As per the official guidelines, APARs pending with the Officers Reported Upon were auto-forwarded to Reporting Officers on June 1, 2025, and the next deadline is June 30, 2025, for Reporting Officers to complete their assessments.

All Nodal Officers of cadre units are instructed to ensure compliance and alert Reporting Officers about the auto-forwarding on July 1, 2025, if entries are not completed. This matter is to be treated with utmost priority.

No.22-9/2025-CS.I(APAR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

2nd Floor, A-Wing, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi-110003.
Dated the 10th June, 2025.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Strict adherence to the timelines for recording of Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR) for the reporting year 2024-25 in respect of officers of CSS/ CSSS/ CSCS through SPARROW portal – reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated 01.04.2025 and 11.04.2025 and reminders dated 08.04.2025, 01.05.2025 and 08.05.2025 regarding timelines for recording of APARs for the reporting year 2024-25.

2. The APARs pending with the Officers Reported Upon have already been auto forwarded to the next level i.e. Reporting Officer on 01.06.2025 (at 00:00 Hrs.), as per the stipulated timelines. The next deadline stipulated is 30.06.2025 for the Reporting Officers to make their assessment/entries. The APARs would be AUTO-FORWARDED to the next level on 01.07.2025.

3. Nodal Officers for SPARROW of all the cadre units of CSS/CSSS/CSCS are requested to sensitize all the Reporting Officers posted in their Ministry/Department regarding the timelines and the auto forwarding of APAR to the next level as per the prescribed timelines.

4. This may be accorded upmost PRIORITY.

(Rajeev Nayan)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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F. No. 21011/10/2025 PP(A-I)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training) ;

dated the 09th April, 2025

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Revision of timelines for preparation/ completion of Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR) in respect of Central Civil Services

The undersigned is directed to invite reference to this Department’s OM No.21011/01/2005-Estt.(A)(Pt.II) dated 23.07.2009 on the subject, “Preparation and maintenance of Annual Performance Assessment Reports (APAR)”.

2. In partial modification of Annexure III of the abovementioned DoP&T OM dated 23.07.2009, the competent authority has approved revised time schedule for preparation / completion of Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR). Accordingly, the revised time schedule, i.e., Annexure II is annexed herewith.

3, These instructions will come into force from the Reporting Year 2024-25 onwards.

(Rajesh. Sharma)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

All Ministries / Departments / Cadre Controlling Authorities of the Government of India
Copy to:
1. AIS Division, DoP&T, North Block, New Delhi
2. NIC for uploading of DoP&T’s website

Annexure-III

Time schedule for preparation/completion of Annual Performance Assessment Report
(Reporting Year- Financial Year)

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Holiday for Central Govt Offices on 14.4.2025 on account of Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

Latest DoPT Orders 2025

F. No.12/4/2020 -JCA2
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
Establishment (JCA) Section

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 27th March, 2025

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2025 – Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

It has been decided to declare the 14th April 2025 (Monday) a holiday on account of the birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar for all Central Government Offices including Industrial Establishments throughout India.

2. All Ministries/Departments of Government of India may bring the above decision to the notice of all concerned.

(Parveen Jargar)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

To,

1. All Ministries / Departments of the Government of India.
2. UPSC / CVC /C&AG / National Commission _ for Linguistic Minorities / National Commission for Scheduled Castes/National Commission for Scheduled Tribes/National Commission for Minorities /President’s Secretariat / Vice President’s Secretariat/Supreme Court / High Court / Central Administrative Tribunal / Central Information Commission/Prime Minister’s Office / Cabinet Secretariat / Election Commission of India / National Human Rights Commission / National Commission for Women / National Commission for Backward Classes / Niti Ayog / Lok Sabha Secretariat / Rajya Sabha Secretariat
3. All attached Offices / Subordinate Offices / Autonomous bodies of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
4. Secretary, Staff Side, National Council (JCM), 13-C Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi (with 10 spare copies)
5. Reserve Bank of India, Parliament Street, New Delhi
6. Chairman / Secretaries, Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committees
7. PIO, PIB, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi, with the request that necessary publicity may be given in this regard.
8. Facilitation Centre, DOP&T (20 copies)
9. NIC, DoPT, with a request to place this O.M. on the website of DoPT.

