesirable activity, contrary to official
propriety and tantamount to subversion of discipline.
In this regard Gol, DoPT OM No. 11013/08/2013‐Estt. (A) ‐ III dated 06.06.2013 is being
forwarded for information and compliance.
4. Insofar as redressal of grievances of Council employees is concerned, CSIR has its own
well defined grievance redressal procedure, it is desirable to bring this procedure once again to
the notice of all Council employees and advise them to desist from making direct
representation on service matters to higher authorities without following the laid down process
and without exhausting the remedies available at laboratory level.
5. It is requested that these instructions may be brought to the notice of all Council
employees in your Laboratory/Institute.
This issues with the approval of Director General, CSIR.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 17(226)/97/E.II (HR‐II) dated 26.5.2014
(163)
Sub:‐ Cadre Allocation to the Section Officers and Assistants appointed through CASE 2009 II
I am directed to state that the matter relating to allocation of cadres (Gen/ F&A/S&P) to
the Section Officers and Assistants appointed through CASE 2009 II has been under
consideration for quite some time.
Now, the DG, CSIR has been pleased to approve that Section Officers and Assistants
appointed through CASE 2009 II may be given an option to choose the cadre (Gen/F&A/S&P)
they wish to be finally assigned to. The final allotment, of cadres will be done with the approval
of the Competent Authority, CSIR considering the individual option, merit position in the CASE‐
2009 II panel vis‐a‐vis vacancy, roster positions and Council requirement. Once the cadre of a
person is decided, he/she will be plotted in the respective seniority list and roster as per rules
and he/she will be required to move/work in that cadre only.
Accordingly, it is requested that all the Section Officers and Assistants appointed
through CASE 2009 II in your Lab./Institute, may be asked to fill up the attached Option
Proforma 'A' immediately and the same may be forwarded to this office after verification. Also
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details of the appointees who have left the Lab/lnstl. because of transfer, resignation,
upgradation to SO etc. may be provided in Proforma ‘B’.
The requisite information may kindly be provided latest by 10/6/2014.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3/12009‐E.I dated 26.5.2014
Proforma ‘A’
Cadre Option Form to be filled up by the Section Officers and Assistants Appointed through CSIR
CASE 2009 II
1. Name : ___________________________________
2. Category (UR/OBC/SC/ST) – PWD : ________________
3. Present Post (SO/Astt.) : ________________
4. Date of Joining : ________________
5. Presently Working in the Cadre
(Gen/F&A/S&P) : _________________
6. Cadre I wish to Opt : (i) ________________
in the order of Perference : (ii) _________________
(Gen/F&A/S&P) : (iii) _________________
7. Present Lab/Instt : ____________________
8. Educational Qualifications : ___________________
I clearly understand that I shall be allotted be the Cadre keeping in view my option,
merit position in the CASE‐2009‐II panel vis‐a‐vis vacancy and roster positions and
Council requirement Decision of the Competent Authority in this regard shall be final
and binding on me.
Signature : __________________
Date : ______________________
To be filled up by the respective Lab/Instt.
The above particulars have been verified from official records and found correct.
Signature and Stamp of SO/AO/COA/Sr. COA
Proforma ‘B’
Details of Section Officers and Assistants Appointed through CSIR CASE 2009 II who have left the
Lab/Instt
Name of the Lab/Instt. : _________________________________________
A. Section Officers
Sl. Name Category Date of joining Date of Leaving Reasons for
Leaving
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B. Assistants
Sl. Name Category Date of joining Date of Leaving Reasons for

Leaving
Signature and Stamp of SO/AO/COA/Sr. COA
(164)
Sub:‐ Grievances relating to Administrative Cadre Review ‐‐ 1994
I am directed to state that this office has been receiving representations from various
employees stating that they could not get benefits of Administrative Cadre Review ‐ 1994
because of their transfer from one Lab. / Instt. to another. DG, CSIR has constituted a
Committee to take a holistic and one time final view on this issue.
Accordingly, any staff member who has above grievance may send his / her application
to this office, through proper channel, giving complete history of the case alongwith supporting
documents, earlier representations submitted, and relief sought Labs / Instts. may forward the
applications to this office after offering their comments.
Needful may be done latest by 30.06.2014.
(165)
Sub:‐ Two increments equal to 6% of Basic Pay admissible on promotion from Under
Secretary to Deputy Secretary vis‐a‐vis benefit of increment on grant of financial upradation
under MACPS from GP Rs. 6600/‐ to GP 7600/‐ ‐ clarification thereon ‐ regarding
Ref. 1) CSIR Circular letter No. 5‐1(17)/2010‐PD dated 20.10.2010

2) CSIR OM No. 3‐27/2010‐E.I dated 27.2.2012
3) CSIR OM No. 3‐27/2012‐E.I dated 9.5.2014
I am directed to state that the matter relating to subject cited above has been
considered by the Competent Authority, CSIR in consultation with DOPT & FA, CSIR it has been
clarified by DOPT that provisions of benefit of two increments (6%) contained in DOPT OM No.
18/3/2008‐CSJ (P) dated 10.03.2010 are applicable only on promotion from GP Rs 6600/‐ to GP
7600/‐ and not on grant of financial upgradation under MACPS.
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Accordingly, on grant of financial upgradation under MACPS from GP Rs 6600/‐ to GP
Rs, 7600/‐, the pay will be raised by 3% of the basic pay drawn before such upgradation and not
by 6%.
Pay fixation already drawn otherwise may be reviewed.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3‐13/2014‐E.I dated 9.6.2014
(166)
Sub:‐ I am directed to forward herein OM issued by Govt. of India regarding representation of

SC, ST, OBC, Minorities and the Women on Selection Board/Committees.
I am directed to forward the Office Memoranda issued by government of India vide

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (DoPT) OM No. 42011/2/2014‐Estt.(Res)
dated 13.2.2014 regarding representation of SC/ST/OBC, Minorities and the Woman on
Selection Board/Committees for information, guidance and compliance:‐
F.No.4201l/2/2014‐Estt(Res) dated the 13th February, 2014

Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of
Personnel &Training
Subject:‐Representation of SC, ST, OBC, Minorities and the Women on Selection

Board/Committees.
The undersigned is directed to draw attention of the Ministries/Departments to this

Department's O.M No.420l1/15/1995‐Estt(SCT) dated 11th July, 1995. Para 2 provided as
follows:‐
" 2. In partial modification of the above instructions it has now been decided that wherever a
Selection Committee Board exists or has to be constituted for making recruitment to ten or
more vacancies in Group ‘C’ or Group ‘D’ posts or services it shall be mandatory to have one
Member belonging to SC/ST/OBC and one Member belonging to Minority Community in such
Committees/Boards, Further, one of the Members of the Selection Committees/Boards
whether from the general category or from the minority community or from SC, ST,OBC should
be a lady failing which a lady member should be co opted on the Committee/Board. It may
please be ensured that where the number of vacancies against which the .selection is to be
made is less than ten no effort should be spared in finding SC/ST/OBC officer, minority
community officer and a lady officer as explained in para (2) for inclusion in such
Committees/Boards.”
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2. The matter has been reviewed and in partial modification of above instructions, it has now
been decided that wherever a Selection Committee/Board exist or has to be constituted for
making recruitment to 10 or more vacancies in any level of posts or services, it shall be
mandatory to have one Member belonging to SC/ST, one Member belonging to OBC category
and one Member belonging to Minority Community in such Committees/Boards. Further, one
of the members of the Selection Committee/Board, whether from the general category or from
the minority community or from the SG/ST/OBC community should be a lady failing which a
lady member should be co‐opted on the Committee/Board. It may also be ensured that where
the number of vacancies against which selection is to be made is less than ten, no effort should
be spared in finding the SC/ST, OBC officer and the Minority Committee Officer and a Lady
officer, for inclusion in such Committees/Boards.
3. Similar instructions in Public Sector Undertakings and Financial Institutions including. Public
Sector Banks will be issued by Department of Public Enterprises and Ministry of Finance
respectively.
(167)
Sub:‐ Recruitment to the Administrative Posts of Assistants Gr.III (Gen/F&A/S&P) and Jr. and
Sr. Stenographers.
Ref : (i) CSIR letter No 5‐1(3)/2008‐PD dated 21.10.2008

(ii) CSIR OM No. 2/70/2011‐JS(Admn.) dated 22/3.2011
(iii) CSIR letter No. 3‐8(7)/11‐E.I dated 2.7.2013
(iv) CSIR letter No. 5‐1(14)/2008‐PD dated 13.11.2013
I am directed to refer to CSIR letter, cited at Ref (i) vide which inter‐alia it was notified
that all recruitment to the posts of Assistants Gr. III & I (Gen/F&A/S&P) and Jr. Stenos and Sr.
Stenos maybe kept in abeyance, pending finalization of Recruitment Rules for recruitment of
staff at the level of Executive Assistant. Thereafter, recruitment to the posts of Section Officers
and Executive Assistants was made through CASE 2009 II. However, now options have been
called from CASE 2009 II appointees vide CSIR letter No. 3/1/2009‐EI dated 26/5/2014 to assign
cadres (viz. Gen/F&A/S&P).
DG, CSIR has reviewed the position in view of acute shortage of administrative
manpower as a result of operation of the aforesaid CSIR letter; and has been pleased to
approve that Labs/lnstts may fill up the vacant posts of Assistants Gr.III (Gen/F&A/S&P) and Jr.
Stenos and Sr. Stenos as per the provisions of the Recruitment Rules and instructions on the
subject.
Further, while making the recruitment, it may be ensured that instructions issued vide
CSIR letter mentioned at Ref (iv) above are complied with.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3‐2(c)/2014‐E.I dated 17.6.2014
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(168)
Sub:‐ Tentative Cadre Allocation to the Section Officers and Assistants appointed through
CASE 2009 II
Ref : CSIR letter of even no. dated 26.5.2014
In continuation of the above letter, I am directed to state that the competent authority
has approved the tentative cadre allocation to the above appointees based on the inter se merit
of the existing incumbents,, options exercised by them vis‐a‐vis no, of posts available for that,
cadre and category,
The methodology of cadre allocation and details of posts etc. are at Annexure ‐ A.
Tentative cadre allocation in r/o Section Officers and Assistants is at Annexures — B & C
respectively.
It may be noted that cadre allocation is with retrospective effect i.e. from the initial date
of joining of the incumbent. The same is final and unchangeable.
It is requested that the above cadre allocation may be brought to the notice of all the
above appointees presently available in your Lab/instt. Their acceptance of the cadre
allocation/representation, if any, may be forwarded to the undersigned latest by 18/7/2014.
Annexure – A
CASE 2009 II – Methodology of Cadre Allocation and Details of Posts etc.
A. The vacancies notified and filled up in CASE 2009 II and present incumbents are as
under: ‐
Section Officers
UR OBC SC ST Total
Notified 23 11 06 03 43
Filled up 23 10 06 03 42
Present 16 08 02 02 25
Incumbents
Assistants
UR OBC SC ST Total
Notified 47 24 13 06 90
Filled up 45 23 11 06 85
Present 26 14 06 03 49
Incumbents
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B. Actual vacancies then available in case of Section Officers:‐
SO(Gen) SO(F&A) SO(S&P) Total

UR 07 11 05 23
OBC 04 04 04 12
SC 02 01 01 04
ST 01 03 NIL 04
Total 14 19 10 43
Grand Total 43
C. Actual vacancies then available in case of Assistants Gr. I:‐
Asstt (Gen) Asstt (F&A) Asstt(S&P) Total

Gr. I Gr. I Gr. I
UR 47 14 07 68
OBC 14 NIL NIL 14
SC 07 NIL NIL 07
ST 01 NIL NIL 01
Total 69 14 10 90
Grand Total 43
D. Criteria for Cadre Allocation:‐
(i) Existing incumbents have been allotted cadre as per their inter se merit, options
exercised by them vis‐a‐vis no. of posts available for that cadre and category, as
notified.
(ii) If the appointee has already resigned/appointed as SO (in case of Assistants),
he/has been shown in a cadre as per CSIR requirement.
(169)
Sub:‐ Eligibility of officers to be considered for promotion by DPC – Fixing of Crucial Date –
Reg.
I am directed to forward herewith the following Office Memoranda issued by
S.No. Govt. of India, DP, PG&P, Subject(s)

DoPT, OM No. & date
(1) (2) (3)
1. DoPT OM No. Guidelines on treatment of effect of penalties on
22011/4/2007‐Estt.(D) promotion ‐ role of Departmental Promotion Committee
dated 28.4.2014
2. DoPT OM No. Eligibility of officers to be considered for promotion by
22011/6/2013‐Estt.(D) DPC‐ Fixing of Crucial Date‐reg.
dated 28.5.2014
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DoPT OM No. 22‐1 l/4/2007‐Estt.(D) dated 28‐04‐2014 is adopted in CSIR and made
applicable to the Council employees to the extent it is commensurate with the provisions of
CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) (ASRP) Rules, 1982,
No. 22011/6/2013‐Estt.(D) dated 28.5.2014 of Government of India, Ministry of Personnel,

Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training)
Subject:‐ Eligibility of officers to be considered for promotion by DPC – Fixing of Crucial Date –
Regarding.

Training's Office Memorandum No. 22011/3/98‐Estt(D) dated September 17, 1998 regarding
subject mentioned above, which provides that the crucial date for determining eligibility for
promotion in case of financial year‐based vacancy year would fall on January 1, immediately
preceding such vacancy year and in case of calendar year‐based vacancy
year also, the first day of the vacancy year i.e.1st January itself would be the crucial date.
2. In case of financial year‐based vacancy year, there is a clear gap of 3 months between
the crucial date of eligibility and the date of commencement of vacancy year i.e, between
January 1 and April 1, Due to this gap, for any such vacancy year, even if the Departmental
Promotion Committee (DPC) meeting is held in time as per the Model Calendar, there is always
a possibility of few officers not fulfilling the eligibility criteria as on the crucial date of eligibility,
though they are fulfilling the same as on the date of commencement of the vacancy year.
3. The matter has been examined in consultation with Union Public Service Commission. It
has been decided that the crucial date of eligibility shall be 16th April of the vacancy year in case
of financial year based vacancy year i.e. where the Annual Performance Appraisal Reports
(APARs) are written financial year‐wise. In case of calendar year based vacancy year, i.e. where
APARs are written calendar year‐wise, the crucial date of eligibility shall remain as 1st January
of the vacancy year, These instructions shall come into force in respect of vacancy year 2015‐18
(financial year) commencing from April 1, 2015 and vacancy year 2015 (calendar year)
commencing from January 1, 2015 and shall, accordingly, be applicable to all such subsequent
vacancy years,
4. These instructions shall be applicable to all services/posts. All Ministries/Departments

are requested to bring these instructions to the notice of ail concerned including attached and
subordinate offices.
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(170)
Sub:‐ Review of Structure, Pattern and Syllabus of Departmental and Direct Examinations for
the posts of Section Officer (Gen/F&A/S&P) and Assistant (Gen/F&A/S&P) Gr.I – reg.
A Committee had been constituted to comprehensively review the structure, pattern

(scheme) and syllabus of the departmental and direct examinations i.e. LDCE and CASE. The
Committee's recommendations have been considered. Accordingly, the revised structure,
pattern and syllabus of departmental and direct examinations, as approved by the Competent
Authority are notified herewith as per Annexure to this OM.
The revised syllabus and scheme are in supersession of all the previous
orders/instructions on the subject, and shall come into force with immediate effect.
For the posts of Private Secretaries, the existing instructions on the subject, as notified
vide CSIR letter No. 3‐33(113)/2002‐EI dated 2/11/2004 shall continue to apply until further
orders.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3‐2(g)/2014‐E.I dated 29.8.2014
Annexure to CSIR OM No. 3‐2(g)/2014‐El dated 29.8.2014
Revised Structure, Pattern and Syllabus of Departmental and Direct Examinations
A. Open Examinations [Section Officers (Gen/F&A/S&P) and Assistants (Gen/F&A/S&P)

Gr. I]
A1. Scheme of Examination
Paper Subject Max. Marks Time

Paper ‐1 This paper will be divided in 150 02 Hours
two parts, Part ‐ A & Part ‐ B
Part – A General Intelligence, General
Awareness etc. (100 Objective
Type Questions of one mark
each, with negative marking @
0.25 marks for every wrong
answer.)
Part ‐B English Language &
Comprehension (50 Objective
Type Questions of one mark
each with negative marking @
0.25 marks for every wrong
answer.)
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Paper– II Domain Knowledge 150 02 Hours
(150 Objective Type Questions
of one mark each with negative
marking @ 0.25 marks for every
wrong answer.)
Paper‐III Noting, Drafting and Precis 100 02 Hours
Writing (Descriptive); Besides
one Precis, max. upto 05
questions may be asked.
Papers – I & II will be common for both Assistants and Selection Officers.
Paper ‐ 111 will be for Section Officers Only.
All papers will be bilingual (English & Hindi) except Part B of Paper I.
Interview carrying 100 marks will continue for both Assistants and Section Officers
the total marks for Assistants and Section Officers will be 400 and 500 respectively.
A2. Syllabus and Break up of marks [Section Officers (Gen/F&A/S&P) and Assistants
(Gen/F&A/S&P) Gr. 1]
Paper – I (Total Marks = 150)

Part – A (General Intelligence, General Awareness etc.) MM=100
(i) General Intelligence and Reasoning 20
(ii) Quantitative ability (Arithmetic) 20
(iii) Constitution of India 20
(iv) General Awareness (General Science, History, Geography, 40
Economics, General Polity, Current Events, Management etc.)
Part – B (English Language & Comprehension) MM=50

(i) Comprehension
(ii) Do as directed (Active‐Passive; Direct‐Indirect etc.)
(iii) Prepositions, fill in the blanks, 50
(iv) Synonyms/Antonyms
(v) Sentence Correction; common errors
(vi) Punctuation, Idioms & Phrases etc.
Paper – II (Total Marks = 150)

Part – A (General Intelligence, General Awareness etc.) MM=150
1. Fundamental Rules (FRs) and Supplementary Rules (SRs) 50
‐ Definitions; General conditions of service;
‐ Pay and addition to pay; Combination of appointment
‐ Dismissal, removal and suspension; Retirement
‐ Foreign Service; TA Rules; LTC Rules; Leave Rules
2. CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 25
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3. General Financial Rules (GFRs) – 2005 40
‐ General System of Financial Management
‐ Budget
‐ Advances
‐ Procurement of Goods & Services
‐ Works Accounts
‐ Inventory Management
‐ Contract Management
‐ Establishment
4. Manual of Office Procedure 20
5. Basic Computer Awareness and Office Automation 10
6. RTI Act, 2005 05
Respective rules and clarifications/amendments issued by Govt. of India and
Handbooks/Publications issued by carious private publishers may be referred to for
guidance on Paper – II.
Paper – III (Total Marks = 100) MM = 100

Descriptive Paper for Section Officers Only
1. Noting, Drafting and Precis Writing 100
Besides one Precis, max. upto 05 questions may be asked.
B. Departmental Examinations [Section Officers (Gen/F&A/S&P) and Assistants

(Gen/F&A/S&P) Gr. I]
B1. Scheme of Examination for Section Officers (Gen/F&A/S&P)

Paper‐I Noting, Drafting and Precis 100 Marks 02 Hours
Writing (Descriptive)
Paper‐II General Knowledge, 100 Marks 01:30 Hours
Constitution of India and
Rules, Regulations and Bye
Laws of CSIR
of one mark each, with
negative marking @ 0.25
marks for every wrong
answer).
Paper‐III Specialized Knowledge 100 Marks 01:30 Hours
of one mark each, with
negative marketing @ 0.25
marks for every wrong
answer).
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All the three papers will be common for all the candidates appearing for the posts of SOs
(Gen/F&A/S&P).
All papers will be bilingual (English & Hindi)
B2. Syllabus and Break up of Marks for Section Officers (Gen/F&A/S&P)
Paper‐I Noting, Drafting and Precis Writing MM = 100

Paper‐II General Knowledge, Constitution of India and Rules, MM = 100
Regulations and Bye Laws of CSIR
General Knowledge (35 Marks) Constitution of India
(35 Marks) Rules, Regulations and Bye Laws of CSIR
(30 Marks)
Paper‐III Specialized Knowledge MM = 100
Part A (10 Marks)

Manual of Office Procedure (10 Marks)
Part B (30 Marks)

FRs, SRs, CCS (CCA) Rules, CCS (Conduct) Rules, CCS
(Leave) Rules, GFRs, CCS (Pension) Rules, TA Rules
and LTC Rules.
Part C (30 Marks)

Elementary Book Keeping and Accountancy,
Works Accounts, Project Costing, Budget, CSIR/Govt.
of India Instructions on Financial Management and
Delegation of Powers, Auditing and Bank
Reconciliation.
Part D (30 Marks)

Materials Management, CSIR Purchase
Procedure, Objectives, Roles and Scope of
Functioning of Purchase & Stores Departments in
CSIR, Disposal of Obsolete and Surplus Items, Price
Preference, ABC, FSN, VED, LIFO & FIFO Analysis,
EOQ and Foreign Purchase.
B3. Scheme of Examination for Assistants (Gen/F&A/S&P)

Paper‐I Language Comprehension and Precis 100 Marks 02 Hours
Writing (Descriptive)
Paper‐II CSIR Rules, Regulations and Bye Laws and 100 Marks 01:30
Knowledge of Rules (e.g. FRs/SRs etc.) Hours
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(100 Objective Type Questions of one
mark each, with negative marking @ 0,25
marks for every wrong answer.)
All the three papers will be common for all the candidates appearing for the posts
of Assistants (Gen/F&A/S&P) Gr. 1.
Paper ‐ 1 will be as per the opted medium.
Paper ‐ II will be bilingual (English & Hindi).
B4. Syllabus and Break up of Marks for Assistants (Gen/F&A/S&P)
Paper‐ I Language Comprehension and Precis Writing MM = 100
General Hindi/General English (75 Marks)

Precis Writing (25 Marks)
Paper‐II CSIR Rules, Regulations and Bye Laws and Knowledge of MM = 100
Rules (e.g. FRs/SRs etc.)
CSIR Rules, Regulations and Bye‐Laws (10 Marks)

Computer Awareness (10 Marks)
General Awareness (10 Marks)
Manual of Office Procedure (10 Marks)
FRs, SRs, CCS (CCA) Rules, CCS (Conduct) Rules, CCS

(Leave) Rules (20 Marks)
CSIR (Pension) Rules, GFR, Civil Works, Basic Accounting

Knowledge, Accounting Practices in CSIR (20 Marks)
CSIR Purchase Procedure, Objectives, Roles and Scope of

Functioning of Purchase & Stores Departments in CSIR
(20 Marks)
(171)
Sub:‐ Filling up the Posts at the level of Assistants Gr. III (Gen/F&A/S&P) and Jr.
I am directed to state that in accordance with Rule 254 of General Financial Rules ‐ 2005
and Rule 5 of Part ‐ I, Section ‐ II of CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment &. Promotion)
Rules, 1982, the DG, CSIR has been pleased to allow the CSIR Labs/lnstts/HQ to temporarily shift
50% of the vacant posts (as on date) of Assistants (Gen/F&A/S&P) Gr. II and fill up these posts at
the level of Assistants (Gen/F&A/S&P) Gr. III. Accordingly, post based Rosters for direct
recruitment at the level of Assistants (Gen/F&A/S&P) Gr. III shall temporarily expand. All such
posts shall revert to the original posts of Assistants (Gen/F&A/S&P) Gr. II on vacation of the
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posts in the event of promotion, retirement or resignation etc. of the incumbents. Further,
similar action may also be taken for filling up the posts at the level of Jr. Stenographers.
It is further stated that Ministry of Finance OM dated 18/9/2013, issued vide CSIR letter
No. 5‐1(14)/2008‐PD dated 13/11/2013 shall be applicable in r/o the above posts temporarily
shifted to Assistants (Gen/F&A/S&P) Gr. Ill and Jr. Stenographers respectively in DRQ mode,
from the date of issue of this order.
These orders come into force with immediate effect.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3‐2(c)/2014‐EI dated 8.9.2014
(172)
Sub:‐ Guidelines for providing certain facilities in respect of persons with disabilities who are
already employed in Govt. for efficient performance of their duties.
I am directed to forward herewith the following Office Memorandum/Notification

issued by Government of India for information, guidance and compliance:‐
S.No. Govt. of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Subject

Grievances and Pensions OM No. & date.
1. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Guidelines for providing certain
Pensions, Department of Personnel and facilities in respect of persons with
Training (DoPT), Establishment Division, OM disabilities who are already
No. 36035/3/2013‐Estt.(Res) dated 31st employed in Government for
March, 2014. efficient performance of their
duties.
No.36035/3/2013‐Estt(Res) Dated the 31st March, 2014 of Government of India Ministry of

Subject:‐Guidelines for providing certain facilities in respect of persons with disabilities who are
already employed in Government for efficient performance of their duties.
A need has been felt to issue guidelines to provide certain additional facilities /amenities
to the persons with disabilities (PWD) to enable them to effectively discharge their duties. The
facilities such as identification of jobs, post recruitment and pre‐promotion training, assistive
devices, free accessibility, preference in transfer/posting, special casual leave, etc. have been
identified as areas which require special attention. The proposed facility indicated in the
guidelines should be applicable in respect of such employees working in the
Ministries/Departments of the Government of India, their attached and subordinate offices,
Central Public Sector Enterprises, Cantonment Boards etc.
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2. An inter ministerial committee was formed to finalize guidelines for providing certain
facilities in respect of persons with disabilities, who are already employed in efficient
discharge of their duties. Based on the discussions field with the stakeholders and
suggestion received from the stakeholders, the following guidelines are issued to provide
certain facilities/amenities to the persons with disabilities:
A. Identification of jobs
Each Ministry/Department of the Government of India, their attached and subordinate
offices, Central Public Sector Enterprises, Cantonment Boards etc. should identify the types of
jobs which could be easily performed by them specially for Group B, C and D posts where the
number of jobs are more. Such persons should preferably be posted to perform such identified
jobs and they be allowed to continue performing such jobs, as far as possible. If the concerned
PWD officer could perform all the jobs as people without disability or could perform several
types of jobs efficiently, no effort should be made to instruct them to certain types of jobs only.
B. Post recruitment and Pre‐promotion training

Induction training is an essential component of the service requirement of an employee.
Induction training programme for the persons with disabilities should be imparted together
with the other employees.
Job specific, post‐recruitment as well as pre‐promotion training programmes are required to

be organized for the persons with disabilities. Outlining a specific module/norm for training
programme for the persons with disabilities common to all the Ministries/Departments and
their attached/subordinate offices, Central Public Sector Enterprises, cantonment Board, etc.
may not be possible as the training requirement may be different on the basis of the work
pattern. All the Ministries / Departments should take definite action to conduct job specific
inclusive training programmes for the persons with disabilities with other employees.
Duration and training contents may be finalized in consultation with the National
Institutes under the Department of Disability Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice & empowerment
and, if felt necessary, prominent Associations/Federations/Confederations working in the
sphere of disability can be consulted. It should also be ensured that training programmes are
conducted at the time of change in job, introduction of new technology, after promotion of the
employee, etc. the venue of the training may be fixed as considered suitable for conducting
such training. The Ministries/Departments and their offices shall utilize existing Budget
provisions for undertaking the aspects of training programme.
The employee with disability shall be placed with an experienced employee, for atleast
one month on resuming responsibility of a post. This would help him to pick up skills required to
perform the job and also the adaptations that may be required in individual cases.
C. Providing aids/assistive device

The persons with disabilities could perform their duties efficiently, if they are provided
with aids and appliances which are suitable to their needs. Ministries/Departments and their
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attached and subordinate offices, Central Public Sector Enterprises, Cantonment Board, etc.
should assist the persons with disabilities by providing them high tech/latest technology led
assistive devices (including low vision aids, hearing aids with battery), special furniture, wheel
chairs (motorized if required by the employee), software scanners, computer and other
hardware, etc. in accordance with their requirement, which would improve their efficiency.
They should either provide or shall reimburse the cost of such devices with a specific, time
period for such devices to persons with disabilities in accordance with the price/durability of
the special devices, special furniture, software, scanners, computer and other hardware, etc. as
fixed by them, in consultation with various National institutes working in the sphere of
disability. A review exercise shall be carried out by the Departments/Ministries every three
years to check the availability or need for introduction of enhanced/upgraded versions of such
devices/software etc. They shall utilize their existing budget provisions for providing these
facilities.
D. Accessibility and barrier free environment at work place

In addition to the guidelines for modification in all public buildings including
Government offices to provide easy accessibility and barrier free environment for PWDs
as per the provisions of the PWD Act, all Government offices should take special steps to
provide barrier free and accessible work stations to PWD employees, access from main
building entrance to their work stations and access to common utility areas such as
Toilets, canteens, etc. Lifts/elevators should be made accessible by providing Braille
signage and audio outputs. Wherever required, suitable colour contrast may also be
made available in buildings, utilities, staircases, etc. for the benefit of low vision
employees.
E. Preference in Govt. accommodation

The Directorate of Estates may give preference to the persons with disabilities for
providing them accessible accommodation near their place of posting and they may be
preferred for allotment of ground floor accommodation. Possibility of existing housing
accommodations being renovated to make them conveniently accessible to persons with
disabilities, he explored by the Directorate of Estates.
F. Grievance redressal
Some of the employees including persons with disability may be got trained by the
empanelled Master Trainers/Offices of various National Institutes working in the sphere of
disability to develop their skills in handling grievances relating to PWDs.
The Liaison Officer appointed to look after reservation matters for SCs, STs may also act as
the Liaison Officer for reservation matters relating to persons with disabilities. The Liaison
Officer would also look after the issues relating to providing of "amenities for the persons with
disabilities. In addition, every Ministry/Department, their attached and subordinate offices,
Central Public Sector Enterprises, Cantonment Board, etc., would preferably constitute a
Grievance Redressal Mechanism headed by the Head of Administration and comprising at least
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two employees including a PWD having knowledge in disability matters. The Committee so
constituted would receive and try to redress the grievances of persons with disabilities within a
reasonable time frame.
G. Special Casual Leave

