In a recent development, the Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training, issued an important order regarding the appointment and seniority of State Civil Service (SCS) officers from Jharkhand to the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS). The order, numbered 14014012022-AlS.l.pdf, outlines the process and rules followed for determining the seniority and year of allotment of these officers. Let’s delve deeper into the details of this significant government directive.
Appointment and Seniority Calculation:
According to the order, the appointment of State Civil Service officers to the IAS was made based on the Select List of 2022. The officers’ names were included in this list, as notified by the Department of Personnel & Training. Furthermore, the seniority and year of allotment of these officers were calculated using the IAS (Regulation of Seniority) Rules, 1987, and other relevant rules.
Weightage Formula:
To determine the seniority, a weightage formula was employed that took into account the completed years of qualifying service. The formula assigned specific weightage in years to the officers based on their service duration. The document provides a detailed table outlining the weightage given for different years of qualifying service, ranging from a minimum of 3 years to a maximum of 9 years.
Restriction on Seniority:
It’s worth noting that the order mentions a proviso to the rule that restricts the seniority/year of allotment of certain officers. This proviso states that an officer shall not be assigned a year of allotment earlier than an officer senior to them in the same Select List or based on an earlier Select List. This restriction ensures a fair and consistent approach in determining the seniority of officers.
Seniority Placement:
The document also specifies the seniority placement of the officers in the Select List of 2022. It indicates that officers ranked 1 to 6 in the Select List will be placed below the junior-most SCS officer of the 2013 batch but above the senior-most RR IAS officer of the 2014 batch from Jharkhand Cadre. Similarly, officers ranked 7 to 10 in the Select List will be placed below the junior-most RR IAS officer of the 2014 batch but above the senior-most RR IAS officer of the 2015 batch from Jharkhand Cadre.
Conclusion:
The Government’s order on the appointment and seniority of State Civil Service officers to the Indian Administrative Service is a significant step in ensuring transparency and fairness in the bureaucratic system. The order provides clear guidelines for calculating seniority, taking into account years of qualifying service and following the relevant rules. By restricting seniority based on the proviso, the government aims to establish an equitable hierarchy within the IAS. This order will have far-reaching implications for the officers involved and will help maintain a robust and efficient administrative structure.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog post is based on the content of document No. 14014012022-AlS.l.pdf issued by the Government of India.
JV Singh