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RECENT ORDERS/CIRCULARS
2025
2024
I. PROMOTION/DPC – Orders/Guidelines/Circulars
IA. PROMOTION/DPC – Orders/Guidelines/Circulars (Subject-Wise)
IB. PROMOTION/DPC – Orders/Guidelines/Circulars – Archives
II. FLEXIBLE COMPLEMENTING SCHEME (FCS) – Orders/Guidelines/Circulars
III. NON-FUNCTIONAL SELECTION GRADE/NON-FUNCTIONAL UPGRADATION – Orders/Guidelines/Circulars
I. PROMOTION/DPC – Orders/Guidelines/circulars
2024
DoPT O.M. dated 22.07.2024 - Guidelines on Departmental Promotion Committees (845.8 KiB, 3,119 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 18.07.2024 - Procedure to be followed by the DPC with regard to retired employees - reg. (540.0 KiB, 2,433 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 21.03.2024 - Amendment in UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations, 1958-Entry 6 of Schedule II, specified in Notification dated 13.07.2023 (67.7 KiB, 3,919 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 15.03.2024 - Guidelines on Departmental Promotion Committees (274.5 KiB, 2,504 hits)
DoPT Ntfn. dated 15.03.2024 - Amendment in Item 6 in Schedule II to the UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations, 1958 (697.8 KiB, 4,607 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 05.03.2024 - Incentive for Sportspersons in Government of India (257.1 KiB, 3,132 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 04.03.2024 - Incentive for Sportspersons in Government of India - regarding (2.0 MiB, 3,026 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 12.02.2024 - Procedure to be followed by the Departmental Promotion Committee with regard to retired employees - reg. (17.7 MiB, 925 hits)
2023
DoPT O.M. dataed 11.12.2023 - Procedure to be followed by the Departmental Promotion Committee with regard to retired employees - reg. (837.9 KiB, 2,460 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 27.03.2023 - Guidelines on Departmental Promotion Committees (293.1 KiB, 5,314 hits)
Prior to 2023
DoPT O.M. dated 18.11.2022 - Promotion scheme for staff car drivers (114.3 KiB, 994 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 20.09.2022 - Revised Pay Levels as per recommendations of the 7th CPC - Issue of instructions on revision in minimum qualifying service required for promotion - reg. (1.6 MiB, 5,617 hits)
DoPT Instructions - 'Non-Functional Upgradation' in respect of Organised Group 'A' Services (As on 08.09.2022) (as on DoPT website-17.09.2022) (1.2 MiB, 4,871 hits)
DoPT Instructions - Sealed Cover Procedure (updated on 30.08.2022) (133.7 KiB, 6,173 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 12.11.2021 - Clarification regarding fixation of pay at the time of regular promotion/grant of NFSG in respect of officers already granted benefits under MACP (289.8 KiB, 9,820 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 07.09.2021 - Clarification regarding fixation of pay at the time of regular promotion/grant of NFSG in respect of those already granted the benefits under MACP - reg. (213.9 KiB, 8,929 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 27.08.2021 - Timely and advance action in convening of DPC meeting in terms of Model Calendar - reg. (118.3 KiB, 1,643 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 13.08.2021 - SC Judgement of K. Meghachandra Singh & Ors. Vs. Ningam Siro & Ors.-Revised instructions relating to seniory of DRs and promotees and inter-se seniority thereof (180.2 KiB, 4,786 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 12.08.2021 - Relaxation in the eligibility service - change in the crucial date, i.e., 1st January - regarding (80.3 KiB, 2,781 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 20.11.2020 - Zone of consideration for granting Non-Functional Selection Grade (NFSG) to Steno Grade 'D' of CSSS - updation of data - reg. (44.5 KiB, 776 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated11.02.2020-Non-Functional Upgradation for Officers of Organized Group A Services in PB-3, PB-4 and HAG (48.9 KiB, 3,786 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 31.01.2020-Meeting of DPRC/Assessment Board for promotion from 'E' to 'F' and 'F' to 'G'-Instructions (72.2 KiB, 3,723 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 10.01.2020 - Non-Functional Upgradation for officers of Organized Group A Service in PB-3, PB-4 and HAG (176.0 KiB, 4,056 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 27.08.2019 - Seeking data regarding fixation of pay at the time of regular promotion/grant of NFSG in respect of officials who are already granted the benefit under MACP Scheme (171.8 KiB, 9,641 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 25.02.2019 - Treatment of period of Leave towards minimum residency period for in-situ promotion under Modified Flexible Complimenting Scheme (MFCS) (58.8 KiB, 8,179 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 15.11.2018 - Promotion of Government servants found fit by review DPC after retirement-procedure and guidelines to be followed (87.4 KiB, 6,546 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 02.07.2018 – Master Circular on Probation, Confirmation in Central Services (Seeking comments/views) (369.7 KiB, 6,264 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 25.04/03.05.2018 - Declaring DoPT's OM No. AB.14017/39/3009-Estt(RR) dated 2.4.2012 as non est (NFU to Organized Group 'A' Services) (568.1 KiB, 3,972 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 03.01.2018 - Ante-dating of promotion of Scientists on the direction of CATs/High Courts - reg. (10.4 MiB, 4,505 hits)
