Mandatory reporting of vacancies in Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ posts to the Surplus Cell under Rule 3(1)(iii) and (iv) of CCS (Redeployment of Surplus Staff) Rules, 1990 – regarding.

 No.1/2/2022-R&R and DC

Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi – 110003
Dated 19th January, 2026.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Mandatory reporting of vacancies in Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ posts to the Surplus Cell under Rule 3(1)(iii) and (iv) of CCS (Redeployment of Surplus Staff) Rules, 1990 – regarding.

The undersigned is directed to invite attention to the provisions of the CCS (Redeployment of Surplus Staff) Rules, 1990, relating to the reporting of vacancies in Central Civil Services and posts in Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ to the Surplus Cell of this Department.

2. In terms of Rule 3(1)(iii) and Rule 3(1)(iv) of the aforesaid Rules, all vacancies in Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ posts, which are proposed to be filled by Direct Recruitment or by Transfer/ Transfer on absorption, are required to be reported to the Surplus Cell in the first instance, prior to initiating any further action for filling up such posts.

Instructions regarding implementation of Aadhar Enable Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) for attendance of all Government employees, by various Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations (MDOS)

F. No. 11013/13/ 2023-Pers. Policy-A.III

 Government of India 

Ministry of Personnel, 

Public Grievances and Pensions

 Department of Personnel and Training

North Block, New Delhi Dated 15th June, 2024

Subject: Instructions regarding implementation of Aadhar Enable Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) for attendance of all Government employees, by various Ministries / Departments / Organizations (MDOS)

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Instructions have been issued by this Department from time to time for observing punctuality by the Government employees. Responsibility for ensuring punctuality in respect of their employees rests with the concerned Ministry/ Department/ Organization (MDO). In this regard, instructions on implementation of Aadhar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) by Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations (MDOs) have also been issued from time to time. In its instructions issued by this Department vide OM of even number dated 23rd June, 2023, all the MDOs were, inter alia, advised to ensure strict implementation of AEBAS and periodically monitor the marking of attendance to ensure punctuality. However, it has been observed that despite clear instructions, several employees are not registering their attendance in Biometric Attendance System (BAS) and some of the employees have been coming late on a regular basis.

Inviting nominations for 50th Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA) at Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA),

F. No.T-22013/1/2024-IST/IIPA (50th APPPA)

 Government of India 

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Personnel and Training 

(Training Division)

Block-IV, Old JNU Campus, 

New Mehrauli Road, 

New Delhi-110067 

Dated: April 18, 2024.

Subject: Inviting nominations for 50th Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA) at Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi from July 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's circular of even number dated February 19, 2024 on the above-mentioned subject and it has been decided that the last date for receiving the applications for the 50th APPPA course has been extended to May 6, 2024.

Reimbursement of Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy in accordance with New Education Policy 2020

No. A-27012/01/2023-Pers. Policy (Allowance)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and

Pensions Department of Personnel & Training

Block-IV, Old JNU Campus, 

New Delhi 

Dated: 14th March, 2024

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Reimbursement of Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy in accordance with New Education Policy 2020.

Re-constitution of Civil Services Board (CSB) for the year 2024-25 — reg.

 

Relaxation in LTC Rules – delegation of powers to Ministries/Departments regarding time limit for the submission of the claim – reg.

 F.No. 31011/18/2023-Estt(A-IV)

Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
Personnel Policy A-IV

North Block, New Delhi.

Dated 21st December 2023

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Relaxation in LTC Rules – delegation of powers to Ministries/Departments regarding time limit for the submission of the claim – reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject cited above and to state that rules 14 and 15 of CCS(LTC) Rules, 1988 provide that a claim for reimbursement of expenditure incurred on journey under Leave Travel Concession is to be submitted within three months after the completion of the return journey, if no advance had been drawn and within one month after the completion of the return journey if advance had been drawn.

Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) to Pensioners/Family Pensioners covered under National Pension System

No. 04/07/2020-P&PW(D)

Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan

Khan Market, New Delhi-110003
Dated :- 06th December, 2023

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) to Pensioners/Family Pensioners covered under National Pension System – reg

In accordance with the existing instructions, Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) is admissible to the Central Government civil pensioners/family pensioners (i) residing in areas not covered under Central Government Health Scheme or any corresponding Health Scheme administed by other Ministries/Departments and (ii) not availing OPD facility under CGHS. FMA is disbursed to the pensioners by the Pension Disbursing Authorities/Banks along with their monthly pension.

Recommendations of Seventh CPC with regard to EDP Cadre.

