Tuesday, 7 August 2012

Non-Functional Upgradation – Frequently Asked Questions

DOPT has issued a compilation of Frequently Asked Questions relating to Non-Functional Upgradation (NFU). This upgradation is applicable to Officers of Organised Group A Services in PB-3 and PB-4 and HAG Scale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON NON-FUNCTIONAL UPGRADATION (NFU)
S.No.
Point of doubt
Clarification
1
What are the recommendations of 6th CPC for grant of Non-Functional Upgradation to for Officers of Organized Group A’ Services?
The Government should, consider batch-wise parity while empanelling and /or posting at Centre between respective batches of IAS and other organized Group A services with the gap being restricted to two years. Whenever any IAS officer of a particular batch is posted in the Centre to a particular grade carrying a specific grade pay in pay bands PB-3 or PB-4. grant of higher pay scale on non-functional basis to the officers beloAnging to batches of organized Group A services that are senior by two years or more should be given by the Government.
2
Whether the recommendations of 6th CPC have been accepted by the Government?
Yes. This will also be applicable to the Indian Police Service and the Indian Forest Service in their respective State Cadres for which the relevant cadre controlling authorities will issue the orders, (Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure Notification dated 29rd August, 2008 refers)

3
When were the guidelines on NFU issued by DOPT?
DOPT have issued instructions on grant of officers of Organized Services in OM No. 14017/64/2008-Estt.(RR) dated 24th April, 2009.
4
To whom the instructions are applicable?
NFU is applicable to the officers of Organized Group A services in PB-3, PB-4 and in HAG scale also where there is such a Grade in the Service
5
From which date the grant of NFU to officers of Organized group A services is to be made?
The benefit is based on the recommendations of 6th CPC and will be available w.e.f the date of posting of IAS officers in various grades on/after 01.01. 2006.
6
What are the eligibility conditions to be met for grant of NFU?
The terms and conditions for grant of NFU are prescribed in the Annexure to the OM dated 24.4.2009. As per the same all the eligibility criteria and promotional norms including ‘benchmark’ for upgradation to a particular grade pay would have to be met at the time of screening for grant of higherpay scale under these orders.
7
What is the definition of the term ‘Batch’?
For the purpose of grant of NFU the ‘Batch’ for direct recruit officers in the induction grade shall be the year following the year in which competitive exam was held. In subsequent grades the ‘Batch’ would remain the same provided the officer is not superseded due to any reason. In case an officer is superseded the officer would be considered along with the ‘Batch’ with which his seniority is fixed.
8
Where the entry of officers in Organized Group A Service by DR is at STS, JAG level, how the ‘Batch’ shall be reckoned?
In respect of officers entering Organized Group A service by DR at STS, JAG level, they shall be assigned the benefit of ‘Batch’ corresponding to the ‘Batch’ of the officers with whom the seniority is clubbed.
9
Whether the benefit is available to Group B officers inducted into the Organized Group A service?
Yes. Such officers shall b assigned the benefit of ‘Batch’ corresponding to the batch of the ‘direct recruit’ officers with whom their seniority is clubbed.
10
Whether the officers canexercise option regarding date of fixation in the higher scale as provided in CCS(RP) Rules?
Provisions of CCS(RP) Rules, 2008 will apply.
11
Whether retired employees are eligible for the benefit of NFU?
Retired officers who are other wise eligible as on due dateshall be considered for the benefit of pay upgradation.
12
Whether the scheme is applicable to Scientists, Doctors, etc. who are covered by their own in-situ promotion schemes?
Non-Functional Upgradation and other in situ promotion schemes are separate schemes and it would not be desirable to mix one with the other. The benefit of NFU to Organized Group A Services shall not be applicable to the officers in those Organized Services where FCS and DACP Schemes are already operating and where officers are already separately covered by their own in-situ Career Progression Schemes.
13
Whether DOPT OM dated 13.4.2010 on communication of ACR prior to 2008-09 is applicable while considering cases for NFU?
The instructions issued in this Department’s OM dated 13.4.2010 on communication of ACRs prior to 2008- 09 shall be applicable for considering cases of NFU also.
14
What is the due date of upgradation if found unfit on the date assigned to a batch?
If an officer is not found eligible during a vacancy year and is found fit in the next vacancy year, NFU may be granted from the 1st April. i.e. the 1st day of the next vacancy year.
15
How to consider cases where the officers do not meet the qualifying service in the vacancy year in which the batch is covered for non functional up gradation?
If an officer does not meet the eligibility requirement as on the 1st January of the corresponding vacancy year then such officer is to be considered for grant of NFU in subsequent vacancy year on completion of qualifying service w.e,f. 1st April, i.e. 1st day of the next vacancy year .
16
How the NFU shall be given in respect of officers given penalty?
The NFU becoming due after the expiry of the penalty period may be granted w.e.f. the due date as per DOPT instructions. In respect of officers for whom NFU becomes due before the expiry of the penalty period, the same may be granted from the day next to the date on which penalty gets over.
17
Whether the instructions regarding counting of past Group A service at the time of lalteral entry on DR basis to higher grades as per DOPT OM dated 1.9.98 shall be applicable for grant of NFU also?
In view of the provisions on meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria and promotional norms in DOPT OM dated 24.4.09. these instructions shall be applicable for the purpose of grant of NFU also.

