Frequently Asked Qustions on Flexible Complementing Scheme

DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING
ESTT.(RR) DIVISION

FLEXIBLE COMPLEMENTING SCHEME

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUSTIONS

	Point of doubt	Clarification
1	What is Flexible Complimenting Scheme (FCS)?	FCS is an in-situ promotion scheme for scientists for which the criteria shall be proven merit and records of research. FCS as modified after 6th CPC recommendations is governed by DOPT OM No. AB 14017/37/2008-Estt.. (RR) dated 10.09.2010.
	What are the guidelines on FCS issued by DOPT	DOPT after 5th,CPC issued comprehensive instructions on FCS in OM No.2/41/97-PIC dated 9.11.98. These have been further reviewed in the light of 6th CPC instructions and modified FCS guidelines issued in OM NO.AB 14017/37/2008-Estt.(RR) dated 10th September, 2010
	To whom the instructions are applicable?	FCS is applicable to scientists and technologists holding Group A scientific posts in scientific and technology departments and who are engaged in scientific activities and services
	What are the qualifications covered under FCS?	Master’s degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine

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