No.AB-14017/14/2016-Estt.(RR)(Pt.)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel P.G & pensions

Department of Personnel and Training

North Block, New Delhi

Dated: 30th November, 2017

Office Memorandum

Sub: Recommendations of Seventh CPC with regard to EDP Cadre.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s 0M of even number dated 17.10.2016 (copy enclosed) requesting therewith to furnish information on the following points:

CIRCULARS - DOPT - Inter-cadre deputation of All India Service officers — Policy regarding.

13017/9/2016-AIS-I

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

New Delhi, the 12th April, 2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Inter-cadre deputation of All India Service officers — Policy regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's O.M. No. 13017/16/2003-AIS(I) dated 08.11.2004 on the above subject. Attention is invited to para 2(iii) of the policy wherein it is stipulated that inter cadre deputation at a time normally cannot exceed three years.

2. However, this Department vide O.M. No. 13017/16/2003-AIS(I) dated 31.10.2005 deleted the line "However, inter cadre deputation at a time normally cannot exceed three years" as mentioned in the

CIRCULARS - DOPT - Admissibility of Travelling Allowance (TA) and other expenditure incurred while on training by the Government Servants on probation

No.T-25014/1/2016-TRG(ISTM Section)

Government of India

Ministry Of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Personnel and Training

(Training Division)

Old JNU Campus, Block IV,

New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi – 110 067

Dated: 21st January, 2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Admissibility of Travelling Allowance (TA) and other expenditure incurred while on training by the Government Servants on probation.

Institute of Secretariat Training and Management (ISTM) is conducting Foundation Training Course of newly recruited Assistant Section Officers (DR) and Stenographers (DR). ISTM has received number of references from various Ministries and Departments, requesting for clarification, whether the

CIRCULARS - Retired officers as the Inquiry Officers for conducting Departmental Inquiries: Procedure of Empanelment, Rates of Honorarium & Other Allownaces - DoPT Order

F.No.142/40/2015-A VD.I

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Personnel and Training

New Delhi Dated, the 7th January, 2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: – Procedure for empanelment of retired officers as the Inquiry Officers for conducting Departmental Inquiries– reg.

The undersigned is directed to state that the issue of utilizing the services of retired officers for conducting departmental inquiries had been under consideration of the Department. It has now been decided that panels of retired officers from the Ministries/Departments under Government of India and PSUs would be created and maintained by the respective Cadre Controlling Authorities for conducting Departmental Inquiries against the delinquent officials.

CIRCULARS - DOPT - Verification of claims of candidates belonging to SCs, STs and OBCs for purpose of appointment to posts/services

No.36011/1/2012-Estt.(Res.)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
Establishment Reservation — I Section

North Block, New Delhi-110 001
Dated the 7 December, 2015.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Proposed guidelines on reiteration of instructions on verification of claims of candidates belonging to SCs, STs and OBCs for purpose of appointment to posts/services-reg.

It is proposed to reiterate instructions to State Governments/Union Territories regardingverification of claims of candidates belonging to reserved categories for the purpose of appointment to posts & services in Central Government.

2. It is requested that draft instructions may be posted on the website of the Department for inviting comments/ suggestions from various stake-holders including M/o Social Justice & Empowerment. Comments/suggestions received up to 8.1.2016 will be considered before the issue of instructions.

(G. Srinivasan)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
Tel: 2309 3074

ORIGINAL ORDER - http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02adm/No-36011-1-2012-Estt-Res.pdf

CIRCULARS - DOPT - Implementation of e-service book in all Ministries/Departments

Implementation of e~service book in all Ministries/Departments: DoPT Order

No.21011/15/2010-Estt.(AL) 

Government of India 

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions 

Department of Personnel & Training

Block-IV, Old JNU Campus,

New Delhi - 110067,

Dated: 30 November, 2015.

Office Memorandum

Subject: Implementation of e-service book in all Ministries/Departments.

The Service Book of a Government servant is a document to record all the events in his/her entire service period and career recording each and every administrative action of the Government servant right from the stage of his recruitment till his retirement to reflect: the history of. service of a Government employee. As per SR 198 & 199 such a Service Book is to be maintained for a Government servant from the date of his/her first appointment and is required. to be kept in the custody of the Head of Office in which he is serving and transferred with him from office to office.

CIRCULARS - DOPT - Scheme for promotion of Adventure Sports and similar activities amongst Central Government Employees.

No.125/1/2015-16/CCSCSB

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi

Dated 04th December, 2015

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Scheme for promotion of Adventure Sports and similar activities amongst Central Government Employees.

The undersigned is directed to enclose herewith a copy of the Scheme for promotion of Adventure Sports and similar activities amongst Central Government Employees with the request that the contents of the Scheme may please be disseminated amongst the employees who are eligible to avail the benefits of the Scheme. 

The Cabinet has approved the appointment of Dr. M. Nair Rajeevan, Director, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune as Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Dr. M. Nair Rajeevan, Director, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune as Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences

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