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Latest DOPT Orders 2025

• APAR 2024-2025: Deadline Compliance Mandatory for CSS/ CSSS/ CSCS Officers via SPARROW Portal – DoPT Notification June 23, 2025Read more…
• Revision of timelines for preparation/ completion of Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR) in respect of Central Civil Services April 10, 2025Read more…
• Ambedkar Jayanti Central Government Offices holiday on 14 April 2025 Monday – DoPT Order April 1, 2025Read more…
• Latest DOPT Orders 2025 – Central Government Employees News January 9, 2025Read more…
• Guidelines for execution of Scoring System for Implementation of National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building – Mission Karmayogi December 20, 2024Read more…
• DoPT Revised Guidelines regarding handling of complaints in Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations of Government of India December 12, 2024Read more…
• DoPT – Grant of notional increment on 1st July/1st January to All India Services officers who retire on 30th June/31st December respectively for the purpose of calculation of pensionary benefits November 17, 2024Read more…
• Grant of notional increment on 1st July/ 1st January to the employees who retired from Central Govt service on 30th June / 31st December respectively for the purpose of calculating their pensionary benefits – DoPT October 17, 2024Read more…
• Leave Salary for AIS officers on Central Deputation during Study Leave and grant of ex-India Study Leave for pre or post course formalities – Instructions under AIS Study Leave Regulations 1960 September 22, 2024Read more…
• LTC Rules Relaxation to travel by air to visit NER, J&K, Ladakh and A&N extension beyond 25.09.2024 DoPT dated 17.09.2024 September 18, 2024Read more…
• CCS – Extension of timelines for recording of APARs for the year 2023-24 in respect of Central Civil Services September 1, 2024Read more…
• Re-imbursement of Children Education Allowance & Hostel Subsidy for extended Academic Year (November 2022 to March 2023) in respect of UT of J&K July 11, 2024Read more…
• Central Government Restricted Holidays 2025 July 11, 2024Read more…
• Appraisal – Extension of timelines for recording of PARs for the year 2023 – 2024 for all AIS officers: DoPT O.M. dated 28.06.2024 July 2, 2024Read more…
• Ad-hoc appointments and promotions in Group B and Group A posts – DoPT December 17, 2023Read more…
• DoPT -Non-Functional upgradation for Officers of Organised Group ‘A’ Services October 14, 2023Read more…
• Disciplinary Proceedings / Departmental Inquiries by Inquiring Authorities (IAs)/ Inquiry Officers (IOs), on iGOT Karmayogi Platform – DoPT October 13, 2023Read more…
• Swachhata Hi Sewa- Garbage Free India Campaign from 15th September to 2nd October 2023 – DoPT September 28, 2023Read more…
• Status of Cadre Review proposals processed in Cadre Review Division of DoPT from 1st January 2017 to 31st August 2023 (as on 15th September 2023) September 18, 2023Read more…
• Central Government Employees are submitting their Children Education Allowance claims for reimbursement – DoPT August 29, 2023Read more…
• Grant of paid be Holiday to the employees on the day of the Poll – Bye Election to 7 Assembly Constituencies August 25, 2023Read more…
• Closing of Central Government Offices located in Delhi from 08-09-2023 to 10-09-2023 on the occasion of G-20 Summit in Delhi August 25, 2023Read more…
• All India Services Leave Amendment Rules 2023 – Rule 18(D) regarding Child Care Leave (CCL) August 23, 2023Read more…
• Karmayogi Guidelines 2023 PDF DoPT August 7, 2023Read more…
• Combined Section Officers Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2019-2022 Rules – DoPT July 19, 2023Read more…
• Status of Cadre Review proposals processed in Cadre Review Division of DoPT from 1st January 2017 to 30th June, 2023 (as on 17th July, 2023) July 19, 2023Read more…
• DoPT – Timely submission of Annual Immovable Property Return by the members of Central Civil Service/Posts July 18, 2023Read more…
• Online reporting of vacancies to Surplus Cell of DOPT under CCS (Redeployment of Surplus Staff) Rules1990 July 15, 2023Read more…
• Central Government Holidays 2024 – Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2024 July 5, 2023Read more…
• DoPT approves mass promotion of nearly 1,600 ASOs to Section Officers June 28, 2023Read more…
• Grant of notional increment to the Central Government employees who superannuated on 30th June or 31st December DoPT June 28, 2023Read more…
• Instructions regarding implementation of Aadhar Enable Biometric Attendance System AEBAS for attendance of all Government employees, by various Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations June 25, 2023Read more…
• DoPT Clarification under Rule 3(2) of AIS (D&A) Rules, 1969 June 20, 2023Read more…
• Extension of timelines for recording of PAR for the year 2022-23 in respect of AIS officers by the reporting / reviewing / accepting authorities June 17, 2023Read more…
• Yoga Break (Y-Break) Yoga at Chair for people at work place – DoPT June 14, 2023Read more…
• Execution of Bond for availing Study Leave under AIS (Study Leave) Regulations 1960 June 12, 2023Read more…
• Guidelines for Institution of Awards / Medals / Memorial Lectures, etc in Central Training Institutes (CTIs) May 28, 2023Read more…
• Litigation involving reservation in promotion to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) May 1, 2023Read more…
• Grant of Special Casual Leave to Organ Donors – DoPT April 26, 2023Read more…
• Grant of paid holiday to employees on the day of poll – General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Karnataka 2023 April 24, 2023Read more…
• Issue of Caste Certificate Format in Scheduled Languages April 20, 2023Read more…
• Timely verification of Caste/Community Certificates DoPT April 8, 2023Read more…
• Urgent review of cases of overstay while on deputation – DoPT March 26, 2023Read more…
• Sending of Departmental references through e-Office: DO letter dated 22.03.2023 March 26, 2023Read more…
• DoPT – Earmarking of at least 2.5% of Salary Budget for training and capacity building March 8, 2023Read more…
• NPS to OPS – Coverage under CCS (Pension) Rules, in place of National Pension System of those Central Government employees who were recruited against the posts/vacancies advertised /notified for recruitment, on or before 22.12.2003 March 4, 2023Read more…
• Recruitment of meritorious sports person on sports quota February 25, 2023Read more…
• Re-Scheduled date of Poll for Bye-Election in Assembly Constituencies of Maharashtra February 25, 2023Read more…
• Reimbursement of Children Education Allowance (CEA) to Central Government servants having Divyang Children February 17, 2023Read more…