DoPT O.M dated 06.11.2017 - Non-Functional upgradation for officers of Organized Group 'A' Services in PB-3. PB-4 and HAG (2.6 MiB, 4,135 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 08.05.2017-Procedure to be observed by the DPCs-Model Calendar for DPCs-Relevant year up to which APARs are to be considered and Model Calendar for conducting DPCs-regarding (222.8 KiB, 7,062 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 19.01.2017-Instructions on sealed cover procedure-where Govt. servant has been acquitted but appeal is contemplated/pending-clarification reg. (99.2 KiB, 5,989 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 06.12.2016-CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965-Clarification regarding effect of warning, censure, etc. on promotion (99.1 KiB, 13,452 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 21.11.2016 - Guidelines for treatment of effect of penalties on promotion - role of DPC (103.9 KiB, 6,292 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 27.10.2016-Timely and advance action in convening of Departmental Promotion Committee meeting in terms of Model Calendar-reg. (77.3 KiB, 2,830 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 25.01.2016 - Promotion of Govt. servants exonerated after retirement-Procedure and Guidelines to be followed-Regarding (134.9 KiB, 6,014 hits)
DOPT O.M. dated 23.11.2015 - Promotion of Govt. servants exonerated after retirement - Procedure and Guidelines to be followed - comments solicited (115.9 KiB, 3,857 hits)
O.M. dated 23.04.2015 - Timely and advance action in convening of DPC meeting in terms of Model Calendar-regarding (33.1 KiB, 6,729 hits)
O.M. dated 30.01.2015 - Procedure for conduct of supplementary DPC (121.5 KiB, 3,889 hits)
O.M. dated 28.01.2015 - Review of Model Calendar for the Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) being conducted by the Ministries/Departments (127.7 KiB, 2,484 hits)
O.M. dated 14.11.2014 - Inclusion of eligible officers who are due to retire before the likely date of vacancies, in the panel of promotion-Regarding (55.6 KiB, 1,331 hits)
O.M. dated 30.07.2014 - Treatment of period of Leave towards minimum residency period for in situ promotion under Flexible Complementing Scheme (79.9 KiB, 1,520 hits)
O.M. dated 28.05.2014 - Eligibility of officers to be considered for promotion by DPC - Fixing of Crucial Date - Regarding (49.7 KiB, 3,107 hits)
O.M. dated 09.05.2014 - Procedure to be followed by Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) - Assessment of entries and gradings in ACRs/APARs - regarding (91.5 KiB, 3,157 hits)
O.M. dated 28.04.2014 - Guidelines on treatment of effect of penalties on promotion - role of Departmental Promotion Committee (175.6 KiB, 12,720 hits)
O.M. dated 13.12.2013 - Furnishing of DPC proposals to the UPSC and preparation of approved select panels for promotion in a time bound manner as laid down in the Model Calendar for DPCs (60.8 KiB, 1,177 hits)
O.M. dated 03.10.2013 - Consolidated instructions on incentives for sportspersons - regarding (910.8 KiB, 851 hits)
O.M. dated 30.11.2012 - Provisions relating to pro forma promotion (90.2 KiB, 1,790 hits)
O.M. dated 02.11.2012 - Comprehensive review of instructions pertaining to vigilance clearance for promotion - regarding (256.0 KiB, 11,918 hits)
O.Ms. dated 25.10.1977, 03.05.1993, 30.5.1995, 30.10.2003, 24.02.2006 – Creation/Continuation/Revival of Posts (614.9 KiB, 2,242 hits)
O.M. dated 28.09.2012 - ACRs with below benchmark grading considered in past DPCs - regarding (169.8 KiB, 3,627 hits)
O.M. dated 06.08.2012 - Furnishing DPC proposal to UPSC in a time-bound manner as laid down in the O.M. dated 24.3.2011 (68.7 KiB, 1,085 hits)
O.M. dated 26.07.2012 - Out of turn promotion for sportspersons (143.0 KiB, 1,518 hits)
O.M. dated 29.04.2011 - Amendment to RRs for scientific posts as per Modified FCS based on 6th CPC recommendations (135.4 KiB, 2,247 hits)
O.M. dated 25.03.2011 - Nomination of JS level officer as designated authority for timely holding of DPCs-regarding (68.1 KiB, 981 hits)
O.M. dated 24.03.2011 - Receipt of incomplete or deficient DPC proposals from the Ministries/Departments-Regarding (336.6 KiB, 1,220 hits)
O.M. dated 11.03.2011 - Procedure to be observed by the DPCs - Model Calendar for DPCs and related matters - Regarding (258.3 KiB, 1,426 hits)
O.M. dated 18.01.2011 - Qualifying service for promotion to SAG/HAG Grades in organised Group 'A' Engg. Services-regarding (119.2 KiB, 1,602 hits)
IA. PROMOTION/DPC – Orders/Guidelines/Circulars (Subject-Wise)
Ad Hoc Promotion * Ante-dating Promotion * Assessment of Entries/Gradings by DPC * Confirmation * Crucial Date for Eligibility * DPC * DPC Procedure in respect of retired employees * Effect of Penalties * Inter-se Seniority (DRs & Promotees) * MGCS * Minimum Qualifying Service for Promotion * Model Calendar * NFSG * Panel of Promotion * Pay Fixation * Posts under Deemed Abolition * Probation * Pro forma Promotion * Promotion of Scientists * Promotion of Sportspersons * Promotion of Staff Car Drivers * Promotion on Exoneration After Retirement * Review DPC * Sealed Cover Procedure * Suppl. DPC * UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations * Vigilance Clearance for promotion
Ad Hoc Promotion
See Orders at: Ad Hoc Appointment/Promotion – Orders
Ante-dating Promotion
DoPT O.M. dated 03.01.2018 - Ante-dating of promotion of Scientists on the direction of CATs/High Courts - reg. (10.4 MiB, 4,505 hits)
Assessment of Entries/Gradings by DPC
O.M. dated 09.05.2014 - Procedure to be followed by Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) - Assessment of entries and gradings in ACRs/APARs - regarding (91.5 KiB, 3,157 hits)
