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.

Click here for the detailed instuction

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.

Click here for the order
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

CGHS Chennai Empanelled Hospitals as on 08-02-2017

Empanelled Hospitals  as on 08-02-2017

http://www.cghschennai.tn.nic.in/list%20of%20hco%2080217.PDF

VIKALP Scheme in Indian Railway

VIKALP Scheme





IMPORTANT PASSENGER INFORMATION:- PLEASE NOTE

Opting for VIKALP does not mean that confirmed berth will be provided to passengers in alternate train. It is subject to train and berth availability.Once confirmed in Alternate train, Cancellation charges will be as per your berth/train status in alternate train.In this scheme, your boarding and terminating station might change to nearby cluster stations.You can be transferred to any alternate train available within 12 Hrs from the scheduled departure of original train, in which you have booked.Please check PNR status after charting.GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

The scheme is being launched on pilot basis on Delhi-Lucknow and Delhi-Jammu sector only.The scheme is implemented only across Mail/Express trains of same category.The scheme is applicable to all waiting list passengers irrespective of booking quota and concession. In pilot phase the scheme will be available on few pre-designated trains in the above sectors only.Under this scheme, passengers will give choice to opt for VIKALP scheme.VIKALP opted passengers who booked in waiting and remain fully Wait listed after charting will only be considered for allotment in the alternate train.Fully WL passengers opted for VIKALP should check PNR status after charting.No extra charges shall be taken from passenger or any refund shall be provided for difference of fare.Either all passengers of a PNR or none will be transferred to alternate train in same class. The passenger can be considered for shifting to a train leaving from any station amongst the cluster of stations defined by Railways based on the convenience of the passengers to a station serving the destination station on the same analogy.The VIKALP opted passengers who have been provided accommodation in the alternate train will not figure in the wait listed charts of their original train. A separate list of passengers transferred in alternate train will be pasted along with the CONFIRMED and WAITLIST charts.The passenger allotted alternate accommodation can travel in the alternate train on authority of original ticket.Wait listed passengers of original train shall not be allowed to board the original train if allotted alternate accommodation.Passengers once provided alternate accommodation in alternate train will be treated as normal passengers in alternate train and will be eligible for up gradation.In rare situations, passengers who have been provided alternate accommodation might get dropped/re-allotted in alternate train due to last minute change in composition of the alternate train at the time of chart preparation. So, passengers who have been provided alternate accommodation should check PNR status also after preparation of charts of the alternate train for final status.This information will be available on Call Centre (139), PRS Enquiry Counters, Passenger Operated Enquiry Terminals installed at stations and WEB ENQUIRY onwww.indianrail.gov.inWhen VIKALP opted passenger opts to cancel, after he has been given an alternate accommodation, he will be treated as a CONFIRMED passenger and the cancellation rules will apply accordingly.No refund for difference of fare between the original train and the alternate train, including Tatkal charges, will be given to re-allocated passengers.Once an VIKALP opted passenger has been allotted alternate accommodation, journey modification will not be permitted. If required, the passenger will have to cancel the ticket and book a fresh ticket for modified journey.When a passenger who has been allotted alternate accommodation has not performed his journey in the alternate train, he can claim for refunds by filing a TDR request.

Gratuity Benefits under National Pension System (NPS)

Gratuity Benefits under National Pension System (NPS)


Press Information Bureau 

Government of India

Ministry of Finance


03-May-2013 16:54 IST


Gratuity Pay under New Pension System


Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity is paid to Central Government employees under New Pension System (NPS) as it is paid under the old pension scheme. The monthly annuity under the New Pension System (NPS) is only a replacement of pension on retirement and family pension of death after retirement. The benefits of Death cum Retirement Gratuity (DCRG) and pension/family pension have been provisionally allowed, vide the Office Memorandum of Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare No. 38/41/06-P & PW(A) dated 5.5.2009 in respect of Central Government servants covered under NPS in cases where a Government Servant is retired on invalidation/disability and in the case of death of a Government servant in service on the same rates as are applicable under the old pension scheme Central Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1972. The retirement gratuity is payable to the retiring Government servant. A minimum of 5 years’ qualifying service and eligibility to receive service gratuity/pension is essential to get this one time lump sum benefit. Retirement gratuity is calculated @ 1/4th of a month’s Basic Pay plus Dearness Allowance drawn before retirement for each completed six monthly period of qualifying service. The maximum retirement gratuity payable is 16½ times the Basic Pay, subject to a maximum of Rs. 10 lakh. If the Government Servant dies while in service, the death gratuity shall be paid to his family at rates furnished in the table below:

Sl. No.

Length of Qualifying Service

Rate of Death Gratuity

1.

Less than one year

2 times of emoluments

2.

One year or more but less than 5 years

6 times of emoluments

3.

5 years or more but less than 20 years

12 times of emoluments

4.

20 years or more

Half of emoluments for every completed six monthly period of qualifying service subject to a maximum of 33 times of emoluments.


Maximum amount of Death Gratuity admissible is Rs, 10 lakh with effect from 1.1.2006.


This was stated by Minister of State for Finance, Shri Namo Narain Meena, in written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.


Source: PIB News

Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 – Fulfillment of procedural requirements- Clarification reg.

Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 – Fulfillment of procedural requirements- Clarification reg.


No.31011/3/2015-Estt.(A.IV)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Personnel and Training

Establishment A-IV Desk


North Block, New Delhi-110001

Dated February 9, 2017


OFFICE MEMORANDUM


Subject:- Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 – Fulfillment of procedural requirements- Clarification reg.


The undersigned is directed to refer to para 8 and 9 of the Guidelines enclosed in this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 18.2.2016 on the above noted subject and to say that the issues have been revisited. It has been decided that the cases where a Government servant travels on LTC upto the nearest airport/railway station/ bus terminal by authorized mode of transport and undertakes rest of the journey to the declared place of visit by private transport/ own arrangement (such as personal vehicle or private taxi etc.), may be dealt with as follows:-


(a) In all such cases the Government servant may be required to submit a declaration that he and the members of the family in respect of whom the claim is submitted have indeed travelled upto the declared place of visit.


(b) If a public transport is available in a particular area, the Government servant will be reimbursed the fare admissible for journey by otherwise entitled mode of public transport from the nearest airport/railway station/bus terminal to the declared place of visit by shortest direct route.


(c) In case, there is no public transport available in a particular stretch of journey, the Government servant may be reimbursed as per his entitlement for journey on transfer for a maximum limit of 100 Kms covered by the private/personal transport based on a self-certification from the Government servant. Beyond this, the expenditure shall be borne by the Government servant.


(d) Furnishing of false information will attract disciplinary action under the CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965.


Note: For the purpose of these rules, the expression ‘Public Transport” means all vehicles, including trains and airplanes operated by the Tourism Development Corporations in the Public Sector, State Transport Corporations and Transport services run by other Government or local bodies.


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(Surya Narayan Jha)

Under Secretary to the Government of India

Authority: http://dopt.gov.in/