• Timely disposal of departmental proceedings against the officers of All India Services posted on Central Deputation February 13, 2023Read more…
• Timely disposal of departmental proceedings against the officers of All India Services serving in connection with the affairs of the State Government / UTs February 12, 2023Read more…
• Sharing of advice of UPSC with the Charged Officer January 30, 2023Read more…
• Non-Functional upgradation for Officers of Organized Group A Services – DoPT January 25, 2023Read more…
• Early closure of all the offices falling in the premises of Parliament House & Rashtrapati Bhawan forthcoming Republic Day/ Beating Retreat Ceremony/ At Home Function 2023 January 20, 2023Read more…
• Disciplinary jurisdiction of Election Commission of India over Government servants deputed for election duties January 18, 2023Read more…
• Approval of Central Government for sanctioning ex-India Study Leave by the State Cadre in respect of IAS officers January 17, 2023Read more…
• Retired Staff Car Driver (SCD) of Central Govt./ State Govt./ Ex-secvice men/ Para Military Forces etc. for rendering their services as SCD in Department of Personnel & Training January 13, 2023Read more…
• Status of Cadre Review proposals processed in Cadre Review Division of DoPT from 1st January 2016 to 31st December 2022 (as on 10th January 2023) January 13, 2023Read more…
• Early Closure of Offices in connection with Republic Day Parade Beating Retreat Ceremony At Home Function during January 2023 January 12, 2023Read more…
• Nomination of Area Welfare Officers for the calendar years 2023 and 2024 for Delhi/Delhi NCR and outside Delhi January 10, 2023Read more…
• Recognition of CSS Associations under the CCS Rules 1993 – DoPT January 10, 2023Read more…
• Review of CSS Officers under FR 56(j) and Rule 48 of CCS Pension Rules 1972 January 7, 2023Read more…
• Recommendations received from the Hon’ble Court Persons with Disabilities requesting for posting to native place January 5, 2023Read more…
• MACP/ACP Scheme instructions employee will move to immediate next Pay Level in the new Pay Matrix December 31, 2022Read more…
• Major achievements initiatives of DoPT during calendar year 2022 December 29, 2022Read more…
• Extension of the LTC block year 2018-2021 extended for a period of three months upto 31st March 2023 December 27, 2022Read more…
• Nomination of Liaison Officer for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, EWS and Ex-servicemen in posts and services of the Central Government December 26, 2022Read more…
• Enforcement of Bond in respect of Central Government employees of public enterprises, who leave service to secure employment December 23, 2022Read more…
• Departmental proceedings and criminal case can proceed simultaneously DoPT December 23, 2022Read more…
• Allowances applicable to all Central Government Employees DoPT instructions December 22, 2022Read more…
• 4th Cadre Restructuring of the CSS – Inviting proposals from the Ministries / Departments DoPT December 21, 2022Read more…
• Strengthening of Administration by periodical review under FR 56(j) Statutory Body DoPT December 21, 2022Read more…
• DoPT instructions from time to time regarding Technical Resignation and Lien December 19, 2022Read more…
• Forwarding of Application of Central Government Employees for outside employment, Information Document by DoPT December 19, 2022Read more…
• DoPT Instructions on Recruitment/Promotion for Sportspersons in Government of India December 15, 2022Read more…
• Status of Cadre Review proposals processed in Cadre Review Division of DoPT from 1st January 2016 to 30th November, 2022 as on 09th December, 2022 December 12, 2022Read more…
• Transfer Policy – Posting of husband and wife at the same station – DoPT December 5, 2022Read more…
• Exemption from passing the Typewriting Test in respect of LDCs who do not belong to Central Secretariat Clerical Service CSCS November 30, 2022Read more…
• Information Document on Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace DoPT November 7, 2022Read more…
• Document on Government Employee Suspension Latest DoPT Information November 7, 2022Read more…
• Payment of leave encashment in respect of AIS officers who were under suspension or disciplinary / criminal proceedings pending against them at the time of retirement / superannuation November 6, 2022Read more…
• Paid Holiday on 12-11-2022 to the Himachal Pradesh employees on the day of poll – DoPT November 5, 2022Read more…
• Constitution of a Committee for 4th Cadre Review of the Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS) DoPT November 5, 2022Read more…
• Consolidated guidelines on RTP for CSS – DoPT November 4, 2022Read more…
• Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Amendment Rules, 2022 – DoPT October 31, 2022Read more…
• Timely verification of Caste/Community Certificates – DoPT October 30, 2022Read more…
• Implementation of second penalty imposed during the currency of first penalty – DoPT October 28, 2022Read more…
• Constitution of a Committee for 4th Cadre Restructuring of Central Secretariat Service (CSS) – DoPT October 28, 2022Read more…
• Relaxation of Approved Service and APARs for SSAs of SL-2003 Extended DoPT Order October 25, 2022Read more…
• Grant of Paid Holiday to employees on the day of poll – Bye-Elections for Assembly Constituencies of various States October 20, 2022Read more…
• COMPENDIUM OF INSTRUCTIONS ON RESERVATION IN APPOINTMENTS IN POSTS / SERVICES IN THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT October 13, 2022Read more…
• LTC Relaxation to travel by air to visit North East Region, Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh and Andaman & Nicobar extended for 2 years DoPT October 12, 2022Read more…
• All India Civil Services Music, Dance and Short Play Competition 2022-2023 – DoPT October 11, 2022Read more…
• Information Document on imposition of penalty in the event of a death of the accused member of Service – DoPT clarification October 10, 2022Read more…
• Recovery of wrongful/excess payments made to Central Government Employees October 10, 2022Read more…
• DoPT Status of Cadre Review proposals as on 06th October 2022 October 6, 2022Read more…
• Information Document on Grant of Non-functional Scale to Section Officers of CSS October 6, 2022Read more…
• DoPT Consolidated guidelines on cadre review of Central Civil Services October 6, 2022Read more…
• 7th Pay Commission Pay fixation/ placement of SCS/Non-SCS officers inducted to IAS – 7th CPC fixation of pay/stepping up of pay DoPT October 3, 2022Read more…
• Treatment of time passed by a Central Government servant under suspension as qualifying service or otherwise for pension and gratuity under the CCS Pension Rules 2021 October 3, 2022Read more…

