No. 3(1)/2017/D(Civ-II)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
Department of Defence
D (Civ-II) Section

B Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated, the 18th February, 2020

To

The Chief of Defence Staff,
Ministry of Defence,
New Delhi-110011

The Chief of Army Staff,
Integrated HQrs of Ministry of Defence(Army),
New Deltii-110011

Subject: Revision of pay scales and Career Advancement Scheme for Teachers / Civilian Academic Officers of National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and Army Cadet College Wing, Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.

Sir,

I am directed to refer to this Ministry’s letter No. 3/1/2009/D (Civ-II) dated 12.11.2009 extending the revised UGC pay scales to the Teachers / Civilian Academic Officers of NOA, Khadakwasla and ACC Wing, IMA, Dehradun and to state that in view of the revision of pay of Teachers and equivalent cadres in the Universities and colleges as notified by Ministry of Human Resourse Development (MHRD) vide their letter No. 1-712015-U.11(1) dated 02.11.2017 read with MHRD Corrigendum No. 1-7/2015-U.11(1) dated 08.11.2017, MHRD letter No. 1-4/2017-U.II dated 28.01.2019 & Corrigendum No. 1-4/2017-U.II dated 01.02.2019 and UGC Regulations notified vide Notification No. F.1-2/2017 (EC/PS) dated 18.07.2018, the President is pleased to further revise the pay scales cf Civilian Academic Officers of NOA, Khadakwasla and ACC Wing, IMA, Dehradun. The revised pay scales and other provisions shall be as per the following paragraphs.

2. Designation :

There shall be only three designations in respect of teachers/ Civilian Academic Officers namely, Assistant Professors, Associate Professors and Professors.

3. Revised Pay :

(i) Pay Fixation Method:

The revised pay structure for different categories of teachers/Civilian Academic Officers is based on the following :

(a) The formula followed by the 7th CPC is followed in the academic pay structure, moving from the concept of Pay Band and Academic Grade Pay to that of Academic Levels and Cells.

(b) The first academic level (corresponding to AGP of Rs. 6000) numbered as academic level 10. Similarly, the other academic levels arei 11, 12, 13A, 14 and 15.

(c) Each cell in an academic level is at 3% higher than the previous cell in that level.

(d) The index of Rationalisation (IOR) is 2.67 for present AGP less than Rs. 10,000 and 2.72 for the AGP of Rs. 10,000 and above.

(e) The entry pay for each level is as follows :

(f) The Pay Matrix based on the above propositions on Academic Levels, Cell and Entry Pay is at Annexure-I.

(g) For fixation of pay of an employee in the Pay Matrix as on 01st January, 2016, the existing pay (Pay in Pay Band plus Academic Grade Pay) in the pre-revised structure as on 31st December, 2015 shall be multiplied by a factor of 2.57. The figure so arrived at is to be located in tho Academic Level corresponding to employee’s Pay Band and Academic Grade Pay in the new Pay Matrix. If a Cell identical with the figure so arrived at is available in the appropriate Academic Level, that Cell shall be the revised pay; otherwise the next higher cell in that Academic Level shall be the revised pay of the employee . If the figure arrived at in the manner is less than the first cell in that Academic Level, then the par shall be fixed at the first cell of that Academic Level. If a situation arise whenever more than two stages are bunched together, one additional increment equal to 3 percent may be given for every two stage bunched, and pay fixed in the subsequent cell in the pay matrix.

(ii) Revised pay for Teachers / Civilian Academic Officers:

4. Increment :

(i) The annual increment is given in the Pay Matrix at 3%, with each cell being higher by 3% over the previous cell in the same level, rounded off to nearest 100. The annual increments to each employee woulci move up in the same academic level, with an employee moving from the existing cell in the academic level to the immediate next cell in the same academic level.

(ii) There shall be two dates for grant of increment namely, 01st January and 1st July of every year, instead of existing date of 1st July, provided that an employee shall be entitled to only one annual increment on either one of these two dates depending on the date of appointment, promotion or grant of financial up-gradation.

5. Promotion:

When an individual gets a promotion, his new pay on promotion would be fixed in the Pay Matrix as follows:

On promotion, he would be given a notional increment in his existing Academic Level of Pay, by moving him to next higher cell at that level. The pay shown in this cell would now be located in the new Academic level corresponding to the post to which he has been promoted. If a cell identical with that pay is available in the new level, that cell shall be the new pay; otherwise the next higher cell in that level shall be the new pay of the employee. If the pay arrived at in this manner is less than the first cell in the new level, then the pay shall be fixed at the first cell of that level.

6. Career Advancement Scheme :

Stages of promotion under the GAS of incumbent and newly-appointed Assistant Professors/Associate Professors / Professors shall be as per the eligibility and GAS Promotion Criteria prescribed in para 6.4(B) of UGC Notification No. F.1-2/2017 (EC/PS) dated 18.07.2018. These Regulations shall be applicable from the date of its notification.

7. Incentives for Ph.D. / M.Phil and other higher qualifications :

Incentives for Ph.D. / M.Phil and other higher qualifications shall be applicable as prescribed in para 19.1 of UGC Notification No. F.1-2/2017 (EC/P13) dated 18.07.2018. These Regulations shall be applicable from the date of its notification.

Also check: Latest MACP orders from DoPT

8. Special Allowance to Principals of NDA and IMA :

(i) Principal shall be given a Special Allowance at existing rate of Rs. 2000 p.m. till further orders.

(ii) The Principals at NOA, Khadakwasla and ACC Wing, IMA Dehradun will continue to be provided with rent-free unfurnished accommodation of their entitlement.

9. Service conditions and other allowances as applicable to central Govt servants :

For all matters of service conditions and other allowances other than those mentioned in the foregoing paragraphs, namely pay scales, incentives for Research Qualifications and upward movements under Career Advance Scheme, the teachers/civilian academic officers will continue to be governed by the rule applicable to Defence Civilians in other defence establishments.

10. Date of implementation of revised pay and allowances and payment of arrears:-

(i) The revised Pay and revised rates of Dearness Allowance under this scheme shall be effective from 01.01.2016. Other allowance such as House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance, etc. admissible during the 5th CPC shall be revised as per MHRD letter No. 1-4/2017-U.II dated 28.01.2019 read with Corrigendum of even number dated 01.02.2019.

(ii) Payment of arrears shall be made during the financial year i.e. 2019 · 2020, after deduction of admissible income tax.

(iii) An undertaking shall be taken from every beneficiary under this scheme to the effect that any excess payment made on account c f incorrect fixation of pay in the revised Pay Level or grant of inappropriate Pay Level and Pay Cells or any other excess payment made shall be adjusted against the future payments due or otherwise to the beneficiary.

11. Recruitment Rules :

Appointment/recruitment to all posts of Civilian Academic Officers will be carried out as per the qualifications prescribed under the UGC Scheme for the respective posts. HQIDS and DG/MT, IHQMOD(Army) may review the RRs to be in line with UGC scheme.

12. Further modifications/amendments, if any to the MHRD scheme of revision of pay of teachers as per 7th CPC issued vide MHRD letter No. 1-7/2015-U.II(I) dated 02.11.2017 read with MHRD Corrigendum No. 1-7/2015-U.11(1) dated 08.11.2017, MHRD letter No. 1-4/2017-U.ll dated 28.01.2019 & Corrigendum No. 1-4/2017-U.II dated 01.02.2019 and UGC Regulations notified vide UGC Notification No. F.1-2/2017(EC/PS) dated 18.07.2018 shall be applicable automatically to the teachers/Civilian Academic Officers of NDA/IMA.

13. Anomalies, if any, in the implementation of this Scheme may be brought to the notice of the Headquarter IDS and DGMT, Integrated Head Quarters or Ministry of Defence (Army) for clarification / decision of the Central Government.

14. Any clarifications on points other than pay and allowances will be provided by the concerned Division(s) dealing with the subject(s).

15. This issues with the approval of Ministry of Finance (Deptt. of Expenditure vide their U.O No. 10(4)/E.111(8)/2019 dated 27.01.2020/eFTS 1328639 and concurrence of Defence (Finance) (AG/PA) vide their U.O. No 1(31)/2009 – AG/PA/16 dated 18.02.2020.

Yours Faithfully

Sd/-
(Vimala Vikram)
Under Secretary to the Govt of India

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INDIAN COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
KRISH BHAWAN, NEW DELHI-110001

 F. No. 1(4)/2017-Per.IV

Dated: March 27th, 2018

To

The Directors/Project Directors of ICAR Research Institutes/N RC s/Project Directorates/Bureaux

Subject :- Revision of Pay of Scientists of ICAR in light of scheme of revision of pay of teachers in Universities notified by MHRD vide notification dated 02.11.2017 following revision of pay scales of Central Government employees on recommendations of VIIth CPC.