To see orders/circulars on ACR/APAR, you may go to ACR/APAR – Orders/Circulars
Confirmation
DoPT O.M. dated 15.03.2024 - Guidelines on Departmental Promotion Committees (274.5 KiB, 2,504 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 27.03.2023 - Guidelines on Departmental Promotion Committees (293.1 KiB, 5,314 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 02.07.2018 – Master Circular on Probation, Confirmation in Central Services (Seeking comments/views) (369.7 KiB, 6,264 hits)
Crucial Date for Eligibility
DoPT O.M. dated 12.08.2021 - Relaxation in the eligibility service - change in the crucial date, i.e., 1st January - regarding (80.3 KiB, 2,781 hits)
O.M. dated 28.05.2014 - Eligibility of officers to be considered for promotion by DPC - Fixing of Crucial Date - Regarding (49.7 KiB, 3,107 hits)
DPC/DPC Guidelines
DPC/DPC Guidelines * DPC Procedure in Respect of Retired Employees
— DPC/DPC Guidelines
DoPT O.M. dated 22.07.2024 - Guidelines on Departmental Promotion Committees (845.8 KiB, 3,119 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 15.03.2024 - Guidelines on Departmental Promotion Committees (274.5 KiB, 2,504 hits)
DoPT O.M. dataed 11.12.2023 - Procedure to be followed by the Departmental Promotion Committee with regard to retired employees - reg. (837.9 KiB, 2,460 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 27.03.2023 - Guidelines on Departmental Promotion Committees (293.1 KiB, 5,314 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 27.08.2021 - Timely and advance action in convening of DPC meeting in terms of Model Calendar - reg. (118.3 KiB, 1,643 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 12.08.2021 - Relaxation in the eligibility service - change in the crucial date, i.e., 1st January - regarding (80.3 KiB, 2,781 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 21.11.2016 - Guidelines for treatment of effect of penalties on promotion - role of DPC (103.9 KiB, 6,292 hits)
DOPT O.M. dated 23.11.2015 - Promotion of Govt. servants exonerated after retirement - Procedure and Guidelines to be followed - comments solicited (115.9 KiB, 3,857 hits)
O.M. dated 23.04.2015 - Timely and advance action in convening of DPC meeting in terms of Model Calendar-regarding (33.1 KiB, 6,729 hits)
O.M. dated 09.05.2014 - Procedure to be followed by Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) - Assessment of entries and gradings in ACRs/APARs - regarding (91.5 KiB, 3,157 hits)
O.M. dated 28.04.2014 - Guidelines on treatment of effect of penalties on promotion - role of Departmental Promotion Committee (175.6 KiB, 12,720 hits)
O.M. dated 13.12.2013 - Furnishing of DPC proposals to the UPSC and preparation of approved select panels for promotion in a time bound manner as laid down in the Model Calendar for DPCs (60.8 KiB, 1,177 hits)
O.M. dated 28.09.2012 - ACRs with below benchmark grading considered in past DPCs - regarding (169.8 KiB, 3,627 hits)
O.M. dated 06.08.2012 - Furnishing DPC proposal to UPSC in a time-bound manner as laid down in the O.M. dated 24.3.2011 (68.7 KiB, 1,085 hits)
O.M. dated 25.03.2011 - Nomination of JS level officer as designated authority for timely holding of DPCs-regarding (68.1 KiB, 981 hits)
O.M. dated 24.03.2011 - Receipt of incomplete or deficient DPC proposals from the Ministries/Departments-Regarding (336.6 KiB, 1,220 hits)
O.M. dated 11.03.2011 - Procedure to be observed by the DPCs - Model Calendar for DPCs and related matters - Regarding (258.3 KiB, 1,426 hits)
To see orders/circulars on ACR/APAR, you may go to ACR/APAR – Orders/Circulars — DPC Procedure in respect of retired employees
DoPT O.M. dated 18.07.2024 - Procedure to be followed by the DPC with regard to retired employees - reg. (540.0 KiB, 2,433 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 12.02.2024 - Procedure to be followed by the Departmental Promotion Committee with regard to retired employees - reg. (17.7 MiB, 925 hits)
DoPT O.M. dataed 11.12.2023 - Procedure to be followed by the Departmental Promotion Committee with regard to retired employees - reg. (837.9 KiB, 2,460 hits)
Effect of Penalties
DoPT O.M. dated 06.12.2016-CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965-Clarification regarding effect of warning, censure, etc. on promotion (99.1 KiB, 13,452 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 21.11.2016 - Guidelines for treatment of effect of penalties on promotion - role of DPC (103.9 KiB, 6,292 hits)
O.M. dated 28.04.2014 - Guidelines on treatment of effect of penalties on promotion - role of Departmental Promotion Committee (175.6 KiB, 12,720 hits)
Inter-se Seniority (Direct Recruits & Promotees)
Counselling Pregnant Women for COVID-19 Vaccination, Fact-Sheet to guide the Frontline Health Care Workers & Vaccinators (as on MoHFW website-14.08.21) (575.4 KiB, 365 hits)
MGCS
DoPT O.M. dated 25.02.2019 - Treatment of period of Leave towards minimum residency period for in-situ promotion under Modified Flexible Complimenting Scheme (MFCS) (58.8 KiB, 8,179 hits)
Minimum Qualifying Service for Promotion
DoPT O.M. dated 20.09.2022 - Revised Pay Levels as per recommendations of the 7th CPC - Issue of instructions on revision in minimum qualifying service required for promotion - reg. (1.6 MiB, 5,617 hits)
Model Calendar of DPCs
DoPT O.M. dated 27.08.2021 - Timely and advance action in convening of DPC meeting in terms of Model Calendar - reg. (118.3 KiB, 1,643 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 08.05.2017-Procedure to be observed by the DPCs-Model Calendar for DPCs-Relevant year up to which APARs are to be considered and Model Calendar for conducting DPCs-regarding (222.8 KiB, 7,062 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 27.10.2016-Timely and advance action in convening of Departmental Promotion Committee meeting in terms of Model Calendar-reg. (77.3 KiB, 2,830 hits)