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Block-IV, Old JNU Campus, New Delhi -110067
Dated: 18th December, 2024

Office Memorandum

Subject: Guidelines for execution of Scoring System for Implementation of National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building – Mission Karmayogi.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated 18.12.2024 (copy enclosed) vide which introducing of scoring system for implementation of National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building – Mission Karmayogi was circulated to all Ministries/ Departments to dedicate their efforts through their Capacity Building Units to maximize participation and adherence to the scoring framework in order to align the capacity-building plans and complete necessary activities, such as employee onboarding and competency mapping, to ensure successful integration into the scoring framework.

2. To provide a structured approach to the monitoring and evaluation activities necessary for such a large and significant program, a comprehensive M&E framework comprising of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) has also been developed and notified vide this Department’s O.M. dated 08.08.2024 (Copy enclosed). KPIs are based on the program’s key activities, which are crucial for achieving its objectives. The framework shall aid various stakeholders identified in Karmayogi Guidelines i.e. DoPT, SPV – Karmayogi Bharat (KB), Capacity Building Commission (CBC), Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations (MDOs) and Civil Services Training Institutes (CSTIs) in efficiently overseeing the implementation of Mission Karmayogi.

3. Now in continuation to the aforesaid O.Ms., the guidelines to execute the Scoring system are being issued detailing the roles and responsibilities of Ministries/Departments, Karmayogi Bharat, Capacity Building Commission and relevant timelines as under:

I. Role of Ministries/Departments: Ministries/Departments(M/D) shall –

• Ensure that all officials including contractual workforce and outsourced personnel are on-boarded on the iGOT Karmayogi platform hereby also referred to as iGOT.
• Furnish information on employee strength at M/D Headquarters including contractual/outsourced workforce etc. (ref. DoPT’s letter dated 29th October 2024, F. No.T-28/112/2024-iGOT) and submit requisite details through the Google Form (link provided in the aforementioned letter).
• Ensure that correct information on employee strength is updated on iGOT Karmayogi Platform through department’s MDO admin portal under Staff Details tab.
• Validate the officials on-boarded on the platform under respective Ministry/Department. Officials who are incorrectly mapped to a M/D shall be marked as “Not my User” through MDO Admin portal.
• Identify the domain competencies required by officials at all levels in the M/D and
• Communicate the domain competency requirement to all officials via circulars and internal notifications. This activity shall be completed within 2 months from the date of issue of this OM.
• Update the ACBPs of the respective M/D to reflect the identified domain competencies. All ACBPs shall incorporate identified domain competencies, ensuring inclusion of domain courses in the respective training calendars.
• Upload the designation wise domain competency requirement and proficiency level on iGOT Karmayogi Platform with the support of SPV-KB.
• Ensure that courses are tagged to all identified competencies and proficiency level.
  1. For the competencies that already have corresponding courses on iGOT
     Karmayogi portal, map the courses to all employees through the “Training
     Plan”. This would ensure that users can view the list of courses he/she has to
     undertake on the “My iGOT” section of the portal.
  2. For competencies that do not have any existing course on iGOT, M/Ds shall ensure availability of courses on priority on the platform. If a Subject Matter Expert (SME) from within the M/D (including the training institutes) is available, services of agencies empanelled by SPV-KB may be utilised for creating courses. If an in-house SME is not available, M/D can request SPV-KB to procure/ create the courses from outside the M/D (including private institutions).
• Monitor progress regularly on various KPIs (Ref. DoPT’s letter dated 8th August 2024, No.T-28/62/2024-iGOT) and encourage officials to take up ACBP courses on iGOT.

