Central offices to have at least 50% attendance

In an office Memorandum dated 07th October 2020, DOPT issued instruction regarding attendance of Central Govt. employees.

Salient feature of this instructions are -

1. Under Secretary and above should attend office everyday as before.

2. For others, below the above rank, 50% attendance must be ensured. Head of Dept. may mandate more attendance if required in public interest.

3. The staff should follow staggered timings to avoid overcrowding as

9 to 5.30 and 10 to 6.30.

4. Persons in the containment zone should be exempted to attend office.

5. Those who are not attending office should work from home and must be available on telephone or other electronic means of communication at all time.

6. Pregnant women and persons with disability shall continue to work from home.

Click here for the O.M.