MANY OF US IN CONFUSSION THAT WHAT IS
CADRE RESTRUCTURING IN POSTAL DEPARTMENT THE WORD WHICH WE HEAR FROM
MANY SOURCES. TO MAKE YOUR SELF CLEAR ABOUT THE CONCEPT THE ENTIRE
PROCEDURE IS COMPLIED AND PRESENTED HERE BELOW:
MINISTRY OF
PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS
CADRE REVIEW
Cadre review is an important aspect of cadre management. It ensures a
healthy balance between the functional requirements of an organisation and
legitimate career aspirations of its officers. The thrust of such an exercise
is on scientific manpower projection and recruitment planning in order to
rationalise the cadre structure as also to enhance efficiency, morale and
effectiveness of the service/cadre. In terms of the extant guidelines, ideal
periodicity of cadre review is once ever y five years .
The Department of Personnel and Training, being the nodal Department for
cadre review of all Group ‘A’ Central Services/Cadres, has issued various
guidelines to facilitate the process. Cadre Review as a subject has been
allocated to the Cadre Review Division, which also acts as the Secretariat for
Cadre Review Committee constituted to review individual service/cadre. The
cadre review proposals are scrutinised in this Division keeping in view the
broad factors like functional requirements, stagnation at various levels,
financial implications, measures for saving, organisational proficiency, etc .
The proposals are then referred to the Department of Expenditure for financial
concurrence and placed before the Cadre Review Committee for its approval. The
Division also renders advice to the Cadre Controlling Authorities for better
cadre management.
The status of Group ‘A’ Services is reviewed regularly. After first such
review this year in April, all the concerned Departments were advised by the
Cabinet Secretary to formulate appropriate cadre review proposals. Further,
Para 1(ix) of the Government of India, Department of Expenditure Resolution
No.1/1/2008-IC dated 29 August, 2008, whereby its decisions on the
recommendations of 6th Central Pay Commission have been conveyed enjoins upon
all the Cadre Controlling Authorities to review the services/cadres under the
administrative control within a year. The Cadre Controlling Authorities have
been reminded again October 2008.
There are 58 Central Group ‘A’ Services, out of which 44 services are
due for cadre review this year, i.e., 2008. The cadre review proposals of five
of the remaining forty four Group ‘A’ Services are already under active
consideration. These are Indian
MINISTRY OF
PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS
CADRE REVIEW
Defence Service of Engineers and Military Engineering Service (Surveyor
Cadre), Military Engineering Service (Architect Cadre), Indian Inspection
Service and Indian Supply Service The progress is being monitored constantly.
The Cadre Review Division also compiles
and analyses statistical information of all the Central Group ‘A’ Services. The
inconsistencies, if noted during the analysis, are brought to the notice of the
concerned Cadre Controlling Authority. This exercise is undertaken on half
yearly basis in January and July every year. The data as on 1st January, 2008
has already been compiled and analysed. The detailed report in this regard is
also posted on this Department’s website. However, it has been decided that the
next analysis would be done only after completion of cadre review of all the
services envisaged in the Government’s Resolution mentioned above.
Objectives of a Cadre Review
3.3 The main purpose of a cadre
review is to restructure a cadre in such a way as to remove the deficiencies
which might be existing at the time of the constitution of a service or have
crept in subsequently and ensure that the cadre structure satisfies the
functional, structural and personnel considerations. Cadre review provides an
opportunity to overcome various bottlenecks, remove existing distortions and
bring about rationalisation of cadre structure so as to improve the efficiency
and morale of the cadre officers and thereby enhance the effectiveness of the
Service in the fulfilment of the objectives for which it has been established.
3.4 The major part of the cadre
review exercise concerns advance projection of manpower requirements over the
review period and the planning of recruitment for this period. Rationalisation
of the cadre from the functional, structural and personnel angles is the other
major objective of a cadre review. Specifically, the main objectives of cadre
review are to:
i) estimate future manpower
requirements on a scientific basis for a period of 5 years at a time,
ii) Plan recruitment in such a way
as to avoid future promotional blocks and at the same time prevent gaps
building up,
iii) so restructure the cadre as
to harmonise the functional needs with the legitimate career expectations of
its members and thus
iv) to enhance the effectiveness
of the service.
3.5 The methodology of the cadre
review is fully explained in the Detailed Guidelines (1978) appended to this
Monograph (Appendix III). Salient features of the methodology are highlighted in
the following link. Please click the link to see the details:
POINTS TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE
CADRE CONTROLLING AUTHORITIES WHILE FORMULATING PROPOSALS FOR CADRE REVIEW
1.
The
proposal for cadre review may be formulated in accordance with the guidelines
and instructions issued by the Department of Personnel and Training and
Department of Expenditure. If there are
any deviations, full justification therefore may be given.
2.
The
proposal should begin with a brief background of the Service and the
development which have taken place since last cadre review.
3.
It should
contain the requisite data in prescribed proforma.
4.
All
contents may be chapterised suitably.
5.
The
abbreviations used in the proposal may be clubbed alphabetically in a list at
the end of the proposal.