O.M. dated 23.04.2015 - Timely and advance action in convening of DPC meeting in terms of Model Calendar-regarding (33.1 KiB, 6,729 hits)
O.M. dated 28.01.2015 - Review of Model Calendar for the Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) being conducted by the Ministries/Departments (127.7 KiB, 2,484 hits)
Non-Functional Selection Grade (NFSG)
DoPT O.M. dated 20.11.2020 - Zone of consideration for granting Non-Functional Selection Grade (NFSG) to Steno Grade 'D' of CSSS - updation of data - reg. (44.5 KiB, 776 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 27.08.2019 - Seeking data regarding fixation of pay at the time of regular promotion/grant of NFSG in respect of officials who are already granted the benefit under MACP Scheme (171.8 KiB, 9,641 hits)
Panel of Promotion
DoPT O.M. dated 27.03.2023 - Guidelines on Departmental Promotion Committees (293.1 KiB, 5,314 hits)
O.M. dated 14.11.2014 - Inclusion of eligible officers who are due to retire before the likely date of vacancies, in the panel of promotion-Regarding (55.6 KiB, 1,331 hits)
Pay Fixation
DoPT O.M. dated 12.11.2021 - Clarification regarding fixation of pay at the time of regular promotion/grant of NFSG in respect of officers already granted benefits under MACP (289.8 KiB, 9,820 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 07.09.2021 - Clarification regarding fixation of pay at the time of regular promotion/grant of NFSG in respect of those already granted the benefits under MACP - reg. (213.9 KiB, 8,929 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 27.08.2019 - Seeking data regarding fixation of pay at the time of regular promotion/grant of NFSG in respect of officials who are already granted the benefit under MACP Scheme (171.8 KiB, 9,641 hits)
Posts Under Deemed Abolition
O.Ms. dated 25.10.1977, 03.05.1993, 30.5.1995, 30.10.2003, 24.02.2006 – Creation/Continuation/Revival of Posts (614.9 KiB, 2,242 hits)
Probation
DoPT O.M. dated 02.07.2018 – Master Circular on Probation, Confirmation in Central Services (Seeking comments/views) (369.7 KiB, 6,264 hits)
Pro forma Promotion
O.M. dated 30.11.2012 - Provisions relating to pro forma promotion (90.2 KiB, 1,790 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 05.01.1994-Transfer on deputation,foreign service to ex cadre posts under Central/State Govts,PSUs/Aut. Bodies, Local Bodies, etc. and vice versa-Terms & conditions (46.4 KiB, 833 hits)
Promotion of Scientists
DoPT O.M. dated 31.01.2020-Meeting of DPRC/Assessment Board for promotion from 'E' to 'F' and 'F' to 'G'-Instructions (72.2 KiB, 3,723 hits)
Promotion of Sportspersons
DoPT O.M. dated 04.03.2024 - Incentive for Sportspersons in Government of India - regarding (2.0 MiB, 3,026 hits)
O.M. dated 03.10.2013 - Consolidated instructions on incentives for sportspersons - regarding (910.8 KiB, 851 hits)
O.M. dated 26.07.2012 - Out of turn promotion for sportspersons (143.0 KiB, 1,518 hits)
Promotion of Staff Car Drivers
DoPT O.M. dated 16.9.2022 - Determination of seniority (219.5 KiB, 7,381 hits)
Promotion on Exoneration After Retirement
DoPT O.M. dated 25.01.2016 - Promotion of Govt. servants exonerated after retirement-Procedure and Guidelines to be followed-Regarding (134.9 KiB, 6,014 hits)
DOPT O.M. dated 23.11.2015 - Promotion of Govt. servants exonerated after retirement - Procedure and Guidelines to be followed - comments solicited (115.9 KiB, 3,857 hits)
Review DPC
DoPT O.M. dated 15.03.2024 - Guidelines on Departmental Promotion Committees (274.5 KiB, 2,504 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 27.03.2023 - Guidelines on Departmental Promotion Committees (293.1 KiB, 5,314 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 15.11.2018 - Promotion of Government servants found fit by review DPC after retirement-procedure and guidelines to be followed (87.4 KiB, 6,546 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 25.01.2016 - Promotion of Govt. servants exonerated after retirement-Procedure and Guidelines to be followed-Regarding (134.9 KiB, 6,014 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 21.11.2002 - Instructions on sealed cover procedure - Applicability to review DPC-Clarification regarding (34.1 KiB, 646 hits)
O.M. dated 13.4.1998 - Procedure to be observed by the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) - Holding of Review DPC (117.8 KiB, 1,119 hits)
O.M. dated 14.09.1992 - Promotion of Govt. Servants against whom disciplinary court proceedings are pending or whose conduct is under investigation - Procedure and guidelines to be followed (154.2 KiB, 10,504 hits)
Copy of the GOI’s Decision No.(13) below the CCA Rules, 1965, containing clear copy of DoPT O.M. dated 14.09.1992 (123.8 KiB, 403 hits)
Sealed Cover Procedure
DoPT O.M. dated 15.03.2024 - Guidelines on Departmental Promotion Committees (274.5 KiB, 2,504 hits)
DoPT Instructions - Sealed Cover Procedure (updated on 30.08.2022) (133.7 KiB, 6,173 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 19.01.2017-Instructions on sealed cover procedure-where Govt. servant has been acquitted but appeal is contemplated/pending-clarification reg. (99.2 KiB, 5,989 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 21.11.2016 - Guidelines for treatment of effect of penalties on promotion - role of DPC (103.9 KiB, 6,292 hits)