Vide this Department's OM No. 25011/1/2008 Estt.(A) dated 19.11.2008, a provision of
Special Casual Leave for 4 days in a calendar year has been made for the employees of Central
Government with disabilities for specific requirements relating to disabilities of the official,
further, vide this Department's OM No. 28016/02/2007 Estt.(A) dated 14.11.2007. There is also
a provision of 10 days Special Casual heave in a calendar year subject to exigencies of work for
the differently abled Central Government employees with disabilities for participating in
Conference/Seminars/Trainings./Workshop related to disability and development to be
specified by Ministry of Social Justice & empowerment.
H. Preference in transfer/posting
As far as possible, the persons with disabilities may be exempted from the rotational
transfer policy/transfer and be allowed to continue in the same job, where they would have
achieved the desired performance. Further, preference in place of posting at the time of
transfer/promotion may be given to the persons with disability subject to the administrative
constraints.
The practice of considering choice of place of posting in case of persons with disabilities
may be continued. To the extent feasible, they may be retained in the same job, where their
services could be optimally utilized.
3. Every Ministry/Department in consultation with the Office of the Chief Commissioner for
Persons with Disabilities would arrange for training of the Liaison Officer on "Disability
Equality and Etiquettes".
4. All the Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the above instructions to the
notice of all appointing authorities under their control, for information and compliance.
The Department of Public Enterprises may ensure to give effect the above guidelines in
all the Central Public Sector Enterprises.
(173)
Sub:‐ Procedure for Conducting Examination for Recruitment purposes – reg.
I am directed to state that CSIR vide letter No. 14(6)/2000‐E.II dated 04/01/2001 had
notified that for conducting open as well as departmental examinations, the job of setting the
question papers and evaluation of answer sheets should invariably be assigned to the outside
experts in the relevant disciplines from the State/Central Govt. recognized
educational/professional institutions only.
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In the light of the fact that the examination pattern in CSIR has a considerable
component of CSIR specific syllabus relating to General Administration, Finance & Accounts and
Stores & Purchase related activities. Therefore, at times the outside experts may not be well
conversant with the CSIR systems as an organization and its rules and procedures.
The Competent Authority has, therefore, reviewed the above instructions and approved the
following methodology:‐
(i) In case difficulties are experienced in following the aforesaid CSIR letter dated
04/01/2001, the job of setting the question papers and evaluation of answer sheets
may be assigned to the serving/retired officers of the level of Deputy Secretary or
equivalent.
(ii) While conducting the examination, strict confidentiality for setting the question
papers and evaluation of answer scripts need to be maintained.
(iii) At least two sets of question papers should be got prepared. The final selection of
question paper be made with the approval of the appointing authority or by the
designated officer or a team (as decided by the appointing authority).
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3‐2(g)/2014‐E.I dated 25.9.2014
(174)
Sub:‐ Furnishing of the requisite information under Cadre Review – reg.
I am directed to request you that requisite information in Proforma 1‐A, 1‐8, 2 and 3
may kindly be sent to this office BY POST on "PRIORITY" under the signature of CoA /AO/CoFA/
FAO/ CoSP/SPO as ‐the case may be by 27th October, 2014 for consideration of the Cadre
Review Committee constituted by the DG,CSIR for the cadre review of Administrative staff of
CSIR. The same information may also be forwarded by e‐mail in doc format to
[email protected].
PROFORMA‐1‐A
Name of Lab/Institution: _____________________________
REGULAR MANPOWER/PENSIONER’S POSITION AS ON 01.01.2014

PARTICULARS SANCTIONED NUMBER IN POSTIONS EXPECTED NUMBER AS
STRENGTH AS ON 1.1.2014 ON 31.12.2014
1 2 3 4
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A. SCIENTIFIC/TECHNICAL
OS/STIO
DS
QHS
Group IV
Group III
Group II
Group I
Temporary status casual
Worker*
Other (if any)
Total A 0 0 0
B. ADMINISTRATION
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D {Now Gr. ‘C’}
Temporary status casual
Worker*
Isolated cadre posts
Others (if any)
Total B 0 0 0
TOTAL (A+B) 0 0 0
C. PENSIONERS
No. of Pensioners/Family
Pensioners
Total A+B+C 0 0 0
Outstanding Scientist (OS), Distinguished (DS), Quick Hire Scientist (QHS)
*Paid from regular Budget
Signature of CoA/AO
Proforma ‐1‐B
NAME OF LAB./INSTITUTION: _______________________________________
TEMPORARY MANPOWER/POSITION AS ON 1.1.2014

PARTICULARS NUMBER IN POSITION AS ON 1.1.2014
1 2
A. SCIENTIFIC/TECHNICAL
JRF/SRF/RA/SRA/Research intern
Project Assistant/Project fellow
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M.Tech/Phd. Students
Casual/Contractual Workers (if any)
Consultants
Other (if any)
TOTAL A 0
B. ADMINISTRATION
Casual/Contractual Workers (if any)
Consultants
Other (if any)
TOTAL B 0
C. Manpower engaged through contractor (for Security/Cleaning/Data Entry etc.)
TOTAL C 0
TOTAL A+B+C 0
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Projects
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etc.)
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Sub:‐ Consolidated Instructions on Compassionate appointment issued by Government of

India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, DoPT‐ Endorsement thereof in
CSIR –reg.
I am directed to forward herewith the following Office Memoranda issued by

Sl.No. Govt. of India, DoPT Subject

1 OM No. 14014/02/2012‐Estt. (D) dated 16th Consolidated Instructions on
January, 2013 Compassionate appointment
2 OM No. 14014/02/2012‐Estt.(D) dated 7th Consolidated Instructions on
October, 2014 Compassionate appointment
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F.No. 14014/02/2012‐Estt. (D) dated 7th October, 2014 of Government of India, Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training
Subject:‐ Consolidated Instructions on compassionate appointment – reg.
The undersigned is directed to invite attention to this Department’s O.M of even

number dated 16th January, 2013 vide which Consolidated Instructions on compassionate
appointment were issued. In Part – A of the Proforma annexed at pages 15‐18 therein, the
candidate applying for compassionate appointment has to furnish a declaration/undertaking to
the effect that the facts given by him/her are, to the best of his/her knowledge, correct and if
any of the facts herein mentioned are found to be incorrect or false at a future date, his/her
services may be terminated. The candidate has to also furnish a declaration that he shall
maintain properly the other family members who were dependent on the deceased
government servant/member of the Armed Forces mentioned against 1(a) of Part‐ A of this
form and in case it is proved at any time that the said family members are being neglected or
not being properly maintained by him/her, his/her appointment may be terminated. This
declaration/undertaking has to be countersigned by two permanent government employees.
2. The matter has been examined in this Department. It is felt that the
declaration/undertaking furnished by the applicant as at page 17 of the aforesaid
Consolidated Instruction is sufficient and that there is no need of getting it,
countersigned by two permanent government employees. Accordingly, it has been
decided to delete this provision of getting the declaration/undertaking furnished by the
applicant countersigned by two permanent government employees (page 18 of the
Consolidated Instructions on Compassionate Appointment). This may be brought to the
notice of all concerned for information, guidance and necessary action.
F.No.14O14/02/2O12‐Estt. (D) Dated the 16th January, 2013 of Government of India, Ministry
of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training)
Subject:‐ Consolidated Instructions on compassionate appointment‐ reg.
The undersigned is directed to invite attention to this Department's O.M.

No.14014/6/94‐Estt.(D) dated 09.10.1998 vide which Scheme for "Compassionate Appointment
under Central Government" was issued. Subsequently a number of instructions on
compassionate appointments under the Central Government have been issued. The content of
important/relevant O.Ms and orders on the subject have been further consolidated for the
facility of reference and guidance and are being made available on this Department's website
www.persmm.nic.in in the dynamic form (OMs & Orders>Establishment>(A) Administration (III)
Concessions in appointment (a) compassionate appointment). This may be brought to the
notice of all concerned for information, guidance and necessary action.
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SCHEME FOR COMPASSIONATE APPOINTMENT
1. OBJECT
The object of the Scheme is to grant appointment on compassionate grounds to a dependent

family member of a Government servant dying in harness or who is retired on medical grounds,
thereby leaving his family in penury and without any means of livelihood, to relieve the family
of the Government servant concerned from financial destitution and to help it get over the
emergency.
2. TO WHOM APPLICABLE
To a dependent family member —
(A) of a Government servant who —
(a) dies while in service (including death by suicide); or

(b) is retired on medical grounds under Rule 2 of the CCS (Medical Examination) Rules
1957 or the corresponding provision in the Central Civil Service Regulations before
attaining the age of 55 years (57 years for erstwhile Group ‘D' Government servants);
or
(c) is retired on medical grounds under Rule 38 of the CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972 or the
corresponding provision in the Central Civil Service Regulations before attaining the
age of 55 years (57 years for erstwhile Group 'D' Government servants); or
(B) of a member of the Armed Forces who –
(a) dies during service; or

(b) is killed in action; or
(c) is medically boarded out and is unfit for civil employment.
Note I "Dependent Family Member" means:
(a) spouse; or
(b) son (including adopted son); or
(c) daughter (including adopted daughter); or
(d) brother or sister in the case of unmarried Government servant or
(e) member of the Armed Forces referred to in (A) or (B) of this para,
‐‐ who was wholly dependent on the Government servant/ member of the Armed Forces at the
time of his death in harness or retirement on medical grounds, as the case may be.
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Note II "Government servant" for the purpose of these instructions means a Government
servant appointed on regular basis and not one working on daily wage or casual or apprentice
or ad‐hoc or contract or reemployment basis.
Note III “Confirmed work‐charged staff” will also be covered by the term 'Government servant'
mentioned in Note III above.
Note IV "Service" includes extension in service (but not re‐employment) after attaining the
normal age of retirement in a civil post.
Note V "Re‐employment" does not include employment of ex‐serviceman before the normal
age of retirement in a civil post.
3. AUTHORITY COMPETENT TO MAKE

COMPASSIONATE APPOINTMENT
(a) Joint Secretary in‐charge of administration in the Ministry/Department concerned.

(b) Head of the Department under the Supplementary Rule 2(10) in the case of attached
and subordinate offices.
(c) Secretary in the Ministry/Department concerned in special types of cases.
4. POSTS TO WHICH SUCH APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE
Group 'C’ posts against the direct recruitment quota.
5. ELIGIBILITY
(a) The family is indigent and deserves immediate assistance for relief from financial
destitution; and
(b) Applicant for compassionate appointment should be eligible and suitable for the post in
all respects under the provisions of the relevant Recruitment Rules.
6. A. EXEMPTIONS
Compassionate appointments are exempted from observance of the following

requirements:‐
(a) Recruitment procedure i.e. without the agency of the Staff Selection
Commission or the Employment Exchange.
(b) Clearance from the Surplus Cell of the Department of Personnel and
Training/Directorate General of Employment and Training.
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(c) The ban orders on filling up of posts issued by the Ministry of Finance (Department of
Expenditure).
B.RELAXATIONS
(a) Upper age limit could be relaxed wherever found to be necessary. The lower age limit
should, however, in no case be relaxed below 18 years of age.
Note I Age eligibility shall be determined with reference to the date of application and not the
date of appointment;
Note II Authority competent to take a final decision for making compassionate appointment in
a case shall be competent to grant relaxation of upper age limit also for making such
appointment.
(b) In exceptional circumstances Government may consider recruiting persons not

immediately meeting the minimum educational standards. Government may
engage them as trainees who will be given the regular pay bands and grade
pay only on acquiring the minimum qualification prescribed under the
recruitment rules. The emoluments of these trainees, during the period of their
training and before they are absorbed in the Government as employees, will be
governed by the minimum of the ‐ IS pay band Rs.4440‐7440 without any
grade pay. In addition, they will be granted all applicable Allowance, like
Dearness Allowances, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance at the
admissible rates. The same shall be calculated on the minimum‐ IS pay band
without any grade pay. The period spent in the‐IS pay band by the future
recruits will not be counted as service for any purpose as their regular service
will start only after they are placed in the pay band PB‐1 of Rs.5200‐20200
along with grade pay of Rs. 1800. (Para 1 of P.M. No.14014/2/2009‐Estt.(D)
Dated the 11th December, 2009)
Note In the case of an attached/subordinate office, the Secretary in the concerned

administrative Ministry/Department shall be the competent authority for this purpose.
(c) In the matter of exemption from the requirement of passing the typing test
those appointed on compassionate grounds to the post of Lower Division
Clerk will be governed by the general orders issued in this regard.‐
(i) by the CS Division of the Department of Personnel and Training if the

post is included in the Central Secretariat Clerical Service; or
(ii) by the Establishment Division of the Department of Personnel and

Training if the post is not included in the Central Secretariat Clerical
Service.
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(d) In case of appointment of a widow not fulfilling the requirement of educational
qualification, against the post of MULT1 TASKING STAFF, she will be placed in Group ‘C’‐
Pay Band ‐ 1 (Rs. 5200‐20200) + Grade Pay Rs. 1800/‐ directly without insisting on
fulfillment of educational qualification norms, provided the appointing authority is
satisfied that the duties of the post against which she is being appointed can be
performed with help of some on job training. This dispensation is to be allowed for
appointment on compassionate ground against the post of MULT1 TASKING STAFF only.
(Para 2 of O.M. No.14014/2/2009‐Estt. (D) Dated 03.04.2012)
7. DETERMINATION/AVAILABILITY OF VACANCIES
a) Appointment on compassionate grounds should be made only on regular basis and that
too only if regular vacancies meant for that purpose are available.
b) Compassionate appointments can be made upto a maximum of 5% of vacancies failing

under direct recruitment quota in any Group 'C post. The appointing authority may hold
back upto 5% of vacancies in the aforesaid categories to be filled by direct recruitment
through Staff Selection Commission or otherwise so as to fill such vacancies by
appointment on compassionate grounds. A person selected for appointment on
compassionate grounds should be adjusted in the recruitment roster against the
appropriate category viz. SC/ST/ OBC/General depending upon the category to which he
belongs. For example, if he belongs to SC category he will be adjusted against the SC
reservation point, if he is ST/OBC he will be adjusted against ST/OBC point and if he
belongs to General category he will be adjusted against the vacancy point meant for
General category.
c) While the ceiling of 5% for making compassionate appointment against regular vacancies
should not be circumvented by making appointment of dependent family member of
Government servant on casual/daily wage/ad‐hoc/contract basis against regular
vacancies, there is no bar to considering him for such appointment if he is eligible as per
the normal rules/orders governing such appointments.
d) The ceiling of 5% of direct recruitment vacancies for making compassionate appointment

should not be exceeded by utilizing any other vacancy e.g. sports quota vacancy.
e) The Committee constituted for considering a request for appointment on compassionate

grounds should limit its recommendation to appointment on compassionate grounds
only in a really deserving case and only if vacancy meant for appointment on
compassionate grounds will be available within a year in the concerned administrative
Ministry/department/Office, that too within the ceiling of 5% of vacancies falling under
DR quota in Group 'C’ posts. (P.M.No.14014/18/2000‐Estt(D) dated 22.06.2001)
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f) Calculation of vacancies by grouping of posts for small offices/cadres ‐Grouping of posts
in small Offices/Cadres for the purpose of calculation of vacancies for appointment on
compassionate grounds is allowed. Consequently, Group ‘C’ posts in which there are less
than 20 direct recruitment vacancies in a recruitment year may be grouped together and
out of the total number of vacancies 5% may be filled on compassionate grounds subject
to the condition that appointment on compassionate grounds in any such post should
not exceed one. For the purpose of calculation of vacancies for compassionate
appointment, fraction of a vacancy either half or exceeding half but less than one may be
taken as one vacancy. (Para 2 and 3 of P.M. No, 14014/24/1999‐Estt.(D) dated
28.12.1999)
g) Liberalized method of calculation of vacancies for small Ministries/Departments ‐The

small Ministries/Departments may apply a more liberalized method of calculation of
vacancies under 5% quota for compassionate appointment. The small
Ministries/Departments, for the purpose of these instructions, are defined as
organizations where no vacancy for compassionate appointment could be located under
5% quota for the last 3 years. Such small Ministries/Departments may add up the total of
DR vacancies in Group 'C’ and erstwhile Group 'D' posts (excluding technical posts) arising
in each year for 3 or more preceding years and calculate 5% of vacancies with reference
to the grand total of vacancies of such years, for locating one vacancy for compassionate
appointment. This is subject to the condition that no compassionate appointment
was/has been made by the Ministries/Departments during 3 years or number of years
taken over and above 3 years for locating one vacancy under 5% quota.(Para 4 of O.M.
No. 14014/3/2005‐Estt(P) dated 09.10.2006
h) The compassionate appointment can also be made against technical 'posts' at Group 'C
and erstwhile Group 'D' level. The 5% quota of vacancies will be calculated on the basis of
total DR vacancies arising in a year in the technical posts. (Para 2 of P.M. No.
14014/3/2005‐Estt.(D) dated 19.01.2007.
8. TIME LIMIT FOR CONSIDERING APPLICATIONS FOR COMPASSIONATE

