On 17th March 2023, the Office of Controller General of Accounts, which falls under the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, Government of India, issued an Office Memorandum about the appointment of contractual staff in sensitive areas of work, specifically precheck and payment. The memorandum states that contractual staff should not be posted in these […]
Extension of Time Limit for Recruitment against Scouts and Guides Quota & Cultural Quota PDF
The Railway Board in India has granted a three-month extension until 30th June 2023 for the completion of recruitment against Scouts and Guides Quota and Cultural Quota for the financial year 2022-23. The extension was granted in response to a request from one of the Railways due to the large-scale RRC recruitment aimed to be […]
Revised rates for Cycle (Maintenance) Allowance PDF
The revised rates for Cycle (Maintenance) Allowance have been conveyed by the Indian Railways through a circular, which has been re-circulated to BLW/Varanasi, Sealdah/BLW Camp office, and New Delhi for guidance. The instructions have been provided in Railway Board’s Letter No.F(E)1/2023/AL-7/1, dated-16.03.2023, RBE No.44/2023. The circular has been signed by Pius Minj, Assistant Personnel Officer/Staff, […]
Ecosystem for Safety and Empowerment of Women PDF
The Indian Railways Ministry has sent a communication to several railway departments and agencies including Zonal Railways and Production Units, Metro Railway Kolkata, CORE/Prayagraj, RWP/Bela, WPO/Patna, the Director General of RDSO in Lucknow, and the Director General of NAIR in Vadodara. The letter pertains to the creation of a conducive environment for the safety and […]
New DoPT Circular Tightens Regulations on Stock Transactions by AIS Members PDF
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has issued a circular to all Chief Secretaries of States/Union Territories, instructing them to report on sales and purchases of shares, securities, debentures, etc. made by members of All India Services (AIS). The circular cites Rule 14(1) of AIS (Conduct) Rules, 1968, which prohibits AIS members from speculating […]