DOPT O.M. dated 23.11.2015 - Promotion of Govt. servants exonerated after retirement - Procedure and Guidelines to be followed - comments solicited (115.9 KiB, 3,857 hits)
Supplementary DPC
O.M. dated 30.01.2015 - Procedure for conduct of supplementary DPC (121.5 KiB, 3,889 hits)
UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations
DoPT O.M. dated 21.03.2024 - Amendment in UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations, 1958-Entry 6 of Schedule II, specified in Notification dated 13.07.2023 (67.7 KiB, 3,919 hits)
DoPT Ntfn. dated 15.03.2024 - Amendment in Item 6 in Schedule II to the UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations, 1958 (697.8 KiB, 4,607 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 19.07.2023 - Amendment in UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations - Substitution of Entry 6 of Sch. II vide Ntfn. dt. 13.07.23 (235.3 KiB, 2,742 hits)
UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations, 1958 (MHA Ntfn. dated 01.09.1958 - Amended up to 03.04.2023) (699.0 KiB, 4,135 hits)
DoPT Notification dated 11.06.2021 - Substitution of item (19 H(D)) and the entries relating thereto in Schedule II of the UPSC Regulations, 1958 (1.4 MiB, 642 hits)
DoPT Notification dated 17.02.2016-Amendment to the UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Rules, 1958 (181.5 KiB, 1,179 hits)
DoPT Notification dated 22.12..2015 - Amendment to the UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations (90.2 KiB, 1,744 hits)
Notification dated 18.08.2015-Amendment to the UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations, 1958 (89.5 KiB, 1,003 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 15.07.2015-Amendment to the UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations, 1958 (68.2 KiB, 1,708 hits)
DoPT Notification dated 03.06.2015 - Amendment to Schedule-II to the UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations, 1958 (71.5 KiB, 1,778 hits)
Notification dated 31.12.2013 - Amendment to the UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations, 1958 (71.4 KiB, 759 hits)
The UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Amendment Regulations, 2013 (11.09.2013) (61.0 KiB, 954 hits)
Notification dated 24.07.2012 - Amendment to the UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations, 1958 (71.0 KiB, 887 hits)
Notification dated 6.1.10 - UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations, 1958 (88.8 KiB, 1,172 hits)
Notification dated 22.07.2009 - Amendment to UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations, 1958 (103.8 KiB, 767 hits)
Notification dated 01.06.2006 - Amendment to UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations, 1958 (73.5 KiB, 859 hits)
Notification dated 03.04.2006 - Amendment to UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations, 1958 (84.4 KiB, 803 hits)
UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations, 1958 (MHA Ntfn. dated 01.09.1958 - Amended up to 03.04.2023) (699.0 KiB, 4,135 hits)
UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations, 1958 (updated as on DOPT website) (587.5 KiB, 2,031 hits)
Vigilance Clearance for Promotion
DoPT O.M. dated 06.12.2016-CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965-Clarification regarding effect of warning, censure, etc. on promotion (99.1 KiB, 13,452 hits)
O.M. dated 28.04.2014 - Guidelines on treatment of effect of penalties on promotion - role of Departmental Promotion Committee (175.6 KiB, 12,720 hits)
O.M. dated 02.11.2012 - Comprehensive review of instructions pertaining to vigilance clearance for promotion - regarding (256.0 KiB, 11,918 hits)
IB. PROMOTION/DPC – Orders/Guidelines/Circulars – Archives
Circulars prior to 01.01.2011
O.M. dated 23.02.2010 - Recognition of certificates/qualifications issued by State Madarsa Education Boards for the purpose of employment under Central Government (26.5 KiB, 867 hits)
O.M. dated 20.8.2008 - Selection of candidate on direct recruitment basis consideration of CRs (116.9 KiB, 936 hits)
O.M. dated 29.7.2008-Reservation for SCs and STs in promotion (92.8 KiB, 1,191 hits)
O.M. dated 7.7.2008-Promotion-Effect of warnings, etc. on promotion (124.7 KiB, 9,320 hits)
O.M. dated 18.02.2008 - DPC Guidelines - Benchmark prescription for promotion at the level of JS and above - Revised Guidelines (122.2 KiB, 1,366 hits)
O.M. dated 15.5.2007 - Determination of regular vacancies for holding DPC - Inclusion (61.2 KiB, 1,065 hits)
O.M. dated 11.04.2007 - DPC guidelines - Appeal(Civil) No.689 of 2007 (arising out of SLP(C) 2410 of 2007 - UOI Vs. S.K. Goel & Ors - Supreme Court judgement dated 12.2.2007 (74.0 KiB, 1,282 hits)
O.M. dated 6.1.2006-DPC Guidelines-Review of size of zone of consideration (262.0 KiB, 1,725 hits)
O.M. dated 27.10.2005 - Crucial date for determining eligibility in cases where no qualifying service is prescribed in the RRs for promotion to the next higher post (139.8 KiB, 1,121 hits)
O.M. dated 19.9.2005 - Selection of candidates on direct recruitment basis - Consideration of CRs for selection of candidates (868.1 KiB, 1,181 hits)
O.M. dated 15.9.2005 - No supresession in promotion - Review of Recruitment Rules (396.5 KiB, 1,426 hits)
O.M. dated 16.02.2005 - DPC Guidelines - No supersession in promotions (930.5 KiB, 1,153 hits)
O.M. dated 15.12.2004 - Promotion of persons undergoing a penalty (27.5 KiB, 10,807 hits)
O.M. dated 25.10.2004 - Cases of persons whose conduct is under investigation or against whom a charge sheet is pending - Consideration for promotion -Clarification regarding (43.0 KiB, 10,487 hits)
O.M. dated 4.8.2004 - Promotion-validity of panel in the case of those who are on long leave (28.0 KiB, 2,677 hits)
