Changing Pattern Of UPSC Examination

The Government has approved the proposal for introduction of Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) in place of Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination. The CSAT is expected to come into effect from Civil Services Examination, 2011 would be transparent. This will enable screening of candidates having a right aptitude for Civil Services.

In CSAT, one of optional subjects, which a candidate could have chosen out of 23 optionals, is being replaced with a common paper on aptitude test. The syllabus of CSAT is being worked out by the UPSC. The CSAT is aimed at providing a greater degree of level - playing field to candidates of different backgrounds.

This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Shri Prithviraj Chavan in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha

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For posts to be filled up on Deputation basis :

Candidates working in Government Ministries/Departments/Organizations/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies/Universities/Research Organizations should apply through proper channel alongwith ACRs and Vigilance/Cadre Clearance for consideration. No fee is required to be paid. Appointments will be on standard deputation terms and condition as issued by DOPT from time to time. The maximum age limit for applying on deputation for all posts is 56 years as on last date of receipt of applications.

Candidates should ensure that they fulfill the qualification/experience requirements given below, for applying on deputation basis.

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Eligibility requirements for posts on Deputation basis

S. No.	Name of the Post	Pay Band + Grade Pay	Centres	Eligibility Criteria
1.	Director	PB 4 - Rs. 37400-67000 + 8700 (GP)	Patna, Delhi, Kolkata, Rae Bareli, Head Office, Kannur, Kangra.	Officers of the rank of Dy. Secretary/Director or in Senior Scale in Govt. of India from All India Services, Other Central Services and State Civil Services
2.	Registrar	PB 3 – Rs. 15600-39100 + 7600 (GP)	Kolkata, Patna, Kannur, Bangalore, Kangra	Officers of the Central Govt. / State Govt. / UT/ Autonomous Organization / PSUs holding analogous post on regular basis in their service / department or with atleast 5 years of service in the scale of Rs. 10000-325-15200 with relevant experience in dealing with Establishment & Administrative matters.
3.	Deputy Registrar	PB 3 – Rs. 15600-39100 + 6600 (GP)	Head Office	Officers of the Central Govt. / State Govt. / UT/ Autonomous Organization / PSUs holding analogous post on regular basis in their service / department or with atleast 5 years of service in the scale of Rs. 8000-275-13500 with relevant experience in dealing with Establishment & Administrative matters
4.	Deputy Registrar (Finance & Accounts)	PB 3 – Rs. 15600-39100 + 6600 (GP)	Bhopal, Patna, Kannur, Shillong, Gandhinagar, Kangra.	Officers of the Central Govt. / State Govt. / UT/ Autonomous Organization / PSUs holding analogous post on regular basis in their service / department or with atleast 5 years of service in the scale of Rs. 8000-275-15200 with relevant experience in dealing with Finance and Accounts matters.
5.	Executive Engineer	PB 3 – Rs. 15600-39100 + 6600 (GP)	Delhi, Kolkata, Rae Bareli, Chennai	Must have atleast 3 years experience as Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) in CPWD / PWD or related Government organizations/ autonomous bodies/ PSUs/ reputed private industries holding analogous post on regular basis in their service / department.
6.	Deputy Director	PB 3 – Rs. 15600-39100 + 6600 (GP)	Head Office	Officers of the Central Govt. Services holding analogous post or with at least 3 years of service in the pay scale of Rs.8000-275-13500 or 5 years in Rs.6500-200-10500 with relevant experience in dealing with Administration, Establishment, Vigilance & Legal matters
7.	Head Resource Centre	PB 3 – Rs. 15600-39100 + 5400 (GP)	Kolkata, Rae Bareli, Gandhinagar	Officers of the Central Govt. / State Govt. / UT/ Autonomous Organization / PSUs holding analogous post on regular basis in their service / department or with at least 5 years of service in the pay scale of Rs. 6500-200-10500 with relevant experience in Library Management holding analogous post on regular basis in their service / department.
8.	Accounts Officer	PB 3 – Rs. 15600-39100 + 5400 (GP)	Kolkata, Patna, Delhi, Rae Bareli, Bhopal, Kannur, Kangra	Officers of the Central Govt. / State Govt./UT/Autonomous Organization / PSUs holding analogous post on regular basis in their service / department or with at least 3 years of service in the scale of Rs. 6500-200-10500/- (pre revised) with the relevant experience in Accounts, Purchases and Finance.

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Advertisement No. 6/2008 National Brain Research Centre (NBRC), Manesar, is the apex co-ordinating body for research in Neuroscience with the objective of undertaking basic research towards understanding brain structure and function in health and disease. The centre is located at Manesar, Haryana, 50 km from New Delhi. NBRC would like to recruit suitable persons for the following positions: Post Code: 001 Chief Administrative Officer Pay scale :- 37400-67000 (grade pay Rs. 8700/-) Method of recruitment:- Deputation/Direct recruitment Educational Qualification:- Post Graduates in Arts, Commerce with MBA or PG Diploma in Management from an institute/university of repute. Experience:- The candidate should have minimum 12 years experience in dealing with administrative and establishment matters viz Govt. of India’s rules and procedures and its application in respect of establishment and service matters. Should be familiar with the management of scientific and research activities of government research institutions in senior administrative position. The candidates should also have sound knowledge about the finance and purchase procedures of Govt. Organizations. Candidates having worked in Scientific Research Institutes, Teaching Institute and persons of proven leadership qualities will be preferred. Desirable qualification:- Knowledge of modern management practices, familiarity with the use of computers and experience in construction activities of Government buildings will be desirable qualification. Age Limit:- Should not exceed 55 years as on the last date of application. Note: Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for General Administration which includes Establishment, Personnel & Administration Wing, Stores & Purchase Wing, Import & Project Cell, Estate Management & Engineering Maintenance Wing – Civil, Electrical & Mechanical. General Conditions :- The appointments for Post Code 001 shall be made on deputation or on contract for a period of 5 years with a probation period of 1 year, which may be extended. The performance will be reviewed on completion of 4 years and further continuation of appointment will depend on the performance during this period. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. Competent authority in exceptional cases may relax requirements of age/ educational qualification/ experience. The candidates may be considered for higher/ lower grade depending on their profile. The posts advertised shall be need based without any commitment for its filling. Candidates who are desirous of being considered for the above post and who can be relieved immediately on selection may apply in the prescribed application form attached along with this information sheet. Application form in the prescribed application format along with the following documents must reach Administrative Officer, National Brain Research Centre, Nainwal Mode, Manesar 122050, Gurgaon within 15 days from the date of publication of the advertisement. Attested copies of Certificates. Application Fee (non-refundable) Rs. 100/- for General and Rs. 50/- for OBC in the form of Demand Draft in favour of “Director, NBRC” payable at Gurgaon/ Manesar. The application fee for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PH category would be exempted subject to the production of Certificate. Names of three references in the senior position who can certify the working/ conduct of the candidate. Name of the post, Advertisement no. and Sr. no. of the post applied for should be clearly mentioned on the Envelope and in the Application Form, failing which the application will not be considered. