The UPSC has declared the final results of Civil Services Examination, 2012 on Friday, the 3rd May, 2013. The following are the important highlights of the results :
The Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2012 was conducted on 20th May, 2012. A record number of 5,36,506 candidates applied for this examination, out of which 2,71,422 candidates have actually appeared.
13,092 candidates were declared qualified for the Main written examination held in October, 2012 out of which 2674 candidates were selected for the Personality Test conducted in March-April, 2012. Finally 998 candidates (753 Male & 245 Female) have been recommended for appointment to the IAS, IFS, IPS and other Central Services against 1091 reported vacancies. Vacancies unfilled presently are on account of 92 reserved community candidates qualifying on general standards. Depending on the options exercised by these candidates for service allocation, these vacancies will be filled by candidates recommended from the Reserve List that is maintained by the Commission.
TOP position has been taken by Female candidate, Ms. Haritha V. Kumar (Roll No.075502). She has done B.Tech (E&C) from Kerala University. This is her 4th attempt.
Friday, May 03, 2013
Important Highlights of Civil Services Examination, 2012.
Stepping up of pay of the senior with reference to the revised pay of juniors applicability of Notes 7 & 10 below Rule 7 (1) of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008.
CIRCULAR
OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS (FYS)
1 0-A. S. K. BOSE ROAD. KOLKATA-700 001
No. Pay/Tech-l/01(6th CPC)/2013/Cir-10
Date: 08/04/2013
To
All Group Controllers
All Br. AOs
Subject:- Stepping up of pay of the senior with reference to the revised pay of juniors applicability of Notes 7 & 10 below Rule 7 (1) of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008.
Several references have been received from some of the Factories as well as Br. AOs seeking clarification for stepping up of pay to the senior Fireman at par with their juniors appointed on or after 1.1.2006 in terms of Ministry of Defence I D No. 11(4)/2008/D (Civ-I) dtd 06-05-2011.
The matter was taken up with the OFB for preparation of common seniority list in respect of Firemen grade to fulfill one of the conditions stated in the ibid MOD order.
Empanelment of private hospitals (including dental clinics and eye care centres) and diagnostic centres under CGHS, DELHI & NCR.
No: S.11045/23/2013-CGHS D.II/HEC/CGHS(P)
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare
Maulana Azad Road, Nirman Bhawan
New Delhi 110 108 dated the 30th April, 2013
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Empanelment of private hospitals (including dental clinics and eye care centres) and diagnostic centres under CGHS, DELHI & NCR
The undersigned is directed to invite reference to this Ministry's Office Memorandum No: S.11011/23/2009-CGHS D.II/Hospital Cell (Part IX)dated 14.02.2013, vide which the `Continuous Empanelment Scheme' for private hospitals and diagnostic centres under CGHS was revived with a view to empanel more such facilities for the CGHS beneficiaries. Accordingly, after following the due process, a list of private hospitals (including dental clinics and eye centres), diagnostic centres and imaging centres has been finalised as per the terms and conditions laid down in the O.M. referred to above as well as signing of MOA and execution of Performance Bank Guarantee by them signifying acceptance of the terms and conditions of empanelment and rates notified under CGHS in 2010 and in OM No. Misc.1002/2006/CGHS(R&H)/ CGHS (P) dated 07.02.2013.
Rotational Transfer policy guidelines for the year 2013-14-Reg.
No. 141 -91 /2013-SPB. II
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi-110 001 ; Dated the 30th April, 2013
To
All Chief Postmasters General/ postmasters General
subject: Rotational Transfer policy guidelines for the year 2013-14-Reg.
Sir/Madam,
I am directed to refer to Directorate's letter No. 141-91/2012-SPB.II dated 2.4.2012 and 28.5.2012 on the subject cited above. There is no deviation in the policy to be adopted for rotational transfer for the year 2013-14. All the employees completing post tenure may be rotated subject to the broad principles of rotational transfers laid down in the above guidelines.
Thursday, May 02, 2013
West Bengal Govt. Revision of rates of Professional Tax.
Government or West Bengal
Finance Department
Revenue Branch
Writers’ Buildings, Kolkata-700 001
No.454-F.T.
Dated, the 12th April, 2013
MEMORANDUM
Sub:- Revision of rates of Professional Tax
The West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1979 has been amended through the West Bengal Finance Act, 2013 with effect from 1st April, 2013. The Sl.No.l of the Schedule appended to the Profession Tax Act, as amended, relating to the rates of tax payable by salaried persons and wage earners only, with effect from 01.04.2013 is given below:
8 % D.A. hike for Tamil Nadu Govt. employees - Revised rate effective from 1.1.2013.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalitha today raised Dearness Allowance (DA) by 8% for all Government Employees with effect from 1.1.2013. The additional enhanced payment of the Dearness allowance will be paid in cash to all regular employees immediately with back date from 1.1.2013.
The existing rate of Dearness allowance is now 72%, the revised rate of Dearness allowance will become 80% with effect from 1.1.2013. The calculation of Dearness allowance, Pay in the pay band plus Grade pay with multiple of 80%.
Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners — Revised rate effective from 1.1.2013.
F. No. 42/13/2012-P&PW(G)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,
Khan Market, New Delhi - 110003
Date: 2nd May, 2013
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners — Revised rate effective from 1.1.2013.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 42/13/2012-P&PW(G) dated 4th October, 2012 on the subject mentioned above and to state that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Relief (DR) payable to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 72% to 80% w.e.f. 1st January, 2013.
Seniority of officers holding posts/grades in grades merged in pursuance of recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission.
No. 20020/4/2010-Estt. (D)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
North Block,
New Delhi
Dated the 30th April , 2013
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject :- Seniority of officers holding posts/grades in grades merged in pursuance of recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission.
The undersigned is directed to invite attention to this Department's O.M of even number dated 13.09.2012 which laid down guidelines to be followed in determination of seniority of grade(s) merged in pursuance to recommendation of 6th Central Pay Commission.
2. The erstwhile Group `D' (now merged MTS Grade) having different designation as sanctioned in different Ministries/Departments had following pay scale(s):
Issue of Identity Cards to Central Govt. Pensioners —reg.
No.41/21/2000-P&PW (D)
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS
(DEPARTMENT OF PENSION & PENSIONERS’ WELFARE)
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
New Delhi-100 003.
Dated the 30th April, 2013
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub:- Issue of Identity Cards to Central Govt. Pensioners —reg.
The undersigned is directed to say that instructions were issued vide this Department OM No.41/21/2000 dated 16/11/2000 for issue of Identity Cards to Central Govt. Pensioners (copy enclosed).
Representations have been received in this Department that some departments are not issuing the pensioners’ Identity Cards in accordance with the above instructions.
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Appointment of new Trustee Bank (TB) under National Pension System (NPS)-reg.
Circular
PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
PFRDA/2013/10/CRTB/1
30th April, 2013
To
All Central Government Ministries & State Governments
All PrAOs / PAOs / DTAs / DTOs
All POPs / POP-SPs / Aggregators / Corporates
All PFMs / ASPs
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Subject: Appointment of new Trustee Bank (TB) under National Pension System (NPS)-reg.
1. All the offices are hereby informed that Axis Bank has been appointed as a new Trustee Bank in place of Bank of India (the current Trustee Bank) for National Pension System (NPS) with effect from 1st July, 2013.