O.M. dated 16.6.2003 - Requirement of minimum residual service before retirement for promotion to posts which require approval of the ACC (43.1 KiB, 809 hits)
O.M. dated 8.1.2003 - Non-Funtional Selection Grade in Organised Group A Services - Application of sealed cover procedure (638.1 KiB, 1,009 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 21.11.2002 - Instructions on sealed cover procedure - Applicability to review DPC-Clarification regarding (34.1 KiB, 646 hits)
O.M. dated 15.11.2002 - Zone of consideration for promotion to 'Selection' posts - Clarification regarding (33.0 KiB, 926 hits)
O.M. dated 16.04.2002 - Consideration of retired employees for promotion (221.4 KiB, 936 hits)
O.M. dated 8.2.2002 - Procedure to be observed by Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) - No supersession in 'selection' promotion (284.3 KiB, 1,206 hits)
O.M. dated 21.1.2002-Seniority of SC-ST Govt. servants on promotion by virtue of rule of reservation-roster (84.4 KiB, 1,656 hits)
O.M. dated 23.5.2001 - Meeting of Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) - furnishing of certificates by the Chairperson and Members (423.1 KiB, 1,011 hits)
O.M. dated 18.05.2001 - Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) Guidelines - Modified Check-List of papers and information to be submitted for consideration by DPCs (285.0 KiB, 1,126 hits)
O.M. dated 18.4.2001 - Adjournment of the Departmental Promotion Committee meeting due to lack of quorum - advice regarding (217.4 KiB, 1,083 hits)
O.M. dated 06.10.2000 - Procedure to be observed by the Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) - No. of CRs to be considered by the DPCs (426.1 KiB, 1,326 hits)
O.M. dated 6.6.2000 - Recommendations of 5th Central Pay Commission on scales of pay of posts of SE and EE and equivalent in organized Group A Engg. Services (1.2 MiB, 1,436 hits)
O.M. dated 6.6.2000 - Grant of Non-Functional Selection Grade to the organized Group A Central Services - increase in percentage ceiling (383.5 KiB, 960 hits)
O.M. dated 99.11.1998 - Grant of the Non-Functional Selection Grade in respect of the Organised Group `A' Services - fixing of crucial date (61.4 KiB, 887 hits)
O.M. dated 13.10.1998 - Procedure to be observed by the Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) - Model Calendar for DPCs and related matters - clarification (63.3 KiB, 923 hits)
O.M. dated 12.10.1998 - Procedure to be followed by the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPCs) in regard to retired employees (254.0 KiB, 1,305 hits)
O.M. dated 17.9.1998 - Eligibility of officers to be considered for promotion by DPC - Fixing of Crucial date of (340.6 KiB, 1,104 hits)
O.M. dated 8.9.1998 - Procedure to be observed by the Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) - Model Calendar for DPCs and related matters (404.8 KiB, 1,503 hits)
Circulars prior to 01.07.1998
O.M. dated 4.5.1998 - Equivalence of qualification awarded by Kameshwar Singh Darbhangha Sanskrit University, Darbhangha, Bihar (49.4 KiB, 908 hits)
O.M. dated 13.4.1998 - Procedure to be observed by the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) - Holding of Review DPC (117.8 KiB, 1,119 hits)
O.M. dated 12.1.1998 - DPC Procedure - Constitution of DPCs in respect of certain categories of cases which required ACC approval - Revised instructions (317.0 KiB, 890 hits)
O.M. dated 27.3.1997 - Procedure to be observed by departmental promotion committees (285.7 KiB, 1,038 hits)
O.M. dated 4.5.1995 - Appointment of meritorious sports persons - Order of preference (100.1 KiB, 987 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 05.01.1994-Transfer on deputation,foreign service to ex cadre posts under Central/State Govts,PSUs/Aut. Bodies, Local Bodies, etc. and vice versa-Terms & conditions (46.4 KiB, 833 hits)
O.M. dated 14.09.1992 - Promotion of Govt. Servants against whom disciplinary court proceedings are pending or whose conduct is under investigation - Procedure and guidelines to be followed (154.2 KiB, 10,504 hits)
O.M. dated 22.4.1992 - Zone of Consideration by selection -Clarification regarding (51.5 KiB, 807 hits)
O.M. dated 4.2.1992 - Revision of pay scale upgradation of the posts - Date of regular appointment of the incumbents to the upgraded post (116.1 KiB, 1,155 hits)
O.M. dated 21.3.1991 - Appointment of merotorious sports persons to Group C and D posts in relaxation of recruitment rules (72.0 KiB, 927 hits)
O.M. dated 22.11.1990 - Selection Grade in Group A Services - Grant of NBR for NFSG appointments (289.2 KiB, 1,173 hits)
O.M. dated 21.11.1990 - Recognition of exams. conducted by Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi, etc. (111.1 KiB, 900 hits)
O.M. dated 12.10.1990 - Zone of Consideration for promotion by selection - Revised instructions (40.3 KiB, 862 hits)
O.M. dated 30.7.1990 - Recognition of the examinations conducted by Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan New Delhi as equivalent to various educational qualification (54.8 KiB, 927 hits)
O.M. dated 9.10.1989 - Selection Grade in Group A Services - Guidelines to be followed by the Selection Committee - Instructions on. (42.6 KiB, 935 hits)
O.M. dated 10.04.1989 - Departmental Promotion Committees and related matters - Consolidated instructions on (11.1 MiB, 2,080 hits)
O.M. dated 10.3.1989 - Procedure to be observed by Departmental Promotion Committees (400.5 KiB, 1,319 hits)
O.M. dated 28.3.1988 - Simplification of confirmation procedure - Delinking of confirmation from the availability of permanent posts (771.4 KiB, 1,080 hits)