Sir,

I am directed to state that Indian Council of Agricultural Research (lCAR) has decided to revise the pay scales of Scientists in light of scheme of revision of pay of teachers in Universities notified by MHRD vide notification No.1-7/2015-U.II(l) dated 02.11.2017 following revision of pay scales of Central Government employees on the recommendations of the VIIth CPC. as accepted by the Government of India. The revised pay scales and other provisions are as under:

2. Revision of Pay Scales:

2.1 The revised pay scales shall be exactly similar to the revised pay scales given as per the M/o HRD letter dated 02.11.2017 strictly in accordance with the equation between the existing pay scales in case of ICAR Scientists and the pay scales applicable to teachers under the UGC framework immediately before 01.01.2016. and no deviation is allowed.

2.2 For fixation of pay of Scientists in the Pay Matrix as on 01.01.2016. the existing pay (Pay in the Pay Band plus RGP) in the pre-revised structure as on 31.12.2015 shall be multiplied by a factor of 2.57. The figure so arrived at is to be located in the Research Level corresponding to the Scientists” Pay Band and RGP in the new Pay Matrix (Annexure – I).  If a Cell identical with the figure so arrived at is available in the appropriate Research Level. that Cell shall be the Revised Pay: otherwise the next higher Cell in that Research Level shall be the Revised Pay of the Scientist. If the figure arrived at in this manner is less than the first Cell in that Research Level. then the Pay shall be fixed at the first Cell of that Research Level.

If a situation arises whenever more than two stages are bunched together. one additional increment equal to 3% may be given for every two stages bunched. and pay fixed in the subsequent Cell in the Pay Matrix.

2.3 The revised pay scales are as under:

2.3.1

2.3.2

3. Implementation Date:

The date of implementation of the above revised pay shall be 1st January 2016.

4. Incentives for higher qualifications:

The incentive structure is built-in in the pay structure itself wherein those having M.Phil or PhD. degree or other higher qualifications will progress faster under CAS. Therefore. there shall be no incentives in the form of advance increments for obtaining the degrees of M.Phil or PhD or other higher qualifications.

5. Date of Increment:

5.1 The annual increments to each scientist would move up in the same Research Level. with a scientist moving from the existing Cell in the Research Level to the immediate next Cell in the same Research Level

5.2 There shall be two dates for grant of increments namely. 1st January and 1st July of every year. instead of existing date of 151 July. provided that a scientist shall be entitled to only one annual increment on either one of these two dates depending on the date of appointment or assessment promotion.

6. Fixation of Pay on Promotion:
When an individual gets a promotion. his/her new pay on promotion would be fixed in the Pay Matrix as follows:

On promotion. the scientist would be given a notional increment in his existing Research Level of Pay. by moving him/her to the next higher Cell at that level. The pay shown in this Cell would now be located in the new Research Level corresponding to the post to which he/she has been promoted. If a Cell identical with that pay is available in the new level, that Cell shall be the new pay; otherwise the next higher Cell in that level shall be the new pay of the scientist. If the pay arrived at in this manner is less than the first Cell in the new level. then the pay shall be fixed at the first Cell of that level.

7. Allowances for Scientists in ICAR:

As per Deptt. of Expenditure. Ministry of Finance ID Note No. 1(6)/E.III B/2017 dated 20.03.2018, revision of allowances including NPA shall not be made at present. and the same would be taken up for consideration only after allowances are revised by M/o HRD in case of teachers of Universities/Colleges under UGC framework. Therefore, all allowances will continue to be paid at the existing pay structure. as if. the pay had not been revised with effect from 01.01.2016.

8. Age of Superannuation:

The existing age of superannuation of ICAR scientist is 62 years and the same will continue.

9. 30% of the additional financial impact would be met by ICAR from its own resources.

10. An undertaking shall be taken from every employee to the effect that any excess payment made on account of incorrect fixation of pay in the revised Research Pay Level or grant of inappropriate Research Pay Level and Pay Cells or any other excess payment made shall be adjusted against the future payments due or otherwise to the beneficiary.

11. Appropriate action may be taken to revise the pay of the Scientists at the Institutes as per the terms and conditions laid down herein and in accordance with the instructions issued by Government of India from time to time and in consultation with the concerned Internal Finance Division/Unit.

This issues with the approval of Competent Authority after concurrence of Deptt. of Expenditure. Ministry of Finance vide ID Note No. l(6)/E.III B/2017 dated 20.03.2018.

Yours faithfully,

S/d,
(Chabbilendra Roul)
Special Secretary, DARE &
Secretary, ICAR

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