APPOINTMENT.
Prescribing time limit for considering applications for compassionate appointment has
been reviewed vide this Department CM No.14014/3/2011‐Estt.(D) dated 26.07.2012.
Subject to availability of a vacancy and instructions on the subject issued by this
Department and as amended from time to time, any application for compassionate
appointment is to be considered without any time limit and decision taken on merit in
each case.
9. BELATED REQUESTS FOR COMPASSIONATE APPOINTMENT
(a) Ministries/Departments can consider requests for compassionate appointment even

where the death or retirement on medical grounds of a Government servant took place
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long back, say five years or so. While considering such belated requests it should,
however, be kept in view that the concept of compassionate appointment is largely
related to the need for immediate assistance to the family of the Government servant in
older to relieve it from economic distress. The very fact that the family has been able to
manage somehow all these years should normally be taken as adequate proof that the
family had some dependable means of subsistence. Therefore, examination of such
cases would call for a great deal of circumspection. The decision to make appointment
on compassionate grounds in such cases may, therefore, be taken only at the level of
the Secretary of the Department/Ministry concerned.
(b) Whether a request for compassionate appointment is belated or not may be decided
with reference to the date of death or retirement on medical ground of a Government
servant and not the age of the applicant at the time of consideration.
(c) The onus of examining the penurious condition of the dependent family will rest with
the authority making compassionate appointment (Para 4 of O.M No.14014/3/2011‐
Estt.(P) dated 26.07.2012
10. WIDOW APPOINTED ON COMPASSIONATE GROUNDS GETTING REMARRIED
A widow appointed on compassionate grounds will be allowed to continue in service even

after re‐marriage.
11. WHERE THERE IS AN EARNING MEMBER
(a) In deserving cases even where there is already an earning member in the family, a
dependent family member may be considered for compassionate appointment with
prior approval of the Secretary of the Department/Ministry concerned who, before
approving such appointment, will satisfy himself that grant of compassionate
appointment is justified having regard to number of dependents, assets and liabilities
left by the Government servant, income of the earning member as also his liabilities
including the fact that the earning member is residing with the family of the
Government servant and whether he should not be a source of support to other
members of the family.
(b) In cases where any member of the family of the deceased or medically retired
Government servant is already in employment and is not supporting the other members
of the family of the Government servant, extreme caution has to be observed in
ascertaining the economic distress of the members of the family of the Government
servant so that the facility of appointment on compassionate ground is not
circumvented and misused by putting forward the ground that the member of the family
already employed is not supporting the family.
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12. MISSING GOVERNMENT SERVANT
Cases of missing Government servants are also covered under the scheme for compassionate
appointment subject to the following conditions:‐
(a) A request to grant the benefit of compassionate appointment can be considered only after
a lapse of at least 2 years from the date from which the Government servant has been
missing, provided that:
(i) an FIR to this effect has been lodged with the Police,
(ii) the missing person is not traceable, and
(iii) the competent authority feels that the case is genuine;
(b) This benefit will not be applicable to the case of a Government servant:‐
(i) who had less than two years to retire on the date from which he
has been missing; or
(ii) who is suspected to have committed fraud, or suspected to have joined any terrorist
organization or suspected to have gone abroad.
(c) Compassionate appointment in the case of a missing Government servant also would not be
a matter of right as in the case of others and it will be subject to fulfillment of all the
conditions, including the availability of vacancy, laid down for such appointment under the
scheme;
(d) While considering such a request, the results of the Police investigation should also be taken
into account; and
(e) A decision on any such request for compassionate appointment should be taken only at the
level of the Secretary of the Ministry/Department concerned.
13. PROCEDURE
(a) The proforma as in Annexure may be used by Ministries/Departments/ Offices for

ascertaining necessary' information and processing the cases of compassionate
appointment.
(b) The Welfare Officer in each Ministry/Department/Office should meet the members of
the family of the Government servant in question immediately after his death to advise
and assist them in getting appointment on compassionate grounds. The applicant
should be called in person at the very first stage and advised in person about the
requirements and formalities to be completed by him.
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(c) An application for appointment on compassionate grounds should be considered in the
light of the instructions issued from time to time by the Department of Personnel and
Training (Establishment Division) on the subject by a committee of officers consisting
of three officers ‐ one Chairman and two Members ‐ of the rank of Deputy Secretary/
Director in the Ministry/Department and officers of equivalent rank in the case of
attached and subordinate offices. The Welfare Officer may also be made one of the
Members/Chairman of the committee depending upon his rank. The committee may
meet during the second week of every month to consider cases received during the
previous month. The applicant may also be granted personal hearing by the
committee, if necessary, for better appreciation of the facts of the case.
(d) Recommendation of the committee should be placed before the competent authority
for a decision. If the competent authority disagrees with the committee's
recommendation, the case may be referred to the next higher authority for a decision.
14. UNDERTAKING FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE FAMILY OF THE DECEASED EMPLOYEE
A person appointed on compassionate grounds under the scheme should give an

undertaking in writing (as in Annexure) that he/she will maintain properly the other family
members who were dependent on the Government servant/member of the Armed Forces in
question and in case it is proved subsequently (at any time) that the family members are being
neglected or are not being maintained properly by him/her, his/her appointment may be
terminated forthwith. The question of its legal enforceability has been examined in consultation
with the Ministry of Law (Department of Legal Affairs) and it has been decided that it should be
incorporated as one of the additional conditions in the offer of appointment applicable only in
the case of appointment on compassionate grounds (O.M No. 14014/16/1999‐Estt.(D) dated
20.12.1999).
15. REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN POST/PERSON
When a person has been appointed on compassionate grounds to a particular post, the set of
circumstances, which led to such appointment, should be deemed to have ceased to exist.
Therefore, ‐
(a) he/she should strive in his/her career like his/her colleagues for future advancement
and any request for appointment to any higher post on considerations of compassion
(b) an appointment made on compassionate grounds cannot be transferred to any other

person and any request for the same on considerations of compassion should invariably
be rejected.
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16. SENIORITY
A person appointed on compassionate ground in a particular year may be placed at the

bottom of all the candidates recruited/appointed through direct recruitment, promotion
etc. in that year, irrespective of the date of joining of the candidate on compassionate
ground. (Para 4.8 of P.M. No. No.20011/1/2008‐Estt.(D) dated 11.11.2010)
17. TERMINATION OF SERVICE
The compassionate appointments can be terminated on the ground of noncompliance of

any condition stated in the offer of appointment after providing an opportunity to the
compassionate appointee by way of issue of show cause notice asking him/her to
explain why his/her services should not be terminated for non‐compliance of the
condition(s) in the offer of appointment and it is not necessary to follow the procedure
prescribed in the Disciplinary Rules/Temporary Service Rules for his purpose.
In order to check its misuse, it has also been decided that this power of termination of
services for non‐compliance of the condition(s) in the offer of compassionate
appointment should vest only with the Secretary in the concerned administrative
Ministry/Department not only in respect of persons working in the Ministry/Department
proper but also in respect of Attached/Sub‐ordinate offices under that
Ministry/Department (O.M. No. 14014/19/2000‐Estt(P) dated 24.11.2000).
18. GENERAL
a) Appointments made on grounds of compassion should be done in such a way that

persons appointed to the post do have the essential educational and technical
qualifications and experience required for the post consistent with the requirement of
maintenance of efficiency of administration.
b) It is not the intention to restrict employment of a family member of the deceased or

medically retired (erstwhile) Group 'D' Government servant to a erstwhile Group 'D' post
only. As such, a family member of such erstwhile Group 'D' Government servant can be
appointed to a Group 'C’ post for which he/she is educationally qualified, provided a
vacancy in Group 'C' post exists for this purpose.
c) The Scheme of compassionate appointments was conceived as far back as 1958. Since
then a number of welfare measures have been introduced by the Government which
have made a significant difference in the financial position of the families of the
Government servants dying in harness/retired on medical grounds. An application for
compassionate appointment should, however, not be rejected merely on the ground
that the family of the Government servant has received the benefits under the various
welfare schemes. While considering a request for appointment on compassionate
ground a balanced and objective assessment of the financial condition of the family has
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to be made taking into account its assets and liabilities (including the benefits received
under the various welfare schemes mentioned above) and all other relevant factors such
as the presence of an earning member, size of the family, ages of the children and the
essential needs of the family, etc.
d) Compassionate appointment should not be denied or delayed merely on the ground

that there is reorganisation in the Ministry/Department/ Office. It should be made
available to the person concerned if there is a vacancy meant for compassionate
appointment and he or she is found eligible and suitable under the scheme.
e) Requests for compassionate appointment consequent on death or retirement on

medical grounds of erstwhile Group 'D' staff may be considered with greater sympathy
by applying relaxed standards depending on the facts and circumstances of the case.
f) Compassionate appointment will have precedence over absorption of surplus

employees and regularisation of daily wage/casual workers with/without temporary
status.
g) Any request to increase the upper age‐limit of 55 years for retirement on medical
grounds prescribed in para 2(A) (b) and (c) above in respect of Group 'A'/'B’/’C’
Government servants and to bring it at par with the upper age‐limit of 57 years
prescribed therein for erstwhile Group 'D' Government servants on the ground that the
age of retirement has recently (May, 1998) been raised from 58 years to 60 years for
Group 'A'/’B’/’C’ Government servants (which is at par with the age of retirement of 60
years applicable to erstwhile Group 'D' Government servants) or on any other ground
should invariably be rejected so as to ensure that the benefit of compassionate
appointment available under the scheme is not misused by seeking retirement on
medical grounds at the fag end of one's career and also keeping in view the fact that the
higher upper age‐limit of 57 years has been prescribed therein for erstwhile Group ‘D'
Government servants for the reason that they are low paid Government servants who
get meagre invalid pension in comparison to others.
19. IMPORTANT COURT JUDGEMENTS
The ruling contained in the following judgements may also be kept in view while
considering cases of compassionate appointment:‐
(a) The Supreme Court in its judgement dated April 8, 1993 in the case of Auditor General of
India and others vs. G. Ananta Rajeswara Rao [(1994) 1 SCC 192] has held that
appointment on grounds of descent clearly violates Article 16(2) of the Constitution; but
if the appointment is confined to the son or daughter or widow of the Government
servant who died in harness and who needs immediate appointment on grounds of
immediate need of assistance in the event of there being no other earning member in
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the family to supplement the loss of income from the bread winner to relieve the
economic distress of the members of the family, it is unexceptionable.
(b) The Supreme Court's judgement dated May 4, 1994 in the case of Umesh Kumar Nagpal
vs. State of Haryana and others [JT 1994(3) S.C. 525] has laid down the following
important principles in this regard:
(i) Only dependents of an employee dying in harness leaving his family in penury and without
any means of livelihood can be appointed on compassionate ground.
(ii) The posts in Group 'C’ and 'D' (formerly Class III and IV) are the lowest posts in non‐manual
and manual categories and hence they alone can be offered on compassionate grounds
and no other post i.e. in the Group 'A' or Group ‘B' category is expected or required to be
given for this purpose as it is legally impermissible.
(iii) The whole object of granting compassionate appointment is to enable the family to tide
over the sudden crisis and to relieve the family of the deceased from financial destitution
and to help it get over the emergency.
(iv) Offering compassionate appointment as a matter of course irrespective of the financial

condition of the family of the deceased or medically retired Government servant is legally
impermissible.
(v) Neither the qualifications of the applicant (dependent family member) nor the post held
by the deceased or medically retired Government servant is relevant. If the applicant finds
it below his dignity to accept the post offered, he is free not to do so. The post is not
offered to cater to his status but to see the family through the economic calamity.
(vi) Compassionate appointment cannot be granted after lapse of a reasonable period and it is
not a vested right which can be exercised at any time in future.
(vii) Compassionate appointment cannot be offered by an individual functionary on an ad‐
hoc basis.
(c) The Supreme Court has held in its judgement dated February 28, 1995 in
the case of the Life Insurance Corporation of India vs. Mrs Asha
Ramchandra Ambekar and others [JT 1994(2) S.C. 183] that the High
Courts and Administrative Tribunals cannot give direction for
appointment of a person on compassionate grounds but can merely direct
(d) The Supreme Court has ruled in the cases of Himachal Road Transport Corporation vs.
Dinesh Kumar [JT 1996 (5) S.C. 319] on May 7, 1996 and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
vs. Smt A. Radhika Thirumalai [JT 1996 (9) S.C. 197] on October 9, 1996 that
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appointment on compassionate grounds can be made only if a vacancy is available for
that purpose.
(e) The Supreme Court has held in its judgement in the case of State of
Haryana and others vs. Rani Devi and others [JT 1996(6) S.C. 646] on July
15, 1996 that if the scheme regarding appointment on compassionate
ground is extended to all sorts of casual, ad‐hoc employees including those
who are working as Apprentices, then such scheme cannot be justified on
Constitutional grounds.
(f) The Hon'ble Supreme Court in its judgment dated 05.04.2011 in Civil Appeal No. 2206 of
2006 filed by Local Administration Department vs. M. Selvanayagam @ Kumaravelu has
observed that "an appointment made many years after the death of the employee or
without due consideration of the financial resources available to his/her dependents
and the financial deprivation caused to the dependents as a result of his death, simply
because the claimant happened to be one of the dependents of the deceased employee
would be directly in conflict with Articles 14 & 16 of the Constitution and hence, quite
bad and illegal. In dealing with cases of compassionate appointment, it is imperative to
keep this vital aspect in mind” (P.M. No. 14014/3/2011‐Estt.(D) dated 26.07.2012).
ANNEXURE
PROFORMA REGARDING EMPLOYMENT OF DEPENDENTS OF GOVERNMENT
SERVANTS DYING WHILE IN SERVICE/RETIRED ON INVALID PENSION
PART‐ A
I. (a) Name of the Government servant

(Deceased/retired on medical grounds). _________________________
(b) Designation of the Government Servant. _________________________
(c) Whether it is MTS (erstwhile Group ‘D’) or not? _________________________
(d) Date of birth of the Government Servant. _________________________
(e) Date of death/retirement on _________________________

medical grounds.
(f) Total length of Service rendered. _________________________
(g) Whether permanent or temporary. _________________________
(h) Whether belonging to SC/St/OBC. _________________________
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II. (a) Name of the candidate for appointment. _________________________
(b) His /Her relationship with the

Government servant. _________________________
(c) Date of birth. _________________________
(d) Educational Qualifications. _________________________
(e) Whither any other dependent family _________________________

member has been appointed on
compassionate grounds.
III. Particulars of total assets left ___________________
including amount of
(a) Family Pension ___________________
(b) D.C.R. Gratuity ___________________
(c) G.P.F. Balance ___________________
(d) Life Insurance Policies ___________________

(including Postal Life
Insurance)
(e) Moveable and Immovable ___________________

Properties and annual Income
earned therefrom by the family.
(f) C.G.E. Insurance amount __________________
(g) Encashment of leave __________________
(h) Any other assets. __________________

Total ___________________
IV. Brief particular of liabilities __________________

if any.
V. Particulars of all dependent family
Member of the Government servant
(if some are employed, their income
and whether they are living
together or separately).
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S.No. Name(s) Relationship Age Address Employed or
With Govt. not if
servant employed
particulars of
employment
and
emoluments)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
VI. DECLARATION/UNDERTAKING
1. I hereby declare that the facts given by me above are, to the

best of my knowledge, correct. If any of the facts herein
mentioned are found to be incorrect or false at a future
date, my services may be terminated.
2. I hereby also declare that I shall maintain properly the other
family members who were dependent on the Government
servant/member of the Armed Forces mentioned against
1(a) of Part‐A of this form and in case it is proved at any time
that the said family members are being neglected or not
being properly maintained by me, my appointment may be
terminated.
Dated:
Signature of the candidate
Name:‐ _____________
Address:‐ ____________
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Shri/smt/kum_________________________________________ is known to and the facts
mentioned by him/her are correct.
Date: Signature of permanent

Government servant.
Name:‐ ________________
Address:‐ ________________
I have verified that the facts mentioned above by the candidate are correct.
Date: Signature of permanent