II. Role of Capacity Building Commission: CBC shall –

• Assist Ministries/Departments by enabling CBUs to conduct the process of identification of domain competency requirement of each M/D.
• Guide the M/Ds in the process of updating the ACBPs of the to reflect the identified domain competencies.
• Utilize its network of knowledge experts to facilitate M/Ds for course creation on domain competencies identified by M/Ds.

III. Role of SPV-Karmayogi Bharat: The SPV — KB shall –

1. Enable the mapping of all courses to the competencies and proficiency level.
2. Facilitate data cleaning on the iGOT portal by providing support to the MDO admins to ensure user profiles reflect their correct MDO, and designation/role.
3. Ensure that functionality to upload staff details is available on MDO admin portal for each M/D.
4. Facilitate creation of courses by SMEs in the M/D. If in-house SME is not available for any competency, KB shall procure/create such courses on demand.
5. Make M/D scorecards available on MDO Leader and MDO admin portals with clear visibility of scores for each criterion. M/Ds shall use these scorecards for real time tracking of their progress in Mission Karmayogi.
6. Develop the Karmayogi Dashboard for enabling, inter alia,
   1. Insights to drive decision making
   2. Seamless access to required information
   3. Key Performance Indicators for all Departments
   4. Relative rankings of all Departments based on the Departmental Scorecards
   5. Top 5 Ministries/ Departments every quarter based on Departmental Scorecards

IV. Role of DoPT: DoPT shall –

1. Coordinate with various stakeholders to facilitate the implementation of Scoring System and Mission Karmayogi and provide requisite guidance and support
2. Review, refine, and update the Scoring System, revising focus areas as and when necessary.
3. Oversee and monitor the performance of Ministries/ Departments (M/Ds) vis-a-vis the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) outlined in the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework and the Scoring System

4. All Ministries and Departments are requested to ensure strict adherence and compliance with the aforementioned guidelines to facilitate successful assessment of the KPIs using the scoring framework as outlined.

Digitally signed by
Rajeev Kumar Choudhary

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Revised Guidelines regarding handling of complaints in Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations of Government of India: DoPT O.M. dated 09.10.2024

No. 104/76/2024-AVD-IA
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 9th October, 2024

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Revised Guidelines regarding handling of complaints in Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations of Government of India.

The undersigned is directed to say that in partial modification of the guidelines issued vide DoP&T OM No. 104/76/2022-AVD-IA dated 28.09.2022, the Competent Authority has approved the following guidelines for handling of complaints received against officers/ officials in Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations of Government of India.

2. Anonymous complaints, i.e. such complaints that do not carry both the name and address of the complainant, should be filed straightaway. No action is required to be taken on such complaints, irrespective of the nature of allegations, and they should be filed.

3. All complaints containing non-specific and unverifiable allegations as may be decided by the competent authority should also be filed without verification of identity of the complainant.

4. Complaints, other than anonymous complaints, containing specific allegation of corruption or attracting vigilance angle (as laid out in para 3(a)(I) of DoPT’s OM No. 104/33/2024 -AVD-IA dated 09.10.2024 shall be considered and processed by the Chief Vigilance Officer of the Ministry/ Department/ Organization concerned. All other complaints, containing matters of non-vigilance nature, would be considered by the Joint Secretary/ Additional Secretary in-charge of Administration of the respective Ministry/ Department.

5. Complaints of both categories, 1.e. vigilance and non-vigilance, including complaints received through e-mail, should be sent by the Ministry/ Department/ Organization concerned through Speed Post/ Registered Post/ authenticated electronic media to the complainant for owning/ disowning the complaint and for confirming the veracity of the contents of the complaint. If no response is received from the complainant within 15 days of sending the complaint for confirmation, a reminder should be sent. If the response is still not received within 15 days of sending the reminder, the said complaint should be filed as pseudonymous by the Ministry / Department /Organization concerned.

6. The decision to file the complaint or examine it further should be taken by the concerned Ministry/Department/Organization within a period of three months from the date of receipt of the complaint. Such further examination may be in the shape of a preliminary inquiry or an inquiry as decided by the Competent Authority.

7. Once the Ministry/Department/Organization concerned decides to examine the complaint further, as a vigilance or non-vigilance matter, a copy of the complaint should be made available to the officer(s) against whom the complaint has been made through speed post, within 15 days of the decision.