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(Mukta Goel)
Directo


Monday, 6 August 2012

Inspector Posts Exam 8th and 9th Sept 2012 Vacancy Position ( Maharastra Circle)

Vide Co letter no Rectt / 2-20 /2012 dated at Mumbai the 03.08.2012 Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion to the cadre of Inspector Posts (66.66%) Departmental quota for the year 2012 –Regarding Vacancy Position

The vacancy position for the Inspector Posts Examination -2012 to be held on 8th and 9th Sept 2012 is as under :-

Inspector Post Examination 2012
Vacancy
OC
11 (Eleven)
SC
01 (One)
ST
Nil

Armed Forces Medical College commemorative stamp released


PUNE: Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne released here on Saturday a commemorative postage stamp and first day cover to mark the golden jubilee of the prestigious Armed Forces Medical College's (AFMC) graduate wing.

The AFMC graduate wing was established in 1962 with a purpose of rolling out highly qualified and trained doctors for the armed forces of India. It has since emerged as one of the most sought-after MBBS colleges in the country with admissions conducted on an all India entrance exam basis.

"The graduate wing has so far produced 6,000 highly qualified doctors, who have shown their excellence on field while working with the three wings of the armed forces," AFMC dean and deputy commandant Major General Manoj Luthra said.

General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Army Southern Command Lt Gen A K Singh spoke on the occasion about the southern command's deep-rooted relations with the AFMC. "We have supported the AFMC in all things that they needed so far," he said.

Pune post-master general Col K C Mishra said, "The department of posts, which normally reserves commemorative postage stamps for momentous occasions like centenary or bi-centenary years, has made an exception with the AFMC graduate wing, which has completed 50 years. In a way, it signifies that what can be achieved in 100 years has been achieved in 50 years by the AFMC."

Commandant of AFMC Air Marshal S S Joneja, adjutant general J K Mehra, India Post's director of philately Meera Handa, dirctor generals of medical services for air force, army and navy and other senior officers from the services were present.

Employment News Weekly Updates : 4th August 2012 to 10th August 2012

Employment News Weekly Updates : 4th August 2012 to 10th August 2012

Employment News Weekly Updates for this week published today on its official website for the youngsters of young India.

Job Highlights  (04 Aug – 10 Aug 2012)

State Bank of India invites applications for recruitment of 7740 posts in Clerical Cadre Last date for online
registration (click to view more details...)

Corporation Bank requires 431 Specialist Officers Last date for online registration:

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. requires 889 Graduate Trainees Last Date for registration:

HPCL Biofuels Ltd requires 205 Experienced Personnel in various disciplines Last Date : 20.08.2012


Bank Note Press, Dewas requires 304 Junior Technician, Retoucher, Deputy Technical Officer and Supervisor Last Date : 20 days after publication

Central Industrial Security Force invites applications for recruitment of 121 Para-Medical Staff. Last Date : 14.09.2012

Sashastra Seema Bal requires 118 Head Constable (Veterinary) and Constable (Veterinary) Last Date : 15.09.2012

ICMAM Project Directorate, Chennai requires 78 Project Scientist, Senior Research Fellow, Junior Research Fellow, Senior Project Assistant, etc.

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd, Kolkata requires 64 Supervisors (S1) Last Date : 20.08.2012

MODEL QUESTIONS FOR IPO EXAM PAPER III(CrPC QNo-26-45)

(CrPC QNo-26-45)
26.       In the Indian Constitution Criminal Procedure is included in the

(a)       Concurrent list                                   (b)      Union list
(c)        State list                                              (d)      Either a. or b.             Ans:a
27.       Which one of the following proceedings is known as judicial proceeding?
(a)       Investigation                                       (b)       Enquiry and Investigation
(c)        Enquiry and Trial                               (d)       Trial and Investigation           Ans:c
28.       Proclamation for absconding  is defined in………………..of Cr PC 1973
            a)         82                                                        b)         81
            c)         80                                                        d)         79                                            Ans:a