Government servant.
Name:‐___________
Address:‐ __________
PART‐B
(TO BE FILLED IN BY OFFICE IN WHICH EMPLOYMENT IS PROPOSED)
I. (a) Name of the candidate for

Appointment __________________
(b) His /Her relationship with the

Government servant. _________________
(c) Age (date of birth), educational

Qualifications and experience,
If any. _________________
(d) Post (Group C) which employment

is Proposed ___________________
(e) Whether there is vacancy in

that post within the ceiling of 5%
prescribed under the scheme
of compassionate appointment. __________________
(f) Whether the post to be filled is

included in the Central Secretariat
Clerical Service or not. __________________
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(g) Whether the relevant Recruitment
Rules provide for direct recruitment. __________________
(h) Whether the candidate fulfils the

requirements of the Recruitment
Rules for the post. __________________
(i) Apart from waiver of Employment

Exchange/Staff Selection Commission
procedure what other relaxation
are to be given. __________________
(II) Whether the facts mentioned in

Part‐A have been verified by the
office and if so, indicate the records. _________________
(III) If the Government servant

died/ retired on medical grounds more
than 5 years back, why the case was
not sponsored earlier. _________________
(IV) Personal recommendation of

the Head of the Department in the
Ministry/ Department/Office.
(With his signature and office
Stamp/seal) _________________
Department of Personnel & Training
Establishment ‘D’ Division
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Compassionate Appointment
S.No. Question Answer

Introduction and Objective
1. Under what provisions of The appointments on compassionate grounds against
Government, appointments on a post in Central Government are regulated in terms
compassionate grounds are of the provisions of "Scheme for Compassionate
regulated? Appointment under Central Government" issued
under Department of Personnel & Training O.M. No.
14014/6/1994‐Estt(D) dated 09.10.1998, as amended
from time to time. All the instructions on
compassionate appointments have been consolidated
vide O.M. 14014/02/2012‐Estt(D) dated 16.1.2013
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and are available on the Department’s website
www.persmin.nic.in (OMs & Orders > Establishment >
(A) Administration (III) Concessions in Appointments
(a) Compassionate Appointments).
2. What is the objective of scheme The objective of the Scheme is to grant appointment
for compassionate on compassionate grounds to a dependent family
appointments? member of a Government servant who has died while
in service or who is retired on medical grounds before
attaining the age of 55 years (57 years for erstwhile
Group 'D' employees), thereby leaving the family in
penury and without any means of sustainable
livelihood so as to provide relief to the family of the
Government servant concerned from financial
destitution and to help it get over the emergency.
3. Is the Scheme applicable to Yes. Dependent family member of a Armed Force
member of Armed Forces? personnel can be considered for appointment against
a civilian post within any establishment/organisation
under the Ministry of Defence, if the armed force
personnel:
a) Dies during service; or
b) Is killed in action; or
c) Is medically boarded out and is unfit for civil
employment
4. Can dependents of a Yes. If the family satisfies the criteria to be considered
deceased government for compassionate appointment (see S. No. 29).
employee who committed
suicide be considered for
compassionate appointment?
Age Limit for appointment on compassionate grounds
5. What is the upper and lower The age limits would be based on the Recruitment
age limit for making Rules of the post to which the compassionate
compassionate appointment? appointment is proposed to be made.
6. Whether upper age limit Yes. Upper age limit can be relaxed wherever found to
prescribed for a post can be be necessary.
relaxed while making
appointment on compassionate
ground?
7. Whether lower age limit No. The lower age limit cannot be relaxed below 18
prescribed for a post can be years of age.
relaxed while making
appointment on compassionate
ground?
8. What is the crucial date for Age eligibility shall be determined with reference to
determining age eligibility for the 'date of application' for compassionate
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appointment on compassionate appointment.
grounds?
9. Which authority is competent Authority competent to take a final decision for
to grant relaxation of upper age making compassionate appointment in a case is the
limit? competent authority to grant relaxation of upper age
limit.
10. Is there any restriction of age Yes. The Government servant should have retired on
limit of medically retired medical grounds before attaining the age of 55 years
government servant for (57 years for erstwhile Group D employees).
consideration of cases of
dependents for
Definition of a Department Family Members
11. Who are considered dependent Dependent Family Member means:
Family Members for the a) spouse; or
purpose of consideration of b) son (including adopted son); or
appointment on compassionate c) daughter (including adopted daughter); or
grounds? d) brother or sister in the case of unmarried
Government servant; or
e) member of the Armed Forces, as defined in
S.No. 3, who was wholly dependent on the
Government servant/ member of the Armed
Forces at the time of his death in harness or
retirement on medical grounds, as the case
may be.
12. Whether a 'married daughter Yes. but subject to conditions:
can be considered for i. That she was wholly dependent on the
compassionate appointment? Government servant at the time of his/her
death in harness or retirement on medical
grounds
ii. She must support other dependents members
of the family.
13. Whether 'married son' can be No. A married son is not considered dependent on a
considered for government servant.
14. Whether 'married brother' can No. A married brother is not considered dependent
be considered for on a government servant.
15. Whether dependent of an No. Only the dependent of regular government
employee working on 'daily employee can be considered for compassionate
wage or causal or appointment.
apprentice or ad‐hoc or
contract or re‐employment'
basis can be considered for
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16. Whether dependent of Yes, Confirmed work‐charged staff is covered by the
"confirmed work‐charged term Government servant.
staff" can be considered for
17. Whether a widow appointed Yes.
on compassionate ground be
allowed to continue in service
after re‐marriage?
18. Whether dependent of Yes. In deserving cases, even where there is already
deceased government an earning member in the family, a dependent family
employee can be member may be considered for compassionate
considered for appointment with prior approval of the Secretary of
compassionate appointment the Department/Ministry concerned who, before
when there is an earning approving such appointment, will satisfy himself that
member in the family? grant of compassionate appointment is justified
having regard to number of dependents, assets and
liabilities left by the Government servant, income of
the earning member as also his liabilities including the
fact that the earning member is residing with the
family of the Government servant and whether he
should not be a source of support to other members
of the family.
19. Whether dependent of a Yes. Subject to conditions prescribed in this

missing government Department O.M. dated 09.10.1998, dependent
employee can be family of missing government employees can be
considered for considered for compassionate appointment.
Competent Authority for Compassionate Appointments
20. Who is the competent authority a) Joint Secretary in‐charge of administration in
to make appointment on the Ministry / Department concerned;
compassionate grounds in case
of a Ministry / Department? b) Head of the Department under the
Supplementary Rule 2(10) in case of attached
and subordinate office;
c) Secretary in the Ministry/Department

concerned in special type of cases;
Posts/vacancies against which compassionate appointments can be made
21. Against which group of posts a Compassionate appointment can be made only upto
compassionate appointment 5% of vacancies falling under direct recruitment
can be made? quota in Group 'C posts (Including erstwhile Group 'D'
posts) in a 'recruitment year'. The manner of
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determination of vacancies has been explained in the
consolidated instruction on compassionate
appointment dated 16.1.2013.
22. How do we make appointment Group ‘C’ posts, in which there are less than 20 direct
on compassionate grounds in recruitment vacancies in a recruitment year, may be
small offices/cadres in which grouped together and out of the total number of
there are less than 20 direct vacancies 'in a year', 5% may be filled up on
recruitment vacancies in a compassionate grounds subject to the condition that
'recruitment year', the appointment on compassionate grounds in any such
minimum vacancies required to post should not exceed one. For the purpose of
make a compassionate calculation of vacancies for compassionate
appointment? appointment, fraction of a vacancy either half or
exceeding half but less than one may be taken as one
vacancy.
23. How are vacancies for The small Ministries / Departments may apply a more
appointment on compassionate liberalized method of calculation of vacancies under
grounds to be calculated in 5% quota for compassionate appointment. Small
small Ministries / Departments Ministries / Departments, for the purpose of these
where sufficient vacancies do instructions, are defined as organizations where no
not arise, year after year, for vacancy for compassionate appointment could be
making compassionate located under 5% quota for the last 3 years. Such
appointment? small Ministries/Departments may add up the total of
DR vacancies in Group 'C and erstwhile Group 'D'
posts (excluding technical posts) arising in each year
for 3 or more preceding years and calculate 5% of
vacancies with reference to the grand total of
vacancies of such years, for locating one vacancy for
compassionate appointment. This is subject to the
condition that no compassionate appointment
was/has been made by the Ministries/Departments
during 3 years or number of years taken over and
above 3 years for locating one vacancy under 5%
quota.
24. Can compassionate No.
appointment be made against a
Group 'A' or Group 'B1 post?
25. Can compassionate No.
appointment be made to a
Group 'A' or Group 'B' post if
the dependent has higher
qualifications?
26. If compassionate appointment Yes. There is no time limit for compassionate
cannot be given in a year, can it appointment. A request for compassionate
be considered in the next appointment can be carry forward to next or more
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recruitment year? years, but the total compassionate appointment
made in a year should not exceed 5% limit of the
direct recruitment Group C quota.
27. Can compassionate No. Compassionate appointment can be made only if
appointment be made against a a regular vacancy is available for that purpose. No
future vacancy? appointment can be made against a future vacancy.
28. Whether the administrative No. Since no compassionate appointment can be
Ministry / Department / Office made against a future vacancy, no waiting list is to be
are required to prepare a prepared.
waiting list for appointment on
compassionate ground?
29. Can a Committee constituted in No. The recommendation of the Committee should be
a Ministry/Department for limited to existing vacancies only. No
considering the request for recommendation for appointment on compassionate
appointment on compassionate ground can be made against a future vacancy.
ground recommend persons for
appointment against the next
year vacancy?
30. Can appointment on Yes. Compassionate appointment can also be made
compassionate grounds be against technical 'posts' at Group 'C and erstwhile
made against a Technical post? Group 'D' level The 5% quota of vacancies will be
calculated on the basis of total DR vacancies arising in
a year against the technical posts.
31. Is reservation roster applicable Yes. A person selected for appointment on
to compassionate compassionate grounds should be adjusted in the
appointments? recruitment roster against the appropriate category
viz. SC/ST/ OBC/General depending upon the category
to which he belongs. For example, if he belongs to SC
category he will be adjusted against the SC
reservation point, if he is ST/OBC he will be adjusted
against ST/OBC point and if he belongs to General
category he will be adjusted against the vacancy point
meant for General category.
Criteria for consideration of the desirability of compassionate appointments
32. What is the criteria for Following factors are to be mandatorily taken into
determining eligibility of a consideration for making compassionate
person for consideration for appointments:
compassionate appointment. a) The family is indigent and deserves immediate
assistance for relief from financial destitution;
and
b) Applicant for compassionate appointment
should be eligible and suitable for the post in
all respects under the provisions of the
relevant Recruitment Rules.
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The onus for examining the penurious condition of
the dependent family rest with authority making
compassionate appointment, Courts have clearly
stated in various judgments that offering
compassionate appointment as a matter of course,
irrespective of the financial condition of the family of
the deceased or medically retired Government
servant, is untenable.
Exemptions admissible for compassionate appointees
33. What are exemptions available Compassionate appointments are exempted from
to administrative observance of the following requirements:‐
Ministry/Departments while a) Recruitment procedure i.e. without the
making compassionate agency of the Staff Selection Commission or
appointment? the Employment Exchange.
b) Clearance from the Surplus Cell of the
Department of Personnel and
Training/Directorate General of Employment
and Training.
c) The ban orders on filling up of posts issued by
the Ministry of Finance (Department of
Expenditure)
34. Whether a person appointed as In the matter of exemption from the requirement of
LDC on compassionate ground passing the typing test, those appointed on
exempted from requirement of compassionate grounds to the post of Lower Division
passing the type writing test. Clerk will be governed by the general orders issued in
this regard:‐
i. by the CS Division of the Department of

Personnel and Training, if the post is
included in the Central Secretariat Clerical
Service; or
ii. by the Establishment Division of the
Department of Personnel and Training, if the
post is not included in the Central Secretariat
Clerical Service.
35. Whether a person who does Yes. A person who does not fulfill educational
not fulfill education qualification of a post can be appointed as "Trainee"
qualification of a post can be (DOPT OM No. 14014/2/2009‐Estt(D) dated 11.02.09
appointed on compassionate and 03.04.2012)
ground?
36. Whether Government Yes, in case a widow who does not fulfill educational
Department can appoint a requirement of a post is considered for
widow who does not fulfill compassionate appointment, she can be appointed
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educational qualification only against a multi‐tasking staff post provided the
requirement of a post? appointing authority is satisfied that she can
satisfactorily perform duties of the post with the help
of some on job training.
37. Can dependents of deceased No. Only regular appointment can be made on
government employee be compassionate grounds against a regular vacancy.
considered for appointment on
compassionate ground on
casual/daily wage/ad‐
hoc/contract basis?
Time‐Limit for considering cases of compassionate appointments
38. Is there any time limit for Subject to availability of a vacancy and instructions on
considering a case for the subject issued by this Department, as amended
compassionate appointment? from time to time, any application for compassionate
appointment can be considered without any time
limit subject to the merit of each case (see criteria
mentioned in S.No. 32).
39. Can a Department consider Ministries/Departments can consider requests for
belated requests for compassionate appointment even where the death or
compassionate appointment? retirement on medical grounds of a Government
servant took place long back. While considering such
belated requests it should, however, be kept in view
that the concept of compassionate appointment is
largely related to the need for immediate assistance
to the family of the Government servant in order to
relieve it from economic distress. The very fact that
the family has been able to manage somehow all
these years should normally be taken as an adequate
proof that the family had some dependable means of
subsistence.
40. Can the cases which were Yes, provided that the cases were closed due to non‐
closed on completion of 3years’ availability of vacancies during the 3 year time‐period
time as provided in DoPT OM and subject to the criteria mentioned in S.No. 32 and
dated 5.5.2003, be re‐opened S.No. 39. Such cases should not be opened merely
after the waiver of time‐limit in because the time limit has been waived off.
DoPT OM dated 26.7.2012?
41. Whether belated case of The belated cases of compassionate appointment are
compassionate appointments to be considered as per the revised recruitment rules
against the Group D can be for the MTS posts.
considered now after
regularization of all Group 'D'
employees as Group 'C’
employees.
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Status and admissibility of pay /allowances of a Trainee
42. What will be Status of Trainee? A person appointed as 'Trainee' enjoys the Status of
Government servant from initial day and will be
allowed all the allowances and benefit allowed to a
government servant.
43. What will be maximum time A person appointed as a 'Trainee" on compassionate
period allowed for a person grounds has to acquire minimum educational
appointed as 'Trainee' to qualifications in 5 years.
acquire minimum education
qualification
44. Whether a person appointed on Yes. The probation period, as specified in Recruitment
compassionate grounds as rules of the post/grade against which he/she is
'Trainee' will have probation appointed would commence from the date he/she
period. acquires minimum educational qualifications.
45. Whether Earned Leave, Half A "Trainee' appointed on compassionate ground
pay leave and other types of would be entitled for all kinds of leave allowed to a
leave as applicable to regular regular Government servant.
Government employees would
be admissible to a Trainee
46. Admissibility of Leave Travel A 'Trainee' appointed on compassionate ground
concession as applicable to would be allowed LTC concession only on completion
regular government servants. of one year service
47. Is a Trainees appointed on Yes. As allowed to a regular government servant in
compassionate grounds the pre‐revised pay scale of Rs. 4440‐7440/‐without
entitled to Medical facilities/ grade pay. However, he would not be entitled to OTA
Benefit of CGEGIS/CGHS and during the period as a Trainee.
Children Educational
Allowance.
48. Admissibility of New Pension Yes. As allowed to a regular government servant in
Scheme the pre‐revised pay scale of Rs. 4440‐7440/‐without
grade pay
49. Whether dependent of a Yes.
Trainee appointed on
compassionate grounds
entitled to compassionate
appointment.
Miscellaneous
50. Which administrative authority Welfare Officer of the concerned
is responsible for informing the Ministry/Department/Office is responsible for
dependents of deceased appropriate counseling and facilitating the process of
government employee or a compassionate appointment of the dependent of a
medically retired official about deceased or medically retired Government employee.
the scheme for compassionate
appointment?
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51. Whether maintenance of the Yes. A person appointed on compassionate grounds
family of the deceased under the scheme has to give an undertaking in
employee is responsibility of writing that he/she will maintain properly the other
person appointed on family members who were dependent on the
compassionate ground? Government servant/member of the Armed Forces in
question and in case it is proved subsequently (at any
time) that the family members are being neglected or
are not being maintained properly by him/her, his/her
appointment may be terminated forthwith.
52. Once a person has been No. When a person has been appointed on
appointed on compassionate compassionate grounds to a particular post, the set of
ground, can be considered circumstances, which led to such appointment, should
eligible for consideration for be deemed to have ceased to exist and he/she should
appointment on compassionate strive in his/her career like his/her colleagues for
ground against another post? future advancement and any request for appointment
to any higher post on considerations of compassion
53. Can an appointment on Appointment made on compassionate grounds
compassionate ground be cannot be transferred to any other person and any
transferred from one person to request for the same on considerations of compassion
another person? is invariably to be rejected.
54. How is the seniority of a person A person appointed on compassionate ground in a
appointed on compassionate particular recruitment year may be placed at the
ground to be determined? bottom of all the candidates recruited/appointed
through direct recruitment, promotion etc. in that
year, irrespective of the date of joining of the
candidate on compassionate ground.
55. Can service of an employee The compassionate appointments can be terminated
appointed on compassionate on the ground of noncompliance of any condition
grounds terminated for not stated in the offer of appointment after providing an
fulfilling the terms and opportunity to the compassionate appointee by way
condition of offer of of issue of show cause notice asking him/her to
appointment. explain why his/her services should not be terminated
for non‐compliance of the condition(s) in the offer of
appointment and it is not necessary to follow the
procedure prescribed in the Disciplinary
Rules/Temporary Service Rules for his purpose.
56. Can a dependent of deceased Yes. A family member of erstwhile Group 'D' post
government employee who Government servant (now MTS) can be appointed to
held the erstwhile Group 'D' a Group 'C post for which he/she is educationally
now MTS post, considered for qualified, provided a vacancy in Group 'C post exists
appointment on compassionate for this purpose.
ground against a Group 'C post?
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57. Can an application on
No. An application for compassionate appointment
compassionate ground rejectedcannot be rejected merely on the ground that the
because the family of the family of the Government servant has received the
deceased benefits under the various welfare schemes and will
government
have to be considered on the basis of criteria
employee has received benefits
under various welfare scheme?mentioned in S.No. 32 and S.No. 39.
58. Can an application No. Compassionate appointment cannot be denied or
on
compassionate ground be delayed merely on the ground that there is
rejected on the ground of re‐reorganization in the Ministry/Department/Officer. It
organisation in should be made available to the person concerned if
the
Ministry/Department/Office? there is a vacancy meant for compassionate
appointment and he or she is found eligible and
suitable under the scheme (see criteria mentioned
under S.No. 32.)
59. Can courts order appointment The Supreme Court has held in its judgement dated
on compassionate grounds? February 28,1995 in the case of the Life Insurance
Corporation of India vs. Mrs Asha Ramchandra
Ambekar and others [ST 1994(2) S.C. 183] that the
High Courts and Administrative Tribunals cannot give
direction for appointment of a person on
compassionate grounds but can merely direct
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Sub:‐ Criteria for transfers/postings of Gr. ‘B’ CCOs

