Promotion and Postings to the post of Private Secretary (Gazetted) General Central Service Group 'B'. (Pay Band-2: Rs. 9300-34800 + GP 4600/).
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Clarification on 7th Pay Commission opportunity for revision of option to come over to revised pay structure under Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No.
PC-VII/2018/RSRP/1
New Delhi, dated:10.07.2019
The General Managers
All Indian Railways/PUs
(As per mailing list)
Sub:- Railway Services
(Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 - opportunity for revision of option to come over to
revised pay structure.
Ref:- Board's letter No.
PC-VII/2018/RSRP/1 dated 17.12.2018 (RBE No.
197/2018)
Please refer to Board 's letter mentioned
above inter-alia circulating Ministry of Finance's (MoF) OM No. 4-13/17-IC/E-IIIA dated 12.12.2018 regarding
opportunity for revision of option to come over to revised pay structure under
CCS(RP) Rules, 2016 for adoption of the same in Railways with respect to RS(RP)
Rules, 2016. Consequent to issue of the same, certain Railways has sought
clarification whether option to switch over to 7th CPC pay structure can be
exercised in a prospective manner covering promotions materialized after
notification of RS(RP) Rules, 2016.
2. With respect to above, it is stated that
earlier, the issue has been examined in Board's Office and a reference has
already been made to MoF seeking clarification on the issue. Response from MoF
is awaited. Till such time clarifications are received form MoF, it is advised
that while allowing options, conditions as stipulated in Rules 5 & 6 of
RS(RP) Rules, 2016 may strictly be followed as Ministry of Finance while
liberalising conditions under Rule 6(4) of CCS(RP) Rules, 2016 which provides
that the option once exercised shall be final and permitting another
opportunity to employees to revise their initial option in terms of Rule 5
& 6 within a period of 3 months, made no changes in the other conditions
laid down in Rules 5 & 6 of CCS(RP) Rules, 2016 governing exercise of
option.
3. Hence, it is clarified that option for
switching over to 7th CPC with respect to promotions upto 28 .07.2016 (date of
notification of RS(RP) Rules, 2016) valid only and option for switching over to
7th CPC can not be exercised with respect to promotions materialized after the
said date. Further, Illustrations on pay fixation methodology in cases (a)
where a Railway Servant has been placed in a higher grade pay or scale between
1st day of January, 2016 and the date of notification of RS(RP) Rules, 2016 on
account of promotion or upgradation and elect to switch over to revised pay
structure from the date of such promotion/upgradation and (b) fixation of pay
in case an employee elect to continue to draw pay in existing pay structure
until he vacates his post or ceases to draw pay in the existing pay structure with
respect to promotion upgradation materialized after the date of notification of
RS(RP) Rules, 2016 in terms of relevant provisions of RS(RP) Rules, 2016 is
enclosed as Annexure-I.
4. This issues are in concurrence with Finance
Directorate of Ministry of Railways.
Encl. As above.
(Jaya Kumar G)
Dy. Director, Pay Commission-VII
Railway Board
Annexure-I
(a) Illustration for fixation of pay in cases
where a Railway Servant has been placed in a higher grade pay or scale between
151 day of January, 2016 and the date of notification of RS(RP) Rules, 2016
i.e. 28.07.2016 on account of promotion or upgradation and elect to switch over
to revised pay structure from the date of such promotion or upgradation:
Case-I: When promotion occurred between 01.01.2016 and 30.06.2016.
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Pay as on 01.01.2016 in existing pay
structure
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Rs. 17300 + GP Rs. 4200 = Rs. 21500
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Date of Promotion in GP-4600
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12.05.2016
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Pay as on 12.05.2016 in existing pay
structure after promotional increment in lower scale.
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Rs. 17950 + GP Rs. 4600 = Rs. 22550
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Fixation of pay m in CPC in Level-7 with
effect from 12.05.2016 as per Rule 7 ofRS(RP) Rules, 2016
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Rs. 22550*2.57 = Rs. 57953.50
Relevant Cell in Level-7 : Rs. 58600 |
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DNI as per Rule 10 of RS(RP) Rules, 2016
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01.01.2017
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Case-II: When promotion occurred between 01 .07.2016 and 28.07.2016
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Pay as on 01.01.2016 in existing pay
structure
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Rs. 17300 + GP Rs. 4200 = Rs. 21500
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Date of Promotion in GP-4600
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11.07.2016
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Pay as on 01.07.2016 in existing pay
structure after grant of annual increment.
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Rs. 17950 + GP Rs. 4200 = Rs. 22150
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Pay as on 11.07.2016 in existing pay
structure after promotional increment in lower scale.
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Rs. 18620 + GP Rs. 4600 = Rs. 23220
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Fixation of pay m in CPC in Level-7 with
effect from 11.07.2016 as per Rule 7 of RS(RP) Rules, 2016
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Rs. 23220*2.57 = Rs. 59675.40
Relevant Cell in Level-7 : Rs. 60400 |
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DNI as per Rule 10 of RS(RP) Rules, 2016
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01.07.2017
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(a) Illustration for fixation of pay in case
an employee elect to continue to draw pay in existing pay structure until he
vacates his post or ceases to draw pay in the existing pay structure with
respect to promotion or upgradation materialized after the date of notification
of RS(RP) Rules, 2016.
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Pay as on 01.01.2016 in existing pay
structure
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Rs. 17300 + GP Rs. 4200 = Rs. 21500
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Pay as on 01.07.2016 after annual
increment
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Rs. 17950 + GP Rs. 4200 = Rs. 22150
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Date of promotion in GP-4600
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15.11.2016
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Pay in pre-revised structure on
14.11.2016 (Date of vacation of post in GP-4200)
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Rs. 17950 + GP Rs. 4200 = Rs. 22150
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Fixation of pay in 7th CPC in Level-6 as
per Rule 7 of RS(RP) Rules, 2016.
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Rs. 22150*2.57 = Rs. 56925.5
Relevant Cell in Level-6 : Rs. 58600 |
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Fixation on promotion in Level-7 w.e.f.
15.11.2016.
As per Rule 13 of RS(RP) Rules, 2016, one increment shall be
given in the Level from which the employee is promoted and he shall be placed
at a cell equal to the figure so arrived at in the Level of the post to which
promoted and if no such cell is available in the Level to which promoted , he
shall be placed at the next higher Cell in that Level.
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In the instant case, next Cell to Rs.
58600 in Level-6 is Rs. 60400. The same figure is available in Cell 11 of
Level-7.
Therefore, pay will be fixed at Rs. 60400 in Level-7 |
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DNI as per Rule 10 of RS(RP) Rules, 2016
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01.07.2017
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Note : It may be noted that though the employee can continue in
6th CPC pay structure till he vacates the posts, promotional benefit can only
be granted in the 7th CPC scale.
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Secretary Posts inaugurates 3 day’s Head of Circles Conference in Srinagar
July 29, 2019 :
SRINAGAR: A three day Conference of Heads of Circles, Department of
Posts today commenced at Srinagar which was inaugurated by Secretary
Posts, Government of India A N Nanda at Hotel Taj Vivanta.
Director General (Posts), Members of Postal Service Board, Chief
Postmasters General from across the country alongwith others senior
Officers of Department of Posts are participating in the Conference
which is a platform for policy formulation of Department of Posts
besides reviewing the last year's targets/ achievement and fixing
targets for the current financial year.
While inaugurating the Conference by lighting the traditional lamp
Secretary Posts, Government of India A N Nanda in his keynote address
said the Department of Posts has emerged as a key player where it is not
only doing its own business but also fulfilling in needs of others.
Describing the network of Department of Posts as unparalleled and a Post
Office as face of Central Government in remote areas, he said besides
ensuring the target of last mile delivery, Department of Post has
revamped its network at Branch Post Office level by way of technology
induction for smooth implementation of various citizen centric schemes
whether it is Aadhaar Enrolment, Passport, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
etc.
Secretary Posts also envisioned the plan for the Department for future
with special focus on soft skills training, technology utilization aimed
at customer satisfaction and tapping the business opportunities. A
Special Cover on "Kashmir Mallow" was also released on the occasion by A
N Nanda.
Earlier, Director General, Department of Posts, Meera Handa also spoke
on the occasion and briefed about the various steps taken by the
Department of Posts in the recent past. She described the launch of
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) as unprecedented which has resulted into
the opening of over 85 lacs accounts so far.
P D Tshering, Chief Postmaster General, J&K Circle while welcoming
the delegates said as the Conference is being held at Srinagar it is an
opportunity for the J&K Circle to learn, make network with various
stakeholders responsible for the postal operations throughout the
country.
Monday, July 29, 2019
Draft Seniority List in the grade of J.E(E) at all India levels as on 01.01.2019
Draft Seniority List in the grade of J.E(E) at all India levels as on
01.01.2019 for incumbents joined in the grade after 28.12.2005 in the
Department of Posts
The Revised Pattern and Syllabus of Competitive Examination limited to Gramin Dak Sevak(GDS) for appointment as Multi Tasking Staff(MTS).
I. The pattern of Examination For GDS to MTS Exam 2019:
Annexure A
Pattern and Syllabus of Competitive Examination
limited to Gramin Dak Sewak (GDS) for Appointment as Multi Tasking Staff
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I.
The pattern of Examination For GDS to MTS Exam 2019:
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Sl No
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Description
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Paper-1
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Paper-II
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1
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Competitive or
Qualifying
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Competitive
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Qualifying
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2
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Type of Question
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Multiple Choice
Questions
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Multiple Choice
Questions and Subjective
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3
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Number of Questions
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As per syllabus
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As per syllabus
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4
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Maximum Marks
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100 in 2 Parts
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50
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u
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Duration
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60 Minutes
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60 Minutes
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6
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Language of Question
Paper
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Bilingual, i.e.
Hindi and English (as well as in Local Language, as published under the
provisions of Recruitment Rules, where Hindi is not a local language)
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7
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Language of Answer
Paper
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Not Applicable as
Multiple Choice Questions
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As per question
paper
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8
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Minimum
Qualifying Mark (Subject to reservation policy of Government)
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(a) For SC/ST – 33%
in each Paper
(b) For OBC – 37% in each Paper (c) For Others – 40% in each Paper |
II. Criteria for Selection For GDS to MTS Exam
2019:
a) Examination for Paper I and Paper II will be conducted in continuity in one sitting.
b) Only such candidates who qualify in each Paper, Paper I and Paper·II separately, shall be considered for final selection and their merit shall be drawn in order of marks secured in Paper·I. Since Paper-II is only qualifying, marks secured in Paper-II shall not be added to marks secured in Paper·I to decide merit.
c) After arranging the candidates in order of merit as at (b) above. a number of candidates to be declared successful shall be equal to the number of vacancy in each category.
d) In the event of any vacancy notified for recruitment remains unfilled only due to non·joining of the selected candidate, the next candidate in the merit list shall be considered for appointment. However, the appointment of such candidate shall be only on the ground of declining offer of appointment and no waitlist or approved panel shall be maintained.
III. Revised Syllabus for GDS to MTS Exam 2019:
a) Examination for Paper I and Paper II will be conducted in continuity in one sitting.
b) Only such candidates who qualify in each Paper, Paper I and Paper·II separately, shall be considered for final selection and their merit shall be drawn in order of marks secured in Paper·I. Since Paper-II is only qualifying, marks secured in Paper-II shall not be added to marks secured in Paper·I to decide merit.
c) After arranging the candidates in order of merit as at (b) above. a number of candidates to be declared successful shall be equal to the number of vacancy in each category.
d) In the event of any vacancy notified for recruitment remains unfilled only due to non·joining of the selected candidate, the next candidate in the merit list shall be considered for appointment. However, the appointment of such candidate shall be only on the ground of declining offer of appointment and no waitlist or approved panel shall be maintained.
