Instructions for Creation, Revival, Continuation, Conversion, Transfer, Up-gradation, Down-gradation and Abolition of posts under Central Government

Subject: Compendium of instructions for Creation, Revival, Continuation, Conversion, Transfer, Up-gradation, Down-gradation and Abolition of posts under Central Government.

Sir/Madam,

I am directed to forward herewith a copy of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure (DOE) O.M. No. 7(1)/E.Coord-I/2017 dated 05.01.2024, on the subject mentioned above, for information and compliance.

2.Attention is also drawn to this office letter of even number dated 27.05.2024, vide which clarification was provided with regard to delegation of powers for redeployment of posts with reference to the ibid O.M. of DOE.

3.Further, special attention is invited to the following provisions, contained in the ibid O.M of DOE, regarding Temporary down-gradation of posts':

Strand si. Post(s) may be temporarily downgraded to immediate lower-level posts in the same hierarchy.

(sii. The Ministry/Department competent to make appointment to posts in Group 'B' & 'C' cadre may make appointments in immediate lower posts in the same hierarchy [temporarily downgrading a post(s) to the immediate lower level in the hierarchy] to the extent of vacancies left unfilled in the higher post. iii. Down-gradation of a higher-level post to a lower-level post in the hierarchy shall be a temporary arrangement, to be exercised only when candidates in feeder grade are not eligible for promotion.

iv. Temporary down-gradation of posts is to be done only in Promotional quota posts: Direct Recruitment quota posts shall not be downgraded.

v. The total number of sanctioned posts in the feeder grade and in the higher grade in a cadre shall not exceed the combined sanctioned strength of two grades, where such operations of posts at lower level are considered.

vi. The number of posts required for temporary down-gradation may be calculated by the Administrative Ministry as per organizational requirement and tenure of such down-gradation may be decided keeping in view availability of personnel for filling up such posts on promotion.

vii. Temporary down-gradation shall be confined within the same Group. viii. Orders of temporary down-gradation of any post shall be self-explanatory and

Compendium of instructions for Creation, Revival, Continuation, Conversion, Transfer, Up-gradation, Down-gradation and Abolition of posts under Central Government.

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