6.
Full
justification may be given individually for each upgradation/creation of posts,
especially those at S.A.G. and higher levels.
7.
While
sending cadre review proposals to Department of Personnel & Training, the
Cadre Controlling Authorities may indicate precisely the functional
requirements of various categories of posts and group them in terms of duties
and responsibilities. This can be done
by conducting a general job evaluation exercise, which would help in ensuring
that different grades in a cadre reflect distinctly different level of
functions and that higher posts do have higher level of duties and
responsibilities.
8.
The
existing level of stagnation vis-Ã -vis that after the proposed cadre review may
be brought out clearly.
9.
Various
kinds of reserves may be shown separately (Training, Deputation, Probation, and
Leave).
10.
The
existing training facilities and proposed augmentation, if any, may be
indicated.
11.
The
existing strength and proposed strength (grade/pay-scale wise) may be given in
a tabular statement.
12.
Different
mode of recruitment/promotion to various grades may be indicated.
13.
All
Instructions of the Government concerning downsizing the Government are duly
taken into account.
14.
Confirmation
to the effect that the proposal will not result in any increase in the overall
strength of the cadre or in introduction of new scales / grades.
15.
Matching
savings may be provided from within the cadre and financial implications of the
proposal (which should be budget neutral) should be amplified.
16.
If the
posts in the lowest grade are proposed to be abolished, its effect, if any, on
the promotion prospects of the incumbents of the feeder posts may be indicated.
17.
While
forwarding the cadre review proposals of Group ‘A’ Services, it may be ensured
that cadre review of feeder posts from Group ‘B’, ‘C’ and ‘D’ be completed
beforehand, so as to reflect the impact of the same on the induction into Group
‘A’ Services, whenever the same is envisaged in the Statutory Rules.
18.
The
position of a pending SIU Report, if any, may be stated. The concerned Ministry/Department should give
a certificate that there is no ongoing SIU study having a bearing on posts
covered in the Cadre Review Proposals and that no recommendations of SIU study
pertaining to the cadre are pending implementation.
19.
The
position regarding applicability or otherwise of NFSG instructions to the
Service may be brought out.
20.
The
status of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission, if any,
about the Service, may be given.
21.
A copy
each of the latest Civil List of the Service and the latest Service Rules
(Recruitment Rules) together with all amendments may be enclosed.
Cadre Re-Structuring
- DoPT Circular
In pursuance of the
decision taken in the 2nd meeting of the National Anomaly
Committee held on 27.03.2010, a Joint Committee
to examine the anomalies pertaining to the Modified
Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) was constituted
vide Department of Personnel & Training (D0PT)'s O.M.
No.11/1/2010- JCA dated 03.05.2010.
The issue of providing an
option to organisations/cadres to have a choice
for the benefits under the earlier ACPS or the MACPS was also discussed
in the meeting of the Joint Committee. While the
issue would require further deliberations, it is
re- iterated that MACPS (as was the case with the ACPS) is a fall back
option in the event of promotions not taking place. Cadre structure needs
to be reviewed periodically to harmonise the functional
needs of the organisation and career progression
of employees. Accordingly, all concerned are advised to review the
cadre structure in a time bound manner with a view to mitigate problem of
stagnation.
View the Order Below:
N0.35034/9/2010-Estt.(D)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
iEstablishment (D)
North Block, New
Delhi
Dated: 10th February, 2011
OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
Subject: Review of Cadre structuring - Regarding.
**********
In pursuance of the
decision taken in the 2nd meeting of the National Anomaly
Committee held on 27.03.2010, a Joint Committee
to examine the anomalies pertaining to the Modified
Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) was constituted
vide Department of Personnel & Training (D0PT)'s O.M.
No.11/1/2010- JCA dated 03.05.2010.
2. The issue of
providing an option to organisations / cadres to have a
choice for the benefits under the earlier ACPS or the MACPS was
also discussed in the meeting of the Joint Committee.
While the issue would require further deliberations,
it is re- iterated that MACPS (as was the case with the ACPS)
is a fall back option in the event of promotions not taking place. Cadre
structure needs to be reviewed periodically to harmonise
the functional needs of the organisation and
career progression of employees. Accordingly, all concerned are
advised to review the cadre structure in a time bound manner with a
view to mitigate problem of stagnation.
3. All Ministries/Departments may give wide circulation to the contents
of this O.M. for guidance and appropriate action in the matter.
4. Hindi version will
follow.
Download the Order Below
LAST
CADRE RESTRUCTURING OF GROUP C EMPLOYESS OF DOP
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
(SR Section)
Dak Bhawan Parliament Street
New Delhi – 110001
No.
1/4/2010-SR 6th August, 2010
Subject:
-
Secretary (P)’s meeting with Postal Joint Council of Action on 12.07.2010 –
Item No. 6 – Cadre Restructuring of Group ‘C’ employees, other than
Accounts Cadres – Constitution of a Committee.
This has
reference to minutes of Secretary (P)’s meeting dated 12.07.2010 circulated
vide No. 08/02/2010-SR dated 14.07.2010 on the above-mentioned subject.