III. Revised Syllabus for GDS to MTS Exam 2019:
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PAPER-I (60 Minutes)
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Part-A
Maximum marks – 60 [30 questions of 2 marks each] |
Post Office Guide
Part-I
a) Organization of the Department b) Type of Post Offices c) Business Hours d) Payment of postage, stamps and stationery e) General rules as to packing, sealing and posting, manner of affixing postage stamps f) Methods of address g) Postboxes and Post bags h) Duties of Letter Box peon i) Official postal articles j) Prohibited postal articles k) Products and Services: Mails, Banking & Remittances, Insurance, Stamps and Business (Reference: India Post website) 23 questions Postal Manual Volume V a) Definitions 7 questions |
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Part·B
Maximum marks – 40 [20 questions of 2 marks each] |
General Awareness/Knowledge
Topics to be covered (1 to 3 questions from each topic): a) Indian Geography b) Civics c) General knowledge d) Indian culture & freedom struggle e) Ethics and moral study 10 questions Basic Arithmetic Topics to be covered (1to 2 questions from each topic}: a) BODMAS (brackets, orders, division. multiplication, addition, subtraction) b) percentage c) profit and loss d) simple interest e) Average f) Time and work g) Time and distance h) Unitary method 10 questions |
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PAPER·II (60 Minutes)
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Maximum
marks – 50 |
Translation of words
from English to local language (Multiple choice questions)
15 questions of 1 mark each Translation of words from local language to English (Multiple choice questions) 15 questions of 1 mark each Letter writing in the local language in 40 to 50 words (1 question to be attempted out of 3 options) 10 marks Paragraph/short essay in the local language of 40 to 50 words (1 question to be attempted out of 3 options) 10 marks |
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(Annexure of Department of Posts letter No. 17-08/2018-SPB-I
dated 10.05.2019 – Click to view the Order MTS, Postman, Mail Guard,
Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant -Revision of Syllabus and Pattern of
Examinations: Dept. of Posts)
CBSE: SOP for dealing with students having attendance less than the prescribed percentage of attendance
CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
No.Coord/ROs/Attendance/2019
18.07.2019
All the Heads of Institutions Affiliated to CBSE
Sub: Standard
Operating Procedures for dealing with students having attendance less than the
prescribed percentage of attendance.
Madam/Sir,
You are aware that Rule
13 of the Examination Bye-Laws of the Board specifies the attendance
requirements for a student to be eligible to appear for the Class X and XII
examinations of the CBSE. Rule 14 of the Examination Bye-laws state the
percentage of attendance upto which it can be considered for condonation and
the grounds for its consideration.
Following has been
observed:-
1. students, parents and schools are not following Rule 13 and
Rule 14 of the examination Bye Laws strictly;
2. they are not submitting desired documents and certificates of
the Competent Authority while seeking exemptions in attendance;
3. Schedule for submission of documents and certificates is not
being adhered to;
4. Schools are not sending all the cases of shortage of
attendance to the CBSE;
5. Students are not attending the school regularly; and
6. as per analysis of the result of 2019 of the students whose
attendance had been condoned have performed poorly in the examinations.
To ensure the
importance of the classes and the attendance, CBSE is taking following two
measures:-
1. has prepared Standard Operating Procedures
for dealing with students having attendance less than the prescribed percentage
of attendance for the information and compliance by Schools, Students and
Parents.
2. Schools are requested to communicate
information and rule position to students and parents.
Standard Operating Procedures for dealing
with students having attendance less than the prescribed percentage of
attendance
1. Schools will
take following action:-
a. inform the
importance of attendance and classes etc to the students and their parents in
the beginning of session;
b. sensitize the
students and parents about the relevant rules and about the attendance
requirement during the academic session;
c. inform the
students and parents the grounds on which shortage of attendance could be
condoned;
d. inform the
students and parents to submit medical certificate(s) from the competent
authority/leave application supporting the reason for availing/taking leave as
and when leave is availed;
e. warn the
students and parents if they are not attending the classes regularly and
maintain the records of such students;
f. will inform the
parents about shortage of attendance;
g. schools will
recommend the cases as per Examination Bye-Laws only;
h. Attendance will
be calculated as on 1st January of the Academic session.
i. Shortage of attendance
cases received in the concerned Regional Office upto 7thJanuary of the academic
session of Class X or XII will only be considered by the Board.
j. No case will be
accepted after 7th January of the academic session of Class X or XII;
k. Cases without
Mandatory documents will be summarily rejected.