8. In case of complaints received in the Ministries/Departments of Government of India on matters pertaining to AIS officers or Central Government employees working in connection with the affairs of the State Governments, these shall be forwarded to the State Government concerned for action as appropriate. The State Governments may, in the first instance, carry out the exercise as envisaged in para-5 and para-6 above. Once the State Government decides to examine the complaint further, the State Government concerned may share a copy of such complaint forwarded to the officer(s) against whom the complaint has been made, within 15 days of the decision. Complaints received prior to issue of these guidelines may be disposed of accordingly with the approval of the competent authority.

9. In order to ensure that complaints are dealt with expeditiously within 3 months of the date of receipt of the complaint, a Review Committee shall be constituted in every Ministry/ Department. The Review Committee shall be chaired by an officer not below the rank of Additional Secretary and shall include the CVO of the Ministry/ Department and the Joint Secretary/ Additional Secretary in-charge of Administration of the respective Ministry/ Department inter alia as members. This Committee shall meet on a monthly basis to monitor the disposal of complaints that are pending for a decision beyond two months from their date of receipt.

State Governments may also undertake a similar exercise for complaints forwarded to them as per para-8 above.

10. Complaints against Secretaries to the Government of India, whether pseudonymous or otherwise, received by the Cabinet Secretariat or the DoP&T or the Prime Minister’s office, will be first scrutinized by the Group headed by the Cabinet Secretary. The composition of the group shall be as follows:-

(i) Cabinet Secretary
(ii) Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister.
(iii) Secretary (Coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat
(iv) Secretary, DoP&T, and
(v) Secretary, CVC- Observer

a) This Group, after reviewing the complaints, would proceed as follows:-

• If there is no substance in the complaint or the complaint is frivolous in nature, the group would close the complaint and inform the relevant officer from where the complaint was received;
• In case the preliminary scrutiny of the complaint indicates that there is some substance in it or there are verifiable allegations, the Group could do one or more of the following:-

(i) Seek the comments of the Secretary concerned;
(ii) Call for the concerned file(s);
(iii) Call for the relevant records, including annual property returns, other reports etc.

b) Having received appropriate inputs on the complaints, the group will then proceed in the following manner:-

• In case the records/ comments indicate that there is no substance in the complaint, it will be closed.
• If after scrutiny, it is felt that there is some substance in the complaint, a view would have to be taken by the group regarding the nature of the investigation called for and an appropriate recommendation made in this regard.
• Thereafter, the recommendation would be submitted to the Disciplinary Authority, for action as deemed fit.

c) The Group constituted will also be looking into the complaints received by the Cabinet Secretary from CVC under the CVC Act or the Public Interest Disclosure Resolution. The CVC shall be kept informed at regular intervals about the status of the scrutiny/review undertaken by the group into complaints forwarded by the CVC.

d) The procedure to be followed for handling complaints against Secretaries to the Government of India as laid down in sub paras above shall also be adopted in respect of complaints against retired secretaries.

11. The complaints against officers who do not hold the post of the Secretary, but whose pay-scales are equivalent to that of Secretaries to the Government of India (Secretary Equivalent Position) and who are functioning under an administrative Ministry/ Department (i.e. where there is an administrative superior to such officers) shall be looked into by the concerned Ministry / Department and the matter may be referred to the Cabinet Secretariat (Group of Secretaries headed by Cabinet Secretary) only if it merits further action. This procedure shall be adopted in the case of those officers who have retired from Secretary-equivalent posts too.

12. Complaints against Chief Executives of Public Sector Enterprises and CMDs of Public Sector Banks and Financial Institutions will be considered by the Group of Officers constituted vide Department of Public Enterprises O.M. No. 15(1)/2010- DPE(GM) dated 11.3.2010/ 12.4.2010 as amended from time to time. The Group of Officers shall follow the procedures enunciated in these guidelines while considering the complaints referred to them.

Sd/-
(Rupesh Kumar)
Under Secretary to Govt. of India

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North Block, New Delhi
Dated 28 October, 2024

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Grant of notional increment on 1st July/1st January to All India Services officers who retire on 30th June/31st December respectively for the purpose of calculation of pensionary benefits.

  I am directed to say that in reference to the above-mentioned subject, action may be taken in the matter of grant of notional increment to All India Services officer as per the instructions provided in this Department’s Office Memorandum No.19/116/2024 -Pers.Pol.(Pay)(Pt) dated 14.10.2024 (copy enclosed).

