Thursday 25 January 2018

 Ref: Confdn/Genl/2016-19                                                                                        Dated - 25.01.2018
To,
Shri Ajay Mittal
Secretary
Department of Personnel & Training
Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pension
Government of India
North Block, New Delhi – 110001
Sir,
Sub: -  Revision of Minimum Wages payable to Temporary status Casual Labourers – reg.
Ref:      Your office letter No. 49014/1/2017-Estt (C) dated 16th August 2017.
Please refer to your office letter cited above copy of which is enclosed herewith for ready reference. It was informed that the matter of revision of wages payable to Temporary status Casual Labourers is under consideration.
We regret to inform you that the orders of revising the wages of Temporary status Casual Labourers with effect from 01.01.2016 is yet to be issued, eventhough the orders revising the pay of Central Government employees was issued on 25.07.2016.
It is once again requested to take necessary action in this regard, so that issuing of orders will be expedited.
With regards,
Encls: as above
Yours faithfully,
(M. Krishnan)
Member, Standing Committee
National Council JCM &
Secretary General,
Confederation of Central Govt.Employees & Workers
Mob: 09447068125
Email: mkrishnan6854@gmail.com


Tuesday 16 January 2018

Recruitment Rules of Accounts Officer/Assistant Accounts Officers of India P&T Accounts & Finance Service Group 'B' — Comments/Views from the Stakeholders — examination thereof

GDS PAY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS -- SOUGHT UNDER RTI




SSC Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Examination, 2016 Result

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has published Candidates qualified in Paper-I for appearing in Paper-II for Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Examination, 2016, Check below for more details.

Result: Click Here

SSC Stenographers Grade "C" & "D" Examination 2016 Final Result

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has published Final Result of Stenographers Grade "C" & "D" Examination 2016, Check below for more details.

Exam Name: Stenographers Grade "C" & "D" Examination 2016


Final Result: Click Here


Abolition of Study Allowance by 7th CPC: CCS (Leave) Second Amendment Rules, 2017

Abolition of Study Allowance by 7th CPC: CCS (Leave) Second Amendment Rules, 2017

"Study Allowance, ranging from 1 to 2.75 Pound (Sterling) per day, is granted to a government servant who has been granted study leave for studies outside India"

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS 
(Department of Personnel and Training) 

NOTIFICATION 

New Delhi, the 1st January, 2018 

G.S.R. 08(E). - In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 read with 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 further to amend the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, namely: -

1. (1) These rules may be called the Central Civil Services (Leave) Second Amendment Rules, 2017. 

(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 

2. In the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 (hereinafter referred to as the said rules), in rule 54, in subrule (3), the words “and subject to the other conditions laid down in rule 57 being satisfied, draw study allowance in respect thereof” shall be omitted. 

3. In the said rules, in rule 56,- 
(a) in sub-rule (1), for the words “House Rent Allowance and Study Allowance as admissible in accordance with the provisions of Rules 57 to 60, the words “ and House Rent Allowance” shall be substituted; 

(b) in sub-rule (4), the words “as envisaged in sub-rule (2) of Rule 57,” shall be omitted; 

(c) sub-rule (5), shall be omitted. 

4. In the said rules, rule 57, 58 and 59 shall be omitted. 

5. In the said rules, in rule 60, in sub-rule (2), the words “and the Study Allowance” shall be omitted. 

6. In the said rules, in rule 63, in sub-rule (1), in clause (i), the words “Study Allowance” shall be omitted.

[F. No. 13023/1/2017-Estt. (L)] 
GYANENDRA DEV TRIPATHI, Jt. Secy.

Report of Seventh Central Pay Commission - Chapter 8.17 Other Allowances including Study Allowance
Source: [Notification] CCS (Leave) Second Amendment Rules, 2017

GDS Results Declared for Circles

Results Declared for Circles

1. Gujarat
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Himachal Pradesh
4. Jharkhand
5. Assam
6. Delhi

To know the results please click below link :

GDS Results

Saturday 6 January 2018

No proposal to abolish the Pay Commission in future - Lok Sabha

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 3164
ANSWERED ON: 05.01.2018
National Anomaly Committee
CH. MALLA REDDY
Will the Minister of

FINANCE be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the National Anomaly Committee (NAC) under the 7th Central Pay Commission has submitted its interim report, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government is planning to abolish the system of formation of Pay Commission in future, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government is considering to adjust the salaries of its employees and pensioners Dearness Allowance (DA) that crosses the 50 per cent mark, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) whether the Department of Expenditure planning to take the responsibility to regularly monitor salaries and allowances of central government employees and recommend the changes if needed, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI P. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a): The National Anomaly Committee set up by the Department of Personnel & Training in August, 2016 following the decision of the Government on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission has not yet met.