O.M. dated 12.11.1987 - Relaxation of upper age limit for meritorious sportsmen & sportswomen for appointment in the Central Government (307.5 KiB, 1,108 hits)
O.M. dated 5.6.1986 - Recruitment of women candidates to Central Civil Services Posts (338.9 KiB, 1,078 hits)
O.M. dated 28.3.1986-Communication of adverse entries-remarks recorded in the ACR.pdf (14.1 KiB, 967 hits)
O.M. dated 18.9.1985 - Appointment of meritorious sportsmen to Group C and D posts in relaxation of Recruitment Rules (64.3 KiB, 980 hits)
O.M. dated 8.2.1982 - Validity period of list of selected candidate prepared on the basis of direct recruitment Departmental Competitive Examination (436.4 KiB, 1,244 hits)
O.M. dated 24.12.1980 - Principles for Promotion to 'Selection' Posts (248.0 KiB, 1,008 hits)
O.M. dated 4.8.1980 - Appointment of meritorious sportsmen to Group C and D posts in relaxation of the procedure (248.1 KiB, 1,018 hits)
O.M. dated 4.12.1979 - Crucial date for determining age limits etc, for competitive examinations held by the UPSC and SSC (70.7 KiB, 938 hits)
O.M. dated 18.7.1972 - Recognition of the examinations conducted by Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi as equivalent to various educational qualifications (55.0 KiB, 869 hits)
II. FLEXIBLE COMPLEMENTING SCHEME (FCS) – Orders/Guidelines/Circulars
DoPT O.M. dated 13.03.2024 - Revised Flexible Complementing Scheme for Scientists (1.2 MiB, 1,158 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 22.11.2022 - Modified Flexible Complementing Scheme (104.6 KiB, 2,814 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 06.07.2020 - Review of Modified Flexible Complementing Scheme (MFCS) - Assessment of the adequacy of prescribed qualifications (ATR sought by 10.07.2020) (34.3 KiB, 4,172 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 16.04.2020 - Review of Modified Flexible Complementing Scheme (MFCS) - Assessment of the adequacy of prescribed qualifications (40.4 KiB, 3,115 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 16.04.2020 - Review of Modified Flexible Complementing Scheme (MFCS) (Output indicators, No. of posts at HAG/HAG+ level, etc. to be decided by Ministry) (38.4 KiB, 3,047 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 25.02.2019 - Treatment of period of Leave towards minimum residency period for in-situ promotion under Modified Flexible Complimenting Scheme (MFCS) (58.8 KiB, 8,179 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 09.12.2016 - Meeting of the DPRC/Assessment Board to review the promotion of Scientist 'F' and Scientist 'G' under FCS-reg. (69.8 KiB, 3,911 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 18.03.2015 - FCS for Scientists in Scientific Ministries/Organizations - Revised Composition of DPRC for promotion to the grades of Scientist 'F'&'G' (46.5 KiB, 2,777 hits)
O.M. dated 30.07.2014 - Treatment of period of Leave towards minimum residency period for in situ promotion under Flexible Complementing Scheme (79.9 KiB, 1,520 hits)
O.M. dated 05.09.2013 - Modified Flexible Complementing Scheme - regarding qualifications for Scientists (16.7 KiB, 1,013 hits)
O.M. dated 21.09.2012 - Modified Flexible Complementing Scheme for Scientists in Scientific and Technological Departments - date of effect of promotions (71.4 KiB, 1,301 hits)
O.M. dated 01.05.2012 - Modified Flexible Complementing Scheme based on 6th CPC recommendations-regarding (56.4 KiB, 856 hits)
Flexible Complementing Scheme - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (23.09.2011) (105.1 KiB, 3,694 hits)
O.M. dated 29.04.2011 - Amendment to RRs for scientific posts as per Modified FCS based on 6th CPC recommendations (135.4 KiB, 2,247 hits)
O.M. dated 10.09.2010 - Modified FCS for Scientists based on the recommendations of 6th CPC (117.8 KiB, 1,590 hits)
O.M. dated 13.8.2003 - Treatment of period of leave towards minimum residency period for in situ promotions under the FCS (878.5 KiB, 920 hits)
O.M. dated 02.12.2002 - DPC Procedure - Constitution of DPCs in respect of cases which required ACC approval – Applicability in the case of promotions under the FCS (4.8 MiB, 1,438 hits)
O.M. dated 29.11.2002 - FCS for Scientists in scientific departments - modification of guidelines (198.8 KiB, 1,066 hits)
O.M. dated 17.7.2002 - FCS for Scientists in Scientific and Technological Departments - Date of effect of promotions (36.7 KiB, 1,011 hits)
O.M. dated 15.11.2000 - Promotion of Scientists Gr. A under FCS - Issue of treatment of period of deputation or foreign service or leave, etc. towards minimum residency period (199.2 KiB, 1,007 hits)
O.M. dated 09.11.1998 - FCS for Scientists in various scientific departments - Recommendations of 5th Pay Commission for modification of scheme - Regarding (4.7 MiB, 1,459 hits)
III. NON-FUNCTIONAL SELECTION GRADE/NON-FUNCTIONAL UPGRADATION – Orders/Guidelines/Circulars
Non Functional Selection Grade * Non-Functional Upgradation * Non-Functional Upgradation for IAS * Pay Fixation on Grant of NFSG
Non Functional Selection Grade
DoPT O.M. dated 21.12.2022 - Grant of Non-Functional Selection Grade/Non-Functional Second Grade to the Group 'A' Central Civil Services (109.9 KiB, 3,210 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 30.04.2021 - Grant of Non-Functional Selection Grade (NFSG)-Issuance of 'Zone of Consideration' for SSA (NFSG) for SL-2018 - reg. (571.1 KiB, 2,411 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 21.01.2021 - Fixation of pay at the time of regular promotion/grant of NFSG in respect of officials who are already granted the benefits under MACP Scheme (data to be furnished) (211.1 KiB, 2,820 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 25.06.2015 - Review of instructions on appointment to Non Functional Selection Grade of Organised Group 'A' Central Services-reg. (45.5 KiB, 3,954 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 18.05.2015 - Review of instructions on appointment to Non-Functional Selection Grade of Organised Group 'A' Central Services (42.0 KiB, 4,010 hits)