Enclosed: (1)

Yours sincerely,

Sd/-
Bhupinder Pal Singh
Under Secretary to Government of India

Annexure: Grant of notional increment on 1st July/1st January to the employees who retired on 30th June / 31st December – Implementation Order by DoP&T

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No.19/116/2024-Pers.Pol.(Pay)(Pt)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 14th October, 2024.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Grant of notional increment on 1st July/ 1st January to the employees who retired from Central Govt.service on 30th June / 31st December respectively for the purpose of calculating their pensionary benefits – regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that in terms of Rule 10 of the Central Civil Services (Revise Pay) Rules, 2006, notified by D/o Expenditure vide Notification No.G.S.R.622 (E) dated 29.08.2008, date of annual increment was made uniform viz. 1st July of every year with effect from 01.01.2006. It was subsequently decided vide Rule 10 (1) of the Central Civil Services (Revise Pay) Rules, 2016, notified by D/o Expenditure vide Notification No.G.S.R.721 (E) dated 25.07.2016, that there shall be two dates for grant of increment namely 1st January and 1st July of every year.

2. Hon’ble High Court of Madras in its Order dated 15.09.2017 in W.P.No.15732 of 2017-P.Ayyamperumal Vs Union of India & Ors. allowed grant of notional increment to the petitioner on the day following the date of his retirement from service for the purpose of calculation of pensionary benefits. Judgement in the case of Shri P.Ayyamperumal was implemented in personam. Following this, D/o Personnel and Training (DOPT) received a number of representations from the employees who superannuated on 30th June/ 31st December claiming similar benefit. Large number of Court cases have also been filed before Hon’ble Administrative Tribunals, High Courts and Supreme Court on the subject matter.

3. The issue was examined in consultation with the nodal authorities concerned and with due regard to the relevant provisions in the Fundamental Rules (FRs) which regulate grant of increment to the Central Government employees. It is pertinent to note that FR 9(21) (a) defines ‘pay’ as the amount sanctioned to a Government servant for a post held by him substantively or in an officiating capacity or to which he is entitled by reason of his position in a cadre.FR 17 provides that subject to any exceptions specifically made in these Rules, an employee shall begin to draw the pay and allowances attached to his tenure of a post with effect from the date when he assumes the duties of that post and shall cease to draw them as soon as he ceases to discharge those duties. Further, FR 24 stipulates that an increment may be withheld from a Government servant if his conduct has not been good or his work has not been satisfactory. To summarise these Rule provisions, for availing the benefit of an increment on the date of its accrual, an employee should be in service, should have rendered satisfactory work and should have displayed good conduct during the period of qualifying service.

4. However, Hon’ble Supreme Court vide Order dated 11.04.2023 in Civil Appeal No.2471 of 2023 (@SLP (C) No.6185/2020) – Director (Admn.and HR), KPTCL Vs C.P.Mundinamani & Ors, upheld the Orders passed by the Division Bench of the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru in Writ Appeal No.4193/2017 allowing grant of one annual increment, which the original writ petitioners earned on the last day of their service for rendering services during preceding one year from the date of retirement with good behaviour and efficiently, for the purpose of calculating the retiral benefits. However, Union of India was not among the Parties in the said case.

and have rendered the requisite qualifying service as on the date of their superannuation with satisfactory work and good conduct for calculating the pension admissible to them. As specifically mentioned in the Orders of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, grant of the notional increment on 1st January/1st July shall be reckoned only for the purpose of calculating the pension admissible and not for the purpose of calculation of other pensionary benefits.

8. It may also be noted that these instructions are being issued in compliance of the Interim Orders dated 06.09.2024 of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in MA Dy.No.2400/2024 without prejudice to the legal stand of the Union of India in the matter and without prejudice to any change of law in this regard.Further, the action taken shall be subject to the final outcome of the Review Petition (Dy.No.36418/2024) pending before the Hon’ble Supreme Court which is expected to be heard by the Apex Court in the week commencing 04.11.2024,

9. This issues with the concurrence of D/o Expenditure vide their Dy.No.08- 09/2019-E.III.A(Vol.III) (3969602) dated 08.10.2024 and D/o Legal Affairs vide Computer Dy.No.E 128445 dated 30.09.2024.

10. Hindi Version will follow.

(Mahesh Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

To
All Ministries/ Departments of Government of India.

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No. 11020/08/2024-AIS-III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 18th September, 2024

To,
Chief Secretaries of all the State Governments;

Subject: Instructions under AIS (Study Leave) Regulations, 1960 regarding Leave Salary for AIS officers on Central Deputation during Study Leave and grant of ex-India Study Leave for pre or post course formalities.

Sir / Madam,

I am directed to refer to letter No. 11020/09/2008 -AIS-III dated 14/07/2008 (copy enclosed) which provides for Regulation of grant of Study Leave to the members of the All India Services who are on deputation to the Government of India under Central Staffing Scheme.

2. Instances have come to notice of this Department of Study Leave proposals of AIS officers whose Central Deputation tenure is ending during the period of Study Leave, which causes inconvenience to the members of the All India Services in drawing leave salary.

3. Accordingly, in continuation of procedure provided as per letter dated 14.07.2008, it is decided that while granting the Study Leave in such cases, the salary of the concerned AIS officer till the approved period of Central Deputation shall be borne by the Central Government and for the period beyond Central Deputation, coinciding with the Study Leave period, shall be borne by the respective State Cadre/ Government.

