Instruction issued for promotion to Group B and C cadres for vacancy year 2017-18

CBDT issued instruction to conduct DPC for promotion to Gr B & C cadres for the vacancy year 2017-18, without waiting for the new recruitment rules. 
As the recruitment rule for the cadre of Executive Assistant is yet to be notified, current promotion may be allowed as per the existing recruitment rule for O.S., Sr T.A. and Stg gr I.

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https://irsofficersonline.gov.in/Documents/OfficalCommunique/1223201760215.pdf

Re examination of Miniisterial Examination Paper II (Office Procedure)

Re examination of  the paper II ( Office procedure ), Ministerial Staff Exam 2016 will be conducted on 19th March 2017.
In the original exam, there were reports of shortage of books supplied. Therefore, CBDT agreed to conduct the exam again for those candidates who could not qualify the exam. Those who qualified in the original examination , need not to re appear in the re-exam and their marks will stand.
All officers in charge of exam have been instructed to ensure sufficient number of books available.

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https://irsofficersonline.gov.in/Documents/OfficalCommunique/138201754911.pdf

Relaxation of recruitment rule for promotion from STG Gr III to Gr II

CBDT granted an one time relaxation from 5 years to 4 years in the regular service for promotion from erstwhile Stenographer Grade III to Stenographer Grade II (Pre revised Grade pay Rs 2400 to Rs 4200).
The relaxation will be available for vacancy year 2017-18.

https://irsofficersonline.gov.in/Documents/OfficalCommunique/1310201734316.pdf