Ref : CSIR OM No. 3‐4(C)/2014‐EI dated 31.12.2014
A. Principles for transfer/posting of promotees
(1) On promotion, the promotees have been posted at a different station;
(2) Female promotees have been posted at the same station, subject to availability of
vacancy, as far as possible;
(3) Those having less than 05 years service to superannuate have been posted at the same
station, subject to availability of vacancy.
B. Principles for transfer in public interest
(1) SOs who have served in the same lab/instt for more than 05 years and have
more than 10 years to retire have been transferred to different station, subject to
following exceptions:‐
(i) Women Officers;
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(ii) SOs having less than 05 years' service to superannuate;
(iii) SOs expected to be in the ZOC for promotion during the Vacancy Year
2015‐16;
(iv) SOs serving in difficult station who have not requested for transfer.
(2) Not more than 50% of the total SOs present in a cadre in a lab/instt have been
transferred so as to maintain functional continuity.
(3) SOs have also been transferred on the basis of functional needs of the labs/instts,
wherever considered necessary.
C. Principles for transfer on own request
(1) Such requests have been considered keeping in view the filled up and vacant
position of the Lab/instt.
(2) Preference in posting to those who have completed required residency period of 02
years at a difficult station.
(3) Remaining requests would be considered in due course of time, subject to filled up &
vacant position and over all functional needs of the labs/instts.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3‐4(C)/2014‐EI dated 31.12.2014
(177)
Sub:‐ Alteration of date of birth of a Government Servant‐reiteration of instructions, Ministry

of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
I am directed to forward herewith following Office Memoranda for information, guidance

and compliance:
Sl.No Officer Memorandum No. Subject

1. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Alteration of date of birth of
Pensions, DoPT OM No. 19017/1/2014 Estt(A‐IV) a Government. Servant‐
dated 16th December. 2014. reiteration of instructions
2. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Clarification regarding issue

Department of Health and Family Welfare OM No. of medicines under CGHS
2‐2014/CGHS(HQ)/PPTY/CGHS(P) dated 23rd
December.2014.
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F. No. 19017/1/2014 Estt(A‐IV) dated 16th December, 2014 of Government of India Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel &Training
Subject:‐ Alteration of date of birth of a Government Servant‐reiteration of instructions.
Rule 56 of Fundamental Rules states that except as otherwise provided in the rule, every
Government servant will retire from service on the afternoon of the last day of the month in
which he attains the age of sixty years.
Provided that a Government servant whose date of birth is the first of a month shall
retire from service on the afternoon of the last day of the preceding month on attaining the age
of sixty years.
2. As per Note 6 below the aforesaid Rule, the date of on which a Government servant
attains the age of fifty‐eight years or sixty years, as the case may be, shall be determined with
reference to the date of birth declared by the Government servant at the time of appointment
and accepted by the Appropriate Authority on production, as far as possible, of confirmatory
documentary evidence such as High School or Higher Secondary or Secondary School Certificate
or extracts from Birth Register. The date of birth so declared by the Government servant and
accepted by the Appropriate Authority shall not be subject to any alteration except as specified
in this note. An alteration of date of birth of a Government servant can be made, with the
sanction of a Ministry or Department of the Central Government, or the Comptroller and
Auditor‐General in regard to persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, or
an Administrator of a Union Territory under which the Government servant is serving, if –
(a) a request in this regard is made within five years of his entry into Government service:
(b) it is clearly established that a genuine bona fide mistake has occurred; and
(c) the date of birth so altered would not make him ineligible to appear in any School or
University of Union Public Service Commission examination in which he had appeared,
or for entry into Government service on the date on which he first appeared at such
examination or on the date on which he entered Government service.
3. The Supreme Court of India in Civil Appeal No.502 of 1993 ‐ Union of India
Vs, Harnarn Singh ‐ Judgement dated 9th February, 1993 had observed that:
"Inordinate and unexplained delay or laches on the part of the respondent to seek the
necessary correction would in any case have justified the refusal of relief to him. His
inaction for all this period of about thirty five years from the date of joining service,
therefore precludes him from showing that the entry of his date of birth in service record
was not correct".
The observations of the Apex Court was also circulated to all Ministries and
Departments of the Government of India vide OM No.19017/2/92‐Estt(A) dated 19‐5‐1993.
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4. All the Ministries and Departments are requested to keep the above in view while
processing cases of requests for changes of date of birth.
5. Hindi version follows.
(178)
Sub:‐ Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008‐application of the first proviso to Rule 10
in case of those who had been granted stagnation increment(s) in the pre‐revised pay scales –
adoption in CSIR reg.
I am directed to forward herewith Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure OM

No. 10/2/2011‐E.III(A) dated 4th July, 2014 on the above subject for information, guidance and
compliance.
No. F‐10/2/2011‐E.III(A) dated 4th July, 2014

Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure E‐III(A) Branch
Subject:‐ Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008‐application of the first proviso to Rule
10 in case of those who had been granted stagnation increment(s) in the pre‐revised pay scales.
The undersigned is directed to invite a reference to the first proviso to Rule 10 of CCS(RP)
Rules, 2008, which provides that in the case of persons who had been drawing at the maximum
of the existing scale for more than a year as on the 1st day of January, 2006, the next increment
in the revised pay structure shall be allowed on the 1st day of January, 2006.
2. Attention is also invited to the Clarification no. 5 contained in this Ministry’s OM No.
1/1/2008‐IC dated 29.1.2009, clarifying that in all cases where a Government Servant
has been granted an increment (whether normal annual increment or stagnation
increment) after January, 2005, no increment will be allowed on 1.1.2006 at the time
of fixation of pay in the revised pay structure.
3. It has now been brought to the notice of this Ministry that the pay of those employees
who had reached the maximum of their pre‐revised pay scale and had also been
granted stagnation increment(s) prior to 1.1.2006 in the applicable pre‐revised pay
scales, came to be fixed at a lower stage vis‐a‐vis the employees who had drawn pay at
the maximum of the same pre‐revised pay for a period of more than one year as on
1.1.2006 and had been allowed one increment in the revised pay scale as on 1.1.2006
as per the first provision to Rule 10 of the CCS(Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.
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4. The matter has been considered and the President is pleased to decided that, in partial
modification of this Ministry’s aforesaid OM No. 1.1.2008‐IC dated 29.1.2009, the
increment on 1st January, 2006, as envisaged under the firs proviso to Rule 10 of the
CCS(RP) Rules, 2008, shall be allowed to those employees also who had reached the
maximum of the applicable pre‐revised pay scale more than one year before 1.1.2006
and were in receipt of stagnation increment(s) in the applicable pre‐revised pay scale
as admissible in terms of the orders in vogue prior to 1.1.2006, provided their pay in
the revise pay stricture was fixed on 1.1.2006 with reference to the same pre‐revised
pay scale exactly as per the fitment Table prescribed in this Ministry’s OM No.
1/1/2008‐IC dated 30th August, 2008.
5. In so far as persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are
concerned, these orders issue after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor
General of India.
6. Hindi version of this Office Memorandum is attached.
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Sub:‐ Amendment in Para 15(i) of OM dated 29.12.2005‐Adoption in CSIR.
I am directed to forward herewith Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions,

DoPT OM No, 36035/4/2013‐Estt.(Res) dated 6th January, 2015 on the above subject for
information, guidance and compliance.
No. 36035/4/2o13‐Estt.(Res) Dated 6th January, 2015

Subject: Amendment in Para 15(1) of OM dated 29.12.2005.
Department of Personnel and Training vide OM No 36035/3/2004‐Estt.(Res) dated

29.12.2005 had issued consolidated instructions with regard to reservation for persons with
disabilities in posts and services of the Government 'of India, superseding all previous
instructions issued on this subject.
2. In accordance with the directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in its judgment dated
08.10.2013, in the matter of Civil Appeal No. 9096 of 2013 (arising out of SLP (Civil) No. 7541 of
2009) titled Union of India & Anr. Vs. National Federation of the Blind &. Ors., para 14 of the
said OM dated 29.12.2005 was amended to the following extent:‐
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"Reservation for the persons with disabilities in Group A' or Group '&' posts shall be
quota in all the Group 'A' posts or Group 'B' posts respectively, in the cadre."
3. The National Federation of Blind approached the Hon'ble Delhi High Court through Civil
Miscellaneous Appeal No, 230/2014 stating that the Department of Personnel &Training did not
implement the directions of the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi in W.P. (C) No. 15828/2006 and
Hon'ble Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No. 9096/2013. On this appeal, the Hon'ble Delhi High
Court in its judgment dated 17.07.2014 had directed that further modifications in Para 15 of the
OM dated 29.12,2005 has to be carried out so that the directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court
to compute 3% of reservation on total number of vacancies in the cadre strength can be
implemented, in accordance with these directions, Para 15(1) of the said OM dated 29.12,2005
is amended to the following extent:‐
"Reservation for persons with disabilities in Group ‘A' or Group 'B' posts shall be
quota in all the Group ‘A’ posts or Group 'B' posts respectively, in the cadre. Separate
rosters for Group 'A' posts and Group posts in the establishment shall be maintained."
4. All the Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the above instructions to the
notice of all appointing authorities under their control.
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Sub:‐ Filling up the Posts at the level of Assistants Gr. III (Gen/F&A/S&P) and Jr.
Ref : CSIR letter No. 3‐2(c)/2014‐E.I dated 17/06/2014 and 08/09/2014
I am directed to state that apropos of above CSIR letters, this office has been receiving
references from Labs/lnstts stating that some of the vacant posts are more than one year old
and recruitment process had to be stalled earlier in view of CSIR letter No. 5‐1(3)/2008‐PD
dated 21/10/2008. Labs/lnstts have requested to allow them to cancel their earlier
advertisements and to fill up the vacant posts in relaxation of ban imposed by Ministry of
Finance. It has also been requested that for older posts ban imposed by the Ministry of Finance
may be relaxed.
All the above references have been considered and it is informed that it may not be
feasible for CSIR to relax the ban imposed by the Ministry of Finance and Labs/lnstts may take
appropriate action in accordance with CSIR letter of even no. dated 08/09/2014 and initiate the
recruitment process immediately, if not initiated so far, and complete the same as early as
possible.
All the references from Labs/lnstts on the above issues stand replied to accordingly.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3‐2(c)/2014‐E.I dated 13.3.2015
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Sub:‐Delegation of power with regard to making compassionate appointment to family

member of missing Council servant.
The undersigned is directed to invite attention to Rule 12 of consolidated instructions on

appointments issued by the Government of India, Department of Personnel and Training issued
vide OM No. 14014/02/2012‐Estt. (D), dated 16.01.2013 wherein decision with regard to
request for compassionate appointment to the family member of a missing Government
servant is taken at the level of Secretary of the Ministry/Department.
In this regard, references are being received by CSIR Hqrs. from Laboratories/Institutes
seeking approval of Secretary for compassionate appointment to the family member of missing
Council employee(s). After a careful consideration of the matter the Director General, CSIR has
been pleased to accord approval to delegate the said power to the Director(s) of the respective
CSIR Laboratories/Institutes for making compassionate appointments of the family member of
the Council employee, declared missing by the appropriate authority within the scope of the
guidelines/instructions issued on the subject.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 4‐6(13)/2012‐HR (E‐II) dated 16.3.2015
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Sub:‐Induction Training Programme for Assistants (General/Finance & Accounts/Stores &

Purchase) Grade‐I recruited under Combined Administrative Services Examination (CASE) ‐
2013 and others – reg.
I am directed to state that CSIR‐HRDC, Ghaziabad is organizing "Induction Training

Programme" for newly recruited Assistants (General/Finance & Accounts/Stores & Purchase)
Grade‐I recruited through CASE‐2013. The training programme is scheduled to be conducted
from 20th April to 22nd May 2015.
In this connection, kind attention is invited to the Terms and Conditions of appointment
to the posts of Assistants (General/Finance & Accounts/Stores & Purchase) Grade‐I under CSIR‐
CASE‐2013; whereby they shall undergo compulsory residential training. After completion of
the training, there shall be an examination. Qualifying this examination is a pre‐requisite for
completion of their probationary period.
Therefore, it is requested to kindly depute all Assistants (General/Finance &