4. In view of the above, the State Cadres/Governments while giving its concurrence/NOC in respect of Study Leave of AIS officers on Central Deputation, shall also affirm that the salary of the concerned officer for the period beyond Central Deputation, coinciding with the Study Leave period, shall be borne by the State Government.

5. Further, it has also been decided that, subject to Regulation 4 of AIS (Study Leave) Regulations, 1960, while submitting the application for ex-India Study Leave, the officer concerned may take a total 15 days of ex-India Study Leave, beyond the scheduled commencement and end dates of study course as per academic calendar of the University/ Institute. Such combination of 15 days ex-India Study Leave can be taken in parts or in total, either before commencement or after the end of Study Course abroad for pre or post course formalities. Further, such pre/post Study Leave period beyond the academic calendar of the University/ Institute needs to be duly specified while submitting proposals for ex-India Study Leave.

6. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.

Encl: As above.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-
(Kavita Chauhan)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

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F.No.31011/15/2022 -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 17th September, 2024

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 – Relaxation to travel by air to visit North East Region, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Andaman & Nicobar – extension beyond 25.09.2024 -regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 31011/15/2022 -Estt.A-IV dated 11.10.2022 regarding relaxation to travel by air to visit North East Region, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Andaman & Nicobar, and to say that in relaxation to CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988, the scheme allowing Government servants to travel by air to North East Region (NER), Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Union Territory of Ladakh and Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands (A&N) is extended for a further period of two years, w.e.f. 26th September, 2024 till 25th September, 2026.

2. The above Special Dispensation Concession is subject to the following terms & conditions: –

i. All eligible Government servants may avail LTC to visit any place in NER/ A&N/ J&K/ Ladakh against the conversion of their one Home Town LTC in a four years’ block period.

ii, Government servants, whose Home Town and Headquarters / place of posting are same, they are not allowed the conversion of any Home Town LTC as they are not eligible for the Home Town LTC facility.

iii. The Government servant whose Home Town is situated in NER/A&N/J&K/Ladakh will also be allowed conversion of Home Town LTC for availing this Scheme to visit any place in any one of the three regions out of the above mentioned four regions except the region wherein his/her Hometown is situated.

iv. Fresh Recruits are also allowed conversion of one of the three Home Town LTCs in a block of four years, applicable to them to visit NER/A&N/J&K/Ladakh. In addition, they are allowed one additional conversion of Home Town LTC to visit UT of J&K/UT of Ladakh in a block of four years.

v. Government servants entitled to travel by air may avail this concession from their Headquarters in their entitled class of air by any airlines subject to the terms and conditions as enumerated in DoPT’s OM. No. 31011/12/2022- Estt.A-IV dated 29.08.2022 read with DoPT’s OM No. 31011/11/2023 – Pers. Policy A-IV dated 20.10.2023 (copies enclosed).

vi. Government servants not entitled to travel by air are allowed to travel by air in Economy class by any airlines subject to the terms and conditions as enumerated in DoPT’s OM dated 29.08.2022 read with DoPT’s OM No. 31011/11/2023 – Pers. Policy A-IV dated 20.10.2023 in the following sectors:- :

1. Between Kolkata/Guwahati and any place in NER.
2. Between Kolkata /Chennai/Visakhapatnam and Port Blair.
3. Between Delhi/Amritsar and any place in J&K/Ladakh.

Journey for these non-entitled employees from their Headquarters upto Kolkata/ Guwahati/ Chennai/ Visakhapatnam / Delhi/ Amritsar shall be undertaken as per their entitlement.

vii. Air travel by Government employees to NER, J&K, Ladakh and A&N as mentioned in para (v) and (vi) above is allowed whether they avail the concession against Anywhere in India LTC or in lieu of the Home Town LTC, as permitted.

viii. Government servants not entitled to travel by air are also allowed to travel by air in Economy class by any airlines to any place in NER/ A&N/ J&K/ Ladakh from their Headquarters directly, however, the reimbursement will be subject to the conditions as enumerated in DoPT’s OM No. 31011/12/ 2022-Estt.A-IV dated 29.08.2022.

ix. The instructions regarding booking of air tickets through authorized travel agents, best available fares, slots, booking time, advances, reimbursement, etc., as mentioned in DoPT’s OM No. 31011/12/2022- Estt.A-IV dated 29.08.2022 read with DoPT’s OM No. 31011/11/2023 – Pers. Policy A-IV dated 20.10.2023 will also be applicable for this Special Dispensation Scheme.

3. All the Ministries/ Departments are advised to bring it to the notice of all their employees that any misuse of LTC will be viewed seriously and the employees will be liable for appropriate action under the rules. In order to keep a check on any kind of misuse of LTC, Ministries/ Departments are advised to randomly get some of the air tickets submitted by the officials verified from the airlines concerned with regard to the actual cost of air travel vis-a-vis the cost indicated on the air tickets submitted by the officials.

4. In their application to the persons belonging to Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders are issued as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution and after consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.

5. Hindi version will follow.

(Satish Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

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