(b) to (d): No such proposals are at present under consideration.

Friday 5 January 2018

FAQs on deputation of DoP staff to India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)

FAQs on deputation of DoP staff to India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)
Sl.No.Frequently Asked QuestionResponse/Clarification
1.What is IPPB ? What are its Objectives? How it will operate?(i) India Post Payments Bank Limited ("IPPB") was incorporated as a company on August 17, 2016 under The Companies Act, 2013, with 100% equity from the Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communications, Govt. Of India and as a payments banking company under Section 22 (1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.(ii) IPPB is visualized as a vehicle of financial inclusion that would complement the existing banking, financial services and payments network in the country to improve overall efficiency, accessibility and convenience in delivery of banking services including Direct Benefits Transfer and social security payments. IPPB, as an organization, is designed to leverage the field network of the Department of Posts and is required to carry out its sales and operations through the workforce of the DoP. IPPB will be responsible for designing the products and services, defining the technology and service delivery platforms, undertaking marketing and third-party tie-ups, setting and monitoring the service quality standards, handling customer grievances, managing the risks of the banking operations, and dealing with statutory and regulatory compliances, etc.
2.Why IPPB is looking for positions on deputation/ foreign service/ engagement for DoP?Requirement of positions on deputation/ Foreign Service from DoP to IPPB is based on IPPB’s business requirements, as success of IPPB hinges significantly on its ability to leverage field-level resources of DoP. In this context, it is imperative, especially in the initial stages, that the persons who are acting on behalf of IPPB at the field level, have a strong understanding of DoP as an organization.
3.Which authority has approved the policy of deputation?Board of Directors of IPPB approved the policy of deputation of regular employees from DoP to IPPB, which is also agreed by Postal Services Board.
4.What is the period of deputation? What is the job profile of posts offered ? What are the employment terms and conditions / service rules?Details are available in the Notification released by IPPB.
5.Will there be any relaxation provided in the eligibility criteria?No relaxation will be provided in the eligibility criteria on age, experience and education. Kindly ensure that you fill the correct information. In case, any incorrect information is provided, your application is liable to be cancelled.
6.Can any details of submitted application be modified/ removed/ addedNo. Any changes to the application cannot be made after submission of the application.
7.Whether ASPs can apply for Scale- II ?All regularly appointed ASPs, if they fulfill the eligibility criteria can apply for scale –II position.
8.Whether all PAs will be eligible for deputation?All regular PAs who fulfill the eligibility criteria can apply for scale-I position, irrespective of their present place of posting .
9.Whether officials working in LSG /HSG- II /HSG-I/ Post Master cadre can apply for deputation?All LSG PAs/ HSG-II/Postmaster cadre officials who fulfill eligibility criteria can apply for Scale I.
10.Is the experience of CBS/Sanchay Post mandatory to apply for Scale I?As per Section C of notification at least two years hands on experience is mandatory in POSB CBS/ Sanchay Post operations.
11.Whether all GDS will be eligible for deputation?All regularly appointed GDS candidates meeting eligibility criteria will be eligible.
12.Whether DoP official working in deputation in IPPB is allowed to appear in DoP departmental exams for promotion?Yes, subject to fulfilment of eligibility criteria of that particular exam.
13.Whether reservation is applicable in the selection?Being the deputation posts, rules of reservation are not applicable.
14.Will any model question papers be made available?To be notified in due course of time.
15.Where can I download the Admit card for the examinationAdmit card can be downloaded after the date of examination is announced from www.indiapost.gov.in
16.When will the results be available for the examsResults will be published on www.indiapost.gov.in in due course of time.

Note: The Last date for registration of application has been extended to 15.01.2018

Sd/-

Abhishek Jain
ADG (PBI)
Dated 05.01.2018

House Building Advance Rules(HBA) - 2017 : Department of Posts Order

MS. Sharda Sampath - PMG Coimbatore posted as CPMG Kerala- Promotions and postings of Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) officers of Indian Postal Service, Group 'A' to Higher Administrative Grade (HAG) of the Service and transfers/postings of regular HAG officers of Indian Postal Service, Group 'A'