Accounts/Stores &. Purchase) Grade‐I appointed through CASE‐2013, who could not attend the
earlier compulsory training at HRDC held from 23rd June, 2014 to 25th July, 2014, as well as
other Assistants who have been recruited during the last 2‐3 years and have not attended any
Induction Training Programme. The participants will be entitled for TA/DA on training as per
rules and the same shall be borne by the respective Labs/lnstts.
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Nominations may be sent to the Scientist‐in‐charge, HRDC latest by 27th March, 2015
under intimation to this office. Further details will follow from Head, HRDC.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 3‐2(a)/CASE‐2013‐E.I dated 20.3.2015
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Sub:‐ Recruitment of Persons with Disabilities in CSIR‐Labs./Instts.
I am directed to forward herewith a photocopy of Cabinet Secretariat/Mantrimandal

Sachivalaya, Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi letter no. 501/2/4/2014‐CA‐V dated 07th April, 2015
along –with enclosures on the subject cited. In this regard it is requested to fill up the position
pertaining to PWD within a period of four months. Action taken may kindly be intimated to CSIR
Hqrs. within one month of issued of this letter.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 19‐1(7)/2014‐SC/ST Cell (PWD) dated 17.4.2015
F.No. 501/2/4/2014‐CA‐V dated 07th April, 2015 of Cabinet Secretariat, Rashtrapati Bhawan
Subject:‐ Issues relating to implementation of reservation for persons with disabilities in Central
Government Posts and Services.
A meeting of Committee of Secretaries was held under the chairmanship of Cabinet

Secretary on 01.04.2015 at 11:30 a.m. in the Committee Room, Cabinet Secretariat, Rashtrapati
Bhawan to consider the Note received from D/o Personnel & Training (DoPT) vide OM No.
36035/7/2014‐Estt. (Res.) dated 27.03.2015 on the above mentioned subject.
2. DoPT stated that reservation to persons with disabilities is being administered by the
Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) Act 1995, and DoPT deals with implementation of reservation
in Central Government posts/services. They further stated that Section 33 of the PwDs Act,
1995 provides that "every appropriate government shall appoint such percentage of vacancies,
not less than 3 per cent, for persons of disability. DoPT informed that in a judgment dated
8.10.2013, the Supreme Court held that reservation for PwDs has to be computed in case of
Group A, B, C and D posts in an identical manner viz. computing 3 per cent reservation on total
number of vacancies in the cadre strength. DoPT stated that at present, the benefit of
reservation for PwDs in direct recruitment is available in ail Group viz. Group A,. B, C and D and
reservation in promotion is available to the PwDs only in Group C and D. it was brought that
Section 2 of PwD Act 1995 deals with definitions, the word "appoint" is not defined in the Act of
1995 resulting in number of litigations. The scheme of reservation in direct recruitment and
promotion for PwDs is being carried out through executive instructions.
3. DoPT recalled that the Committee of Secretaries in their meeting held on 10.10.2014
had, inter alia, recommended that DoPT will get examined the impact of the Bombay High Court
Judgment, by the M/o Law and that DoPT will bring a note for consideration of the Cabinet.
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DoPT informed that they obtained the legal opinion of the Learned Attorney General and
pursuant to that, they filed a Review Petition in the High Court of Bombay against the judgment
dated 4.12.2013 in which it was directed to give benefit of reservation to PwDs in promotion to
posts in the Indian Administrative Service w.e.f. the date of issuance of OM dated 29.12.2005.
The High Court of Bombay in its hearing dismissed the review petition clarifying that reservation
for PwDs being applied for direct recruitment to posts in Groups A. B and C and D and also in
the matter of promotion to the posts in Group C and Group D will also apply in the matter of
promotion to the posts in Group A and Group B. Subsequent to the dismissal of the Review
Petition by the High Court of Bombay, a Special Leave Petition was filed in the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition in its hearing held on 27.2.2015.
4. DoPT stated that the National Federation of Blind has filed a Contempt
Petition for proper implementation of judgment of 8.10.2013. DoPT filed
Counter Affidavit along with Ministry/Department wise vacancies identified for
persons with disabilities. More than 12,000 vacancies were identified by various
Ministries/Departments. The matter was heard on 17.3.2015 and 24.3.2015.
The Hon'ble Court directed Union of India to file an affidavit indicating
(i) Total number of vacancies out of 12786 vacancies identified that have been filled up
till date;
(ii) The number of vacancies that are presently under process of recruitment and the
time that will be taken to complete the same;
(iii) The number of vacancies, if any that are yet to be covered by any recruitment
process.
On the issue of reservation in promotion, the Apex Court observed that they would pronounce
their views. They also observed that they may proceed to monitor recruitment through a Court
appointed Committee.
5. A view was expressed that it would be better that DoPT inform/intimate the Court that
DoPT shall form a Committee to monitor the progress in filling up of PwD vacancies.
This may avoid monitoring by the Supreme Court appointed Committee.
6. DoPT informed that they have already conveyed to the various

Ministries/Departments the vacancies for PwDs that were submitted to the Hon’ble
Supreme Court. However, only some Ministries/Departments have furnished
information so far. As the affidavit is to he filed by 28.04.2015, Ministries/Departments
were urged to provide the information in the format to DoPT positively by 07.04.2015.
7. M/o Railways brought out that while posts have been filled up, they would provide
information on the number of posts that were identified for PwDs by 07.04.2015. M/o
Home Affairs was asked to obtain information from its 30 subordinate offices and
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furnish the same by 07.04.2015, As regards D/o Telecommunications (DoT); it was
brought out that out of 200 total posts, 39 belong to DoT and remaining 181 are with
the PSUs. While no recruitment is being made in the PSUs, out of 39 posts in DoT, 16
have been filled and requisitions have been sent for the remaining to UPSC/SSC/DoPT,
M/o Health & Family Welfare informed that recruitment has also been made for
organizations such as AIIMS, PGI Chandigarh for which they will provide information to
DoPT by 07.04.2015. M/o Power brought out that majority of the vacancies are with
the PSUs and the 3 per cent quota of vacancies In the Ministry has been filled. All
Ministries/Departments agreed to provide the requisite information to DoPT by
07.04.2015.
8. It was agreed that Ministries/Departments will make efforts to advertise filling up of

posts for PwDs immediately and upload them on their websites as well as on the
website of DoPT. it was observed that the discrepancies in the figures reflected in the
statements of DoPT will be reconciled by Ministries.
9. D/o Legal Affairs stated that the intention of the Government of India to fill up
vacancies for PwDs should be brought out clearly before the Hon'ble Supreme Court, it
should also be brought out that recruitment is g lengthy process and as such, vacancies
exist even in the general category. However, advertisements issued and other such
measures to fill up vacancies should be highlighted.
10. After detailed deliberations, CoS recommended that;
(i) All the Ministries/Departments will furnish information in the format provided.
(ii) All Ministries/Departments will furnish action plan for filling up such posts to
DoPT positively by 07.04.2015.
(iii) Ministries/Departments will advertise the posts and take all necessary steps for
filling such posts and upload the same on their websites as well as websites of
DoPT.
(iv) DoPT will prepare a detailed affidavit in consultation with M/o Law and file it in
time.
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Sub:‐ Forwarding of application of CCOs for employment outside CSIR.
I am directed to inform you that application of Common Cadre Officers for outside
employment on Direct/Deputation basis is to be forwarded by CSIR Hqrs only and not by the
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Labs/lnstts. In this regard, you are requested to kindly forward the enclosed check list every
time dully filled up before forwarding their applications to CSIR Hqrs.
CHECK LIST FOR FORWARDING OF APPLICATION OF CCOs FOR EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE CSIR
(To reach CSIR Hqrs at least 15 working days before the last date of receipt of application)
1. Name of the CCO & Designation

2. Name of the Lab/Instt.
3. Name of the post for which applied
4. Mode of Recruitment (Direct/Deputation/Other)
5. Name of borrowing Organization/Deptt.
6. a. Whether he/she meets eligibility criteria i.e. Educational E.Q Y/N
Qualification, Experience and Age etc. as per EXP. Y/N
Advertisement of borrowing Organization/Deptt.
b. if no, at 6.a above state the reason of forwarding of AGE Y/N
his/her application
7. In case of deputation, has he/she completed 09 years of
service in CSIR
8. Number of applications in the calendar year except
UPSC/SPSC Applications.
9. Whether he/she has forwarded advance copy of
application
10. Last date for receipt of application.
11. Whether the following documents have been attached/verified (Yes/No)
a. Copy/Original Application Form
b. Copy of Advertisement
c. Vigilance clearance certificate in prescribed proforma (as per CVO Circular dated
16.1.2013 on CSIR Website)
d. Whether the borrowing organization has sought endorsement, if any, and the
same has been verified by the CoA/AO and certified as such on the endorsement, if
any. (Yes/No).
e. Whether Penalty statement of Last 10 years enclosed (Yes/No)
f. Is he covered under para 4 of DoPT OM No. 14017/101/91‐Estt, (RR) dated
14/7/1993 (Yes/No)
The above information is verified and correct as per office records.
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(185)
Sub:‐ Implementation of the judgement of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the matter of
Union of India vs. National Federation of Blind and Ors. – Filling of vacancies earmarked for
Persons with Disabilities.
Instructions have been issued repeatedly to fill up the vacancies reserved for Persons
with Disabilities with Disabilities in the laboratories/Institutes of CSIR. The Hon’bel Supreme
Court of India in Civil Appeal No. 9096/2013 title Union of India vs. National Federation of Blind
has issued directions to fill up the vacant positions for Persons with Disabilities.
Accordingly, all Heads of Laboratories/Institutes are requested to initiate the

recruitment process for filling up of the vacant positions immediately. If not already initiated
and complete the process within a period of four months from the date of issue of this
notification. All Sr. CoAs/CoAs/AOs are directed to take immediate steps in pursuance of the
same, including forwarding copies of advertisements issued by the respective
Laboratory/Institute to CSIR Hqrs. by the 1st week of every month so as to enable CSIR Hqrs. to
monitor the same.
(186)
Sub:‐ Residents of the State of Jammu and Kashmir (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for
Recruitment to Central Civil Services and posts) Amendment Rules, 2014 reg.‐Notification reg.

DoPT Notification No. 15012/1/2014‐Estt(D) dated 30Ul September, 2014 on the above subject
for information, guidance and compliance.
MINISTRY Of PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES, AND PENSIONS (Department of Personnel and

Training) NOTIFICATION dated 30th September, 2014
G.S.R. 707(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 and clause (5)
of article 148 of the Constitution and after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor‐
General of India in relation to the persons serving In the Indian Audit and Accounts Department,
the president hereby makes the following rules farther to amend the Residents of the State of
Jammu and Kashmir (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for Recruitment to Central Civil Services and
posts) Rules, 1997, namely:‐
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1. (1) These rules may be called the Residents of the State of Jammu and Kashmir
(Relaxation of Upper Age limit for Recruitment to Central Civil Service* and posts)
Amendment Rules, 2014.
(2) They shall be deemed to have come into force with effect from the 1st day of
January, 2014.
2. In the Residents of the State of Jammu and Kashmir {Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for
Recruitment to Central Civil Services and posts) Rules, 1997, in rule I, in sub‐rule(3), for the
figures "2013”, the figures "2015" shall be substituted.
[F.No.15012/1/2014‐Estt.(D)]
MAMTA KUNDRA, Jt. Secy.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Central Government has decided to extend the age relaxation to all persons who
had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu and Kashmir during the period from the 1st
day of January, 1980 to the 31st day of December, 1989 for a further period of two years beyond
31st December, 2013.
2. It is clarified that nobody’s interest will be adversely affected by the retrospective effect
being given to the rules.
(187)
Sub:‐ Pay fixation of direct recruit Assistant appointed after 1.1.2006 – Stepping up of pay of
DRs with reference to the pay of junior promote Assistants – Clarification reg.

DoPT Notification No. 7/7/2008‐CS.I(A) dated 25th May, 2015 on above subject for information,
guidance and compliance.
Subject: Pay fixation of direct, recruit Assistants appointed after 1.1.2006‐Stepping up of pay of
DRs with reference to the pay of junior promotee Assistants ‐ Clarification regarding.
The undersigned is directed to draw attention to the issue of stepping up of pay of direct
recruit Assistants, appointed on or alter 1.1.2006 at par with the pay of the UDCs promoted and
appointed to the post of Assistant between. 1.1.2006 to 31.8.2008 whose pay has been fixed in
terms of para 2(c) of Department of Expenditure's U.O. Mo. 10/1/2009‐lC dated 14.12.2009.
2. The matter has been examined in this Department in consultation with the Department
of Expenditure and they are of the view that as per the CCS (RP) Rules, 2008, the stepping up of
pay is allowed if the anomaly in pay. if at all arising, is a direct outcome of fixation of pay in the
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revised pay scale from the pre‐revised scale to the effect that the senior who was drawing
higher pay in the pre‐revised, scale, starts drawing lower pay in the revised scale. However, in
the case of direct recruit Assistants appointed on or after 1.1.2006, the direct recruits never
drew the pre‐revised pay prior to 1.1.2006. Further, Department of Expenditure's U.O. dated
14.12.2009 relates to fixation of pay in revised scale from pre‐revised scale of pay.
3. All the Ministries/Departments are therefore advised to review all the cases wherein
stepping up of pay has been allowed to direct recruit. Assistants appointed on or after 1.1.2006
with reference to the pay of their junior' promotee Assistants. The pay fixation in revised pay
structure of such direct recruit Assistants be revised immediately and action be initiated for
effecting recoveries of excess payments, if any as per extant instructions.
(188)
Sub:‐ Request for Voluntary retirement from disability – Supreme Court Order in Bhagwan
Dass & Anr Vs Punjab State Electricity Board,(2008) 1 SSC 579‐reg.