2. In case of shortage of attendance, schools shall be
required to procure following documents from the student(s)/parent(s) and
submit to the concerned Regional Office of the Board while forwarding the cases
for considering condonation of shortage of attendances:
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S. No.
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Valid reason for condonation of shortage of attendance
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Mandatory documents
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1
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Prolonged illness
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1. Request(s) from the parent
2. Medical Certificate(s) for the period of absence from
Government Doctor
3. All medical reports, X-rays etc
4. Recommendation of school in the proforma attached
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2
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Loss of father/mother or some other such incident leading
to his/her absence from the school and meriting special consideration
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1. Request from the parent
2. Death Certificate issued by concerned Authority
3. Recommendation of school concerned in the proforma attached
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3
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Any other reason of similar serious nature.
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1. Request from the parent
2. Certificate issued by concerned Authority supporting the
nature of the reason.
3. Recommendation of school concerned in the proforma attached
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4
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Authorised participation in Sports at National level
organized by CBSE / SGFI.
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1. Request from the parent
2. Certificate issued by concerned Authority
3. Recommendation of school concerned in the proforma attached
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5
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Authorised participation in Sports at National/
International level organized by recognized Federations
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1. Request from the parent
2. Recommendation letter from Sports Authority of India
3. Recommendation of school concerned in the proforma attached
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3.
Following will be the schedule for sending the request to the CBSE for
condonation of attendance:-
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S.No.
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ACTIVITY
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SCHEDULE
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1.
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To consider attendance put in by the student(s) in view of
Rule 14(i) of Examination Bye-laws
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upto 1st January of the academic session for Class X or XII
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2.
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Schools to compile all such shortage of attendance cases at
1 above in tabular form (separately for Class X and XII) supported with
documents as mentioned above.
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To be sent to concerned Regional Office so as to reach
within 07 days of Activity at Sl.No.01 i.e. 7th January of the academic
session.
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3
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Regional Office will also communicate deficiency, if any,
to the schools
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Within 15 days from the date of receipt i.e. latest by 21st
January of the academic session.
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4
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Schools will communicate fulfilment of deficiency to the
Regional Office
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Within 07 days from the date of activity at Sl.No.03 i.e.
28th January of the academic session.
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5
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Last date for according approvals by CBSE
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07th February of the examination year.
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All
schools are directed to read, understand and comply the SOPs in toto. Schools
will ensure that all the documents as per requirement are obtained from the
student(s)/parent(s) concerned and provided to the concerned Regional Office,
wherever required.
Yours faithfully,
(DR. SANYAM BHARDWAJ)
CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS
(PROFORMA FOR FORWARDING SHORTAGE OF
ATTENDANCE CASES BY SCHOOLS)
CONDONATION OF SHORTAGE OF
ATTENDANCE IN CLASS X / XII
(SEPARATE PROFORMA EACH FOR CLASS X
AND XII)
1.
Following candidates of Class ............. have not attained the required
percentage of attendance during the academic session 20….. - 20…….., as per
details mentioned against each:
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S.
No.
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Name of Candidate
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Regn. No./ Roll No.
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Class X /
XII
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No. of teaching days in the school
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No.of days attended by the student
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Percentage of attendance put in by the student upto
1stJan. 20……..
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Recommendation as under -
R for Recommended
N for Not Recommended
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2.
Following documents duly attested are attached with
following cases
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S.No.
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Name of Candidate
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Name of Document(s) attached
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Signature: _________________
Name of Principal: _________________
School Name: _________________
School No. _________________
Affiliation No. _________________
Seal of the school _________________
Source:
CBSE
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