2. As per decision taken in regard to item No 6,dealing with cadre
restructuring of Group C employees,other than Accounts cadres, a committee
comprising the following is constituted to examine the issue.
DDG (Estt)-
Charman
Official Side
DDG(P)
Director (SPN)
Staff Side
Shri. K. V. Sridharan, GS, AIPEUG – ‘C’
Shri. Giri Raj Singh, GS, AIRMS & MMS EU Group ‘C’
Shri. D. Kishan Rao, GS, NAPE Gr. ‘C’
Shri. D. Theagarajan, General Secretary of National Union of RMS & MMS
Group ‘C’ will attend the meetings of the Committee as an observer.
3. The Committee will submit its report within 3 months of its formation.
Sd/-
(Subhash Chander)
Director (SR & Legal)
Cadre Restructuring Committee on 29.05.2012
The meeting
was chaired by Dr. Saleem Haque, Chairman of the Committee and DDG (P), Shri
Alok Saxena DDG (Tech), Director (Est), ADG (Est) were present on behalf of
official side. Com. K. V. Sridharan, Leader Staff side, Com. D. Theagarajan,
Secretary General, FNPO, Com. Giriraj Singh, General Secretary, R-III Com.
Ishwar Singh Dabas, General Secretary, P4, Com. D. Kishan Rao, General
Secretary, P 3, NAPE and T. N. Rahate, General Secretary, General Secretary, P4
FNPO were representing staff side.
The following are the broad understandings reached in the
Committee meeting.
Postal
Assistant
The proposal
of the Staff side to upgrade 11395 single handed post offices and 6719 Double
handed post offices to the status of LSG will be considered.
The present Post Masters in 3732 triple handed post offices and
also the present LSG to the extent of 6989 will be upgraded to the status of
HSG II.
The present HSG II and HSG I posts to the extent of 3352 Posts
will be amalagamated.
A separate identification to the extent of 30% of HSG I posts as
non functional Group ‘B’ posts with grade pay of Rs. 4800/- will be formed.
1/3rd of the total LSG, HSG II, HSG I will be carved out as Postmaster
Grade-I, Grade-II, and Grade-III respectively.
The posts of System Administrators will be made as LSG vice versa.
PO & RMS
Accountant will be made as a separate channel of promotion by reidentifying the
Posts of LSG, HSG-II and HSG I posts.
The RMS, Circle office and SBCO
staff will be considered as per the ratio finalised in respect of Postal
Assistant cadre.
The Official side accepted the above proposal and assured to
consider the above and come out with the final decision shortly. As requested
by them a common proposal of the Staff side has been submitted to day itself.
Cadre review for Postman & MTS’
the MTS is the common category for
all Central Govt. employees, there is no possibility of bringing them under
cadre review.
As functional Justification could not be identified for the
Postman and also the higher pay granted by the 6th CPC, the official side did not
favour any cadre review. However official side came forward with the proposal
if the Postman cadre opts out from the MACP scheme and agree to take the
percentage wise promotions it will be considered. It requires a deep study and
the Postman unions will discuss the issue and come out with the proposals.
The chairman conveyed that the next meeting will be arranged in
short notice to finalise the proposals.
source : aipeuchq
Constitution of Committee for Organizational
Restructuring in the Department of Posts
With the approval of
the Secretary a Committee for Organizational Restructuring in the Department of
Posts has been constituted under the Chairmanship of Shri Ashutosh Tripathi,
CPMG, Madhya Pradesh Circle. The Terms of Reference of the Committee are:
a) To revisit the
norms for creation of new Postal Divisions and Regions as well as upgradation
of Class II Division into Class I Divisions;
b) To study the feasibility
of organizational restructuring of field formations (Circle and below) keeping
in view the emerging needs for India Post in the new socio-economic
environment;
c) Review of norms for upgradation of Post offices;
d) To study the
feasibility of strengthening / creation of Postal Assistants /Sorting
Assistants Posts in view of the increased need of Systems Administrators;
e) Any other relevant
issue as may be assigned by the Competent Authority later.
2. The Committee is at present
examining the feasibility of Organizational Restructuring of field formations
(Circle and below) keeping in view the emerging needs for India Post in the new
socio-economic environment as well as induction of technology in the
Department. While deliberating on this, the Committee has decided to obtain
valuable inputs from the concerned stakeholders.
3. In the light of the above, the
Directorate has now requested the CPMsG to provide their considered views on
what, according to them are the problems (both administrative and operational)
in the current Organizational set up and what could be the possible revised
structure for all category of Offices that could address these problems with
the given human & financial resources.
4. They have also been requested to give their views on possibility of
creation of Vertical Silos clearly identifying the possible Silos given the
nature of the work in the Department of Posts not only as per the current
scenario but also the possible one in the next decade; along with their
possible structures; responsibility, financial; and reporting system etc. The
possibility of extending the Silos till the Head Post Office may also be
considered.
IN SHORT CADRE REVIEW IS DONE FOR THE FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT OF ONE ORGANISATION.legitimate career expectations of its members to enhance the effectiveness of the service.
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