29.       Proclamation will be issued in the following circumstances
            a)         A person against whom a warrant has been issued by it has been absconded                       or is concealing himself so that such warrant cannot be executed.
            b)         A person against whom a warrant has been issued by it has been died
            c)         A person against whom a warrant has been issued by it has been surrendered.
            d)         All the above                                                                                                  Ans:a(82)
30.       Proclamation shall be issued by
            a)         Supdt of Police                                  b)         District Commissioner
            c)         Court concerned                               d)         Any one of the above            Ans:c(82)
31.       A proclamation has been issued against absconded requiring him to appear at a specified place and at a specified time not less than
            a)         30 days                                              b)         one week
            c)         15 days                                              d)         48 Hours                                Ans:a(82)
32.       The proclamation shall be published as follows
           
            a)         It shall be publicly read in some conspicuous place of the town or village in                 which such person ordinarily reside
            b)         It shall be affixed to some conspicuous part of the house or homestead in                               which such person ordinarily resides
c)         A copy thereof shall be affixed to some conspicuous part of the court house.
d)         The court may also, if thinks fit, direct a copy of the proclamation to be                                     published in a daily newspaper.
e)         All the above                                                                                                  Ans:e(82)
33.       When a proclamation issued against absconded person fails to appear at the specified place and time
a)                 The court may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit.
b)                 The court  pronounce him a proclaimed offender and make a declaration to that
effect.
c)                  Both the A & B
d)                 None of these                                                                                                Ans:c(82)
34.       When a proclamation issued against absconded person fails to appear court may
a)                 Issue a order attachment of any movable property
b)                 Issue a order attachment of any  immovable property
c)                  Issue a order attachment of any property movable or immovable or both
d)         Only A                                                                                                 Ans:c(83)
35.       When order of attachment of property has been issued against absconded person  is situate another district.
a)                 When endorsed by the District collector concerned
b)                 When endorsed by the Assistant commissioner concerned
c)                  When endorsed by the District magistrate concerned
d)                 Any one of the above                                                                                    Ans:c(82)
36.       If the property ordered to be attached is a debt or other movable property, the attachment under this section shall be made
a)                 By seizure                 
b)                 By the appointment of a receiver
c)                  By an order in writing prohibiting the delivery of such property to the proclaimed
Person or to any one on his behalf
d)                 By all or any two of such methods as the court thinks fit               Ans:d(82)
37.       When the property ordered to be attached is immovable
a)                 When endorsed by the District magistrate concerned
b)                 In case land paying revenue to the State government be made through the  collector of the district in which the land is situate
c)                  Both the A & B.
d)                 None of these                                                                                                Ans:b
38.       If the property ordered to be attached is a immovable property, the attachment under this section shall be made
a)                 By taking possession
b)                 By the appointment of a receiver
c)                  By an order in writing prohibiting the payment of rent on delivery of property to   
the proclaimed person or to any one on his behalf
d)                 By all or any two of such methods as the court thinks fit               Ans:d(82)
39.       If any claim is preferred to , or objection made to the attachment of, any property attached under section 83 within
            a)         3 Months                                                        b)         One month
            c)         Six months                                                     d)         One year                    Ans:c(84.)
40.       Any person whose claim or objection has been disallowed in whole or in party by and order under sub-section(1) may, within a period
            a)         3 Months                                                        b)         Two years
            c)         Six months                                                     d)         One year                    Ans:d(84.)
41.       If the proclaimed person appears within the time specified in the proclamation, the court shall make an order
a)                 Arrest him and take on custody
b)                 Releasing the half property from the attachment
c)                  Releasing the property from the attachment
d)         None of these                                                                                                Ans:c(85)
42.       If the proclaimed person does not appear within the time specified in the proclamation
a)                 The property under the attachment shall be at the disposal of the state Govt.
b)                 The property shall not be sold until the expiration of six months from the date of the attachment
c)                  The property shall not be sold until any claim preferred
d)                 The property shall not be sold until objection made under sec 84 has not been disposed.
e)                 All the above                                                                                                  Ans:e(85)
43.       If , within two years from the date of the attachment, any person whose  property is or has been at the disposal of the state Govt, appears voluntarily, and proves to the satisfaction of such court that he did not abscond
           
a)                 Such property,  or if the same has been sold, the net proceeds  of the sale, or if party only thereof has been sold, the net to be delivered to him
b)                 Half value of the sold to be delivered to him
c)                  The net proceeds of the sale will be delivered to the person after deducting the court expense
d)                 None of these                                                                                                Ans:a(85)
44.       Who deliver summon
            a)         Police officer                                                 b)         Public servant
            c)         Office of the court                                          d)         All the above              Ans:d
45.       The relief and order is issued by civil court has been categorized in
            a)         Temporary orders                                         b)         Final orders
            c)         Permanent orders                                         d)         Both A & B                 Ans:d
(Prepared by AB Kantharaja, Mobile 08969822340,

Revised IBA Model Educational Loan Scheme

Revised IBA Model Educational Loan Scheme
Indian Banks’ Association has issued revised circulars of IBA Model Educational Loan Scheme for pursuing higher education in India and abroad on its portal. Visitors are advised to click the links are given below for more information about the Educational Loan…
And also published IBA Model Loan Scheme for vocational education and training.
Source: www.iba.org