Department of Personnel and Training OM No 25012/1/2015‐Estt.(A‐IV) dated 19th May, 2015
on the above subject for information, guidance and compliance.
F.No.25012/1/2015‐Estt (A‐IV) Dated May 19, 2015 of Government of India Ministry of

Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training Establishment
(A‐IV) Desk
Subject:‐ Request for Voluntary retirement from persons suffering from disability ‐ Supreme
Court Order in Bhagwan Dass & Am Vs Punjab State Electricity Board, (2008) 1 SCO 573.
The undersigned is directed say that vide Department of Personnel and Training's OM
No.18017/1/2014‐Estt(L) dated the 25th February, .2015, certain clarifications regarding
treatment of leave and absence of disabled Government servants have been issued.
2. Instances have come to notice where Government servants apply for voluntary
retirement under various provisions like Rules 38, Rule 48 and 48A of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972
or Rule 56 of the Fundamental Rule on account of hardships faced by them due to a disability,
as they are unaware of the protection provided by the Section 47 of the Persons with
Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act 1995 (PWD
Act), Section 47 of the PwD Act, 1995 is reproduced below for reference:
"Non‐discrimination in Government Employment ‐ (1) No establishment shall dispense

with, or reduce in rank, an employee who acquires a disability during his service.
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Provided that, if an employee, after acquiring disability is not suitable for the post he
was holding, could be shifted to some other post with the same pay scale and service
benefits;
Provided further that, if it is not possible to adjust the employee against any post, he
may be kept on a supernumerary post until a suitable post is available or he attains the
age of superannuation, whichever is earlier.
No promotion shall be denied to a person merely on the ground of his disability;
Provided that the appropriate Government may, having regard to the type of work
carried on in any establishment, by notification and subject to‐such conditions, if any, as
may be specified in such notification, exempt any establishment from the provisions of
this section".
3. The issue had come up in Bhagwan Dass & Anr. Vs Punjab State Electricity Board (2008)
1 SCO 579, decided by the Hon'ble Supreme. Court where the employee who had during his
service suffered from blindness, had applied for voluntary retirement. The Hon'ble Supreme
court has observed that the Petitioner was not aware of any protection that the law afforded
him and apparently believed that the blindness would cause him to lose his job, which was the
source of livelihood of his family. In those circumstances, it was the duty of the superior officers
to explain to him the correct legal‐ position and to tell him about his legal rights.
4. Keeping in view the provisions of the Section 47 of the PwD Act, 1995 and the above
mentioned judgment, it has been decided that whenever a Government servant seeks voluntary
retirement citing medical grounds, or when the said notice has been submitted due to a
disability, the administrative authorities shall examine as to whether the case is covered under
Section 47 of PWD Act 1995, In case the provisions are applicable, the Government servant shall
be advised that he/she has the option of continuing in service with the same pay scale and
service benefits.
5. In case a disabled Government servant reconsiders his decision and withdraws the
notice for voluntary retirement, his case shall be dealt with under the provisions of the Section
47 read with the Department of Personnel and Training OM dated 25th February, 2015,
mentioned above. If however, in spite of being so advised, such Government servant still wishes
to take voluntary retirement, the request may be processed as per the applicable rule.
6. All the Ministries and Departments are requested to keep the above in view while
processing cases of requests for Voluntary retirement from disabled Government servants.
7. Hindi version follows.
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Sub:‐ Criteria for Evaluation of type‐scripts of typewriting test in Hindi/English for recruitment
of Asstt. Gr. III – clarification reg.
Ref : CSIR‐SERC lettr No. A1(614)88‐Ret. Dated 12.5.2015
In continuation of CSIR letter No.7‐4(3)/2006‐R&.A dated 12:n March, 2007 approval of

the Competent Authority is hereby conveyed for adopting Staff Selection Commission's
methodology for calculating the accurate typing speed, i.e. upto 5% mistakes may be ignored
for UR/OBC /SC/OH/VH candidates and upto 7% mistakes may be ignored for ST/HH/Ex.S
candidates,
for example:‐ For a typing test of 10 minutes:‐

5% mistakes of total words typed are ignored.
Total strokes typed 1600

Words typed 1600/5=320
Mistakes 19
Ignorable mistakes 5% of 320=16
Admissible mistakes 19‐16=3
As per formula : No. of words (‐) Number of Mistakes
10
= (320/10/‐3
= 32‐3
= 29 w.p.m
For computing the typing speed for skill test on computer for the post of Asstt. Gr. III
(G/F&A/S&P), the same formula may be applied in addition to the instructions issued vide CSIR
letter No. 5‐1(116)/2011‐PD dated 23.4.2014.
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Sub:‐ Hon’ble CAT, Lucknow Bench order dated 26.05.2015 in OA No. 37/2011 (Harsh Bahadur
& 101 other vs. UOI/CSIR/CDRI/IITR/NBRI/CIMAP)– compliance thereof.
I am directed to state that the Competent Authority of CSIR has accepted the Hon’bel
CAT, Lucknow Bench order dated 26.05.2015 in OA No. 37/2011 (Harsh Bahadur & 101 others
vs. UOI/CSIR/IITR/NBRI/CIMAP) for implementation.
Accordingly, a copy of the said CAT order is sent herewith for information and
compliance.
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(191)
Sub:‐ Grant of age concession to the Persons with Disabilities suffering from (a) blindness or
low vision, (b) hearing impairment and (c) locomoter disability or cerebral palsy for direct
recruitment to civil posts/services under the Central Government –reg.

Department of Personnel and Training OM No 15012/1/2003‐Estt.(D) dated 29th June 2015 on
the above subject for information, guidance and compliance.
F.Nol 5012/1/2003‐Estt(D) 29th June, 2015 of Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public
Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training
Subject:‐ Grant, of age concession to the Persons with Disabilities suffering from (a) blindness or
low vision, (b) hearing impairment and (c) locomotor disability or cerebral palsy for direct
recruitment to civil posts/services under the Central Government.
The undersigned is directed to say that the following age concessions have been
provided to physically handicapped persons for recruitment under the Central Government:
(i) Provision of ten years concession in upper age limit for Group C and D posts filled
through employment exchanges issued vide O.M. No. 15012/6/77‐Estt.(D) dated
28.1.1978;
(ii) Provision of five years' concession in upper age limit. (10 years for SC/ST, 8 years for
OBC) for recruitment to Group 'A' and ‘B' posts otherwise than through Open
Competitive Examination issued vide O.M.No.15012/5/92‐Estt(D) dated 27.7.1995;
and
(iii) Provision of ten years concession in upper age limit (15 years for SC/ST, 13 years for
OBC) for recruitment to Group A,B,C and D Civil Posts/Services filled through Open
Competitive Examination issued vide O.M.No.43019/28/86‐Estt.(D) dated 1.2.1999.
2. The question of prescribing uniform age‐concession for direct recruitment to all Civil
Posts/Services under the Central Government has since been examined and in supersession of
the OMs referred to at (i), (II) and (iii) above, the following has been decided:
(i) Age relaxation of 10 years (15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC candidates) in
upper age limit shall be allowed to persons suffering from (a) blindness or low vision,
(b) hearing impairment and (c) locomotor disability or cerebral palsy in case of direct
recruitment to ail civil posts/services under the Central Government identified
suitable to be held by persons with such disabilities, subject to the condition that
maximum age of the applicant on the crucial date shall not exceed 56 years.
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(ii) The age concession to the persons with disabilities shall be admissible
irrespective of the fact whether the post is reserved for person with disabilities
or not, provided the post is identified suitable for the relevant category of
disability. This provision will not apply to the Civil Services Examination, in
respect of which the List of Services identified suitable for Physically
Disabled Category along with the Physical Requirements and Functional
Classifications is notified separately.
(iii) Relaxation of age limit would be permissible to such persons who have a
minimum of 40% disability.
(iv) The definitions of above categories of disabilities, for the purpose of age
relaxation, will be same as given in this Department's O.M. No.
36035/3/2004‐Estt(Reservation) dated 29th December 2005.
(v) If a person with disability is entitled to age concession by virtue of being a

Central Government employee, concession to him/her will be admissible
either as a "person with disability' or as a "Central Government employee'
whichever may be more beneficial to him/her. This provision will not apply to
the Civil Services Examination, which is governed by the Civil Services
Examination Rules, published annually.
(vi) Provisions of this O.M. will not be applicable to a post/service for which other
specific provision regarding age relaxation is made by notification.
3. The Ministries/Departments are advised to ensure invariably that while sending the
requisition to the UPSC/SSC and other recruitment agencies for direct recruitment posts by
selection, they should clearly mention in the requisition the category of person(s) with
disabilities suitable for the post(s) in question. No change or modification in identified
post(s) for physically disabled persons with respect to an Examination, intimated after the
Notification of that Examination, shall be acceptable.
4. These instructions come into effect from the date of their issue.
(192)
Sub:‐ Forwarding O.M issued by Govt. of India on service matter.
I am directed to forward herewith DO letter No. 501/1/4/2014‐CA.V dated 17th August,

2015 from the Cabinet Secretary, Govt. of India on the above subject for information, guidance
and compliance.
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Of late, it has been observed that Government servants including officers/officials of para
military forces and even army personnel are addressing communications on service matter and
other issues directly to the Prime Minister/Prime Ministry’s Office, which is a violation of
Conduct Rules.
2. As you are aware, instructions have been issued time and again regarding the proper
channel for representations/communications to be made by Government servants on their
service matters and other issues. As per these instructions whenever, in any matter connected
with his service rights or conditions, a Government servant wishes to press a claim or to seek
redressal of a grievance, the proper course for him is to address his immediate official superior
or Head of his office, or such other authority at the appropriate level as is competent to deal
with the matter in the organisation. Adequate instructions are also available in the matter of
submission to representation by Government servants and disposal of representations by the
authorities concerned. As such, submission of representations directly to higher authorities by‐
passing the prescribed channel of communication is a violation of Conduct Rules and has to be
viewed seriously.
3. I would request you to reiterate the instructions on the subject for strict compliance
and appropriate action may be taken against those who violate such instructions.
(193)
Sub:‐ Monitoring of the implementation of reservation policy of ESM in Central Government

Ministries/Departments, Banks, PSUs and CPMFs – designating of DGR as the Nodal Agency –
reg.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of letter No.0515/DGR/RMC dated 10th Aug.,

2015 received from Govt. of India, Min. of Defence, Deptt of Ex‐servicemen Welfare, Dte. Gen
of Resettlement., West Block‐4, RK Puram, New Delhi alongwith the prescribed format on the
subject cited above with the request to provide annual report for the period from 01.04.2014 to
31.03.2015 in prescribed format by 08.10.2015 to enable this office to transmit, the duly
compiled information to Directorate General of Resettlement.
Copy of CSIR letter No. 19‐1(7)(ESM)2015/SC/ST Cell dated 22.9.2015
Subject:‐ Monitoring of the implementation of reservation policy of ESM in Central Government

Ministries/Departments, Banks, PSUs and CPMFs – designating of DGR as the Nodal Agency –
reg.
As per DOP&TS Notification No. 36034/1/2006‐Estt.(Res) dated 04.10,2012, 10% of the

vacancies in the posts upto the level of the Assistant Commandant in all para‐military forces,
10% of the vacancies in Group ‘C’ posts; and 20 % of the vacancies in Group 'D' posts are
reserved for Ex‐Servicemen (ESM) in Central Govt. jobs. Likewise 14.5% vacancies is Group ‘C'
and 24.5% vacancies in Group 'D' are reserved for ESM in Nationalized Banks and CPSUs.
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2. Cabinet Secretariat has mandated Deptt of Ex‐Servicemen Welfare to collect and
compile the data/information in respect of implementation of reservation policy for ESM in
Central Govt. Ministries/Departments, PSU banks Public Sector Undertakings, Central Para
Military Forces etc and other implementing agencies vide their OM 1/21/5/2011 Cab dated 16,
Dec,2013.
3. With the approval of the Competent Authority, Directorate General of Re‐

settlement(DGR) has been designated as the Nodal Agency on behalf of Deptt of ESW/Min. of
Defence to collect and compile the required data for facilitating monitoring of implementation
of reservation policy for ESM.
4. All Central Government Ministries/Deptt. PSU Banks, public Sector Undertaking, Central
Para Military Forces etc. and other implementing agencies were requested to furnish data as
per the enclosed proforma annually w.e.f. 1.1.2014 directly to the Nodal agency i.e. DGR vide
MoD letter No. 25(1)/2010/D(Res‐1) dated 04 Jun 2014 and 13 Aug 2014 respectively. The first
report was to be 15 May 15.
5. The requisite data has however not yet been received from your department(s).
6. Reservation in Govt. jobs has been provided by the Govt. for the Ex‐Servicemen for their
resettlement in civil life due to their early retirement from the armed forces to maintain a
youthful profile. It may please be appreciated that delay in submission of the information is
hampering the process of monitoring of the reservation policy thereby defeating the purpose
for which reservation has been provided.
7. In view of the above, it is requested that the requisite information may be got
expedited. The information may be sent in the enclosed prescribed format.
8. It is further requested that the information required for monitoring the reservation
policy for Ex‐servicemen may be provided thereafter on half yearly basis.
(194)
Sub:‐ Forwarding of Applications of CCOs for outside employment (Direct/Deputation)

through proper channel – reg.
I am directed to slate that keeping in view the acute shortage of manpower in CSIR especially of
CCOs, DG, CSIR has been pleased to approve the following:‐
(i) Applications of all CCOs (Group 'A' & ‘B') for Direct Recruitment positions to outside
organizations will be forwarded on immediate absorption basis only (without
retention of lien at CSIR).
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(ii) Applications to outside organizations on deputation basis will be forwarded for
Group ‘A’ CCOs only. Applications of Group 'B' CCOs for deputation to outside
organizations will not be forwarded.
The applications which have already been forwarded by this office/pending in this office will
also be governed by the aforesaid instructions.
These instructions will be operative temporarily for a period of one year from the date of
issue of the order.
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COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH,

58. 7‐14(1)/2000‐R&A 22.3.2002 Payment of Honorarium to official and 87

61. 17/66/2/94‐PPS 9.1.2003 Recruitment/Abolition of identified 89

64. 3‐33(117)2003‐E.I 24.10.2003 CSIR Administrative Services 93‐95

65. 19‐ 19.2.2004 Relaxation in age limit in direct 95

94. 17(68)/2005‐E‐II 15.3.2007 Representation of Scheduled 123‐125

95. 3/4/2007‐E.I 18.5.2007 Guidelines for transfer and posting of 125‐128

108. 5‐1(39)/2008‐PD 22.9.2008 Treatment of backlog reserved 139‐142

111. 5‐1(3)/2008PD 15.10.2008 Implementation of Sixth Central Pay 146

112. 5‐1(3)/2008‐PD 21.10.2008 References to CSIR Hqrs. from 147‐148

119. 5‐1(3)/2008‐PD 15.9.2009 Orders relating to Sixth Central Pay 154‐156

123. 3‐27/2010‐E.I 27.7.2010 Modified Assured Career Progression 167‐168

130. 5‐1(50)/2008‐PD 10.8.2011 Delegation of Powers to 175

137. 5‐1(17)/08‐PD 27.6.2012 Applicability of revised Group ‘D’ pay 183‐184

165. 3‐13/2014‐E.I 9.6.2014 Two increments equal to 6% of Basic 215‐216

189. 5‐1(116)/2011‐PD 13.7.2015 Criteria for Evaluation of type‐scripts of 276

1 Part I‐GENERAL 2‐4

2 Part II ‐ GENERAL CADRE 4‐7

3 Part‐III‐ STENOGRAPHERS CADRE 7‐8

4 Part‐IV ‐ FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS CADRE 8‐11

5 Part‐V ‐ STORES AND PURCHASE CADRE 12‐14

No. 33(90)/82‐E.I 25th February, 1982

COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH

1. Short Title and Commencement:

SECTION II ‐ CADRES AND STRENGTH

3. Cadres ‐ Officers employed in the CSIR Secretariat and in its National

4. Authorized Permanent Strength: The authorized permanent strength of each of the

5. Temporary additions to the Authorized Permanent Strength: In addition to the

S.No. Designation Scale of Pay Group

SECTION II‐RECRUITMENT AND PROMOTION

1. Senior Deputy Secretary/Senior Controller of Administration (Rs. 14300‐400‐18300)

3. Under Secretary/Administrative Officer (Rs. 10000‐325‐15200)

4. Section Officer (General) (Rs. 6500‐200‐10500)

5. Assistant (General) Grade‐I (Rs. 5500‐175‐9000)

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made as follows:

(ii) 25% by means of limited departmental competitive examination from amongst

6. Assistant (General) Grade‐II (Rs. 4000‐100‐6000)

7. Assistant (General) Grade‐Ill (Rs.3050‐75‐3950‐80‐4590)

S.No. Designation Scale of Pay Group

SECTION II‐RECRUITMENT AND PROMOTION

1. Private Secretary (Rs. 6500‐200‐10500)

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made as under:

2. Senior Stenographer (Rs. 5500‐175‐9000)

3. Junior Stenographer (4000‐100‐6000)

SECTION II‐RECRUITMENT AND PROMOTION

1. Senior Deputy Financial Adviser (Rs.14300‐400‐18300)

2. Deputy Financial Adviser (Rs.12000‐375‐16500)

3. Finance & Accounts Officer (Rs. 10000‐325‐15200)

4. Section Officer (Finance & Accounts) (Rs.6500‐200‐10500)

(iii) 33‐1/3% by direct recruitment through an open competitive examination and

5. Assistant (Finance & Accounts) Grade‐I (Rs.5500‐175‐9000)

Recruitment to this Grade shall be made as follows:

(ii) 25% by means of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination from amongst

7. Assistant (Finance & Accounts) Grade‐III (Rs. 3050‐75‐3950‐80‐4590)

S.No Designation Scale of Pay Group

SECTION II‐RECRUITMENT AND PROMOTION

1. Senior Stores & Purchase Officer (SG) (Rs.14, 300‐400‐18,300)

2. Senior Stores & Purchase Officer (Rs. 12000‐375‐16500)

3. Stores & Purchase Officer (Rs. 10000‐325‐15200)