Non-Functional Upgradation
DoPT O.M. dated 26.05.2025 - Non-Functional upgradation for Officers of Organized Group 'A' Services (7.5 MiB, 962 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 08.05.2025 - Non-Functional upgradation for Officers of Organized Group 'A' Services (6.7 MiB, 1,070 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 19.08.2024 - Non-Functional upggradation for Officers of Organized Group 'A' Services (701.1 KiB, 2,276 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 10.10.2023 - Non-functional upgradation for Officers of Organized Group 'Á' Services (reg. IAS Officers) (644.3 KiB, 1,540 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 23.01.2023 - Non-functional upgradation for Officers of Organized Group 'Á' services - regarding (39.6 KiB, 3,689 hits)
DoPT Instructions - 'Non-Functional Upgradation' in respect of Organised Group 'A' Services (As on 08.09.2022) (as on DoPT website-17.09.2022) (1.2 MiB, 4,871 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 24.09.2021 - Non-Functional upgradation for Officers of Organized Group 'A' Services (wrt para 1 (iv) of OM dt. 24.04.09) (42.5 KiB, 2,917 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 02.12.2020-Non-Functional Upgradation for Officers of Organized Group 'A' Services (54.6 KiB, 2,948 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated11.02.2020-Non-Functional Upgradation for Officers of Organized Group A Services in PB-3, PB-4 and HAG (48.9 KiB, 3,786 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 10.01.2020 - Non-Functional Upgradation for officers of Organized Group A Service in PB-3, PB-4 and HAG (176.0 KiB, 4,056 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 06.11.2018 - Non-Functional upgradation for officers of Organized Group 'A' Services in PB-3, PB-4 and HAG. (63.7 KiB, 4,229 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 25.04/03.05.2018 - Declaring DoPT's OM No. AB.14017/39/3009-Estt(RR) dated 2.4.2012 as non est (NFU to Organized Group 'A' Services) (568.1 KiB, 3,972 hits)
DoPT O.M dated 06.11.2017 - Non-Functional upgradation for officers of Organized Group 'A' Services in PB-3. PB-4 and HAG (2.6 MiB, 4,135 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 20.09.2016 - Non-Functional upgradation for Officers of Organized 'A' Services in PB-3, PB-4 and HAG (77.4 KiB, 2,927 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 11.08.2016 - Non-Functional upgradation for Officers of Organized 'A' Services in PB-3, PB-4 and HAG (81.4 KiB, 2,691 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 26.04.2016 - Non-Functional upgradation for Officers of Organized 'A' Services in PB-3, PB-4 and HAG (74.3 KiB, 2,690 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 02.09.2015 - Non-Functional upgradation for Officers of Organized 'A' Services in PB-3, PB-4 and HAG (45.0 KiB, 2,145 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 22.04.2015-Non-Functional upgradation for Officers of Organized Group 'A' Services in PB-3 and PB-4 (34.3 KiB, 2,963 hits)
O.M. dated 12.01.2015 - Clarification regarding pay fixation on grant of Non-Functional Upgradation to the Officers of Organized Group 'A' Services (79.8 KiB, 2,530 hits)
O.M. dated 25.11.2014 - Non-Functional upgradation for Officers of Organized Group 'A' Services in PB-3 and PB-4 (26.7 KiB, 918 hits)
O.M. dated 25.03.2014 - Non-Functional upgradation for Officers of Organized Group 'A' Services in PB-3 and PB-4 (48.4 KiB, 1,272 hits)
O.M. dated 24.08.2012 - Non-Functional upgradation for Officers of Organized Group A Services in PB-3 and PB-4 (58.7 KiB, 956 hits)
FAQs on Non-Functional Upgradation (As on DOPT website) (99.6 KiB, 2,630 hits)
O.M. dated 04.05.2012 - Non-Functional upgradation for Officers of Organised Group A Services in PB-3 and PB-4 (59.2 KiB, 1,146 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 24.04.2009 - Non-Functional upgradation for Officers of Organized Group 'A' Services in PB-3 and PB-4 (196.4 KiB, 604 hits)
Non-Functional Upgradation for IAS (Selected O.Ms.)
DoPT O.M. dated 10.10.2023 - Non-functional upgradation for Officers of Organized Group 'Á' Services (reg. IAS Officers) (644.3 KiB, 1,540 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 23.01.2023 - Non-functional upgradation for Officers of Organized Group 'Á' services - regarding (39.6 KiB, 3,689 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 02.12.2020-Non-Functional Upgradation for Officers of Organized Group 'A' Services (54.6 KiB, 2,948 hits)
O.M. dated 30.07.2014 - Non-Functional upgradation for Officers of Organised Group A Services in PB-3 and PB-4 - IAS Officers (56.8 KiB, 1,113 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 25.09.2009 - Non-functional upgradation for Officers of Organized Group 'Á' Services in PB-3 and PB-4 - Clarifications (132.1 KiB, 213 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 24.04.2009 - Non-Functional upgradation for Officers of Organized Group 'A' Services in PB-3 and PB-4 (196.4 KiB, 604 hits)
Pay Fixation on Grant of NFSG
DoPT O.M. dated 07.09.2021 - Clarification regarding fixation of pay at the time of regular promotion/grant of NFSG in respect of those already granted the benefits under MACP - reg. (213.9 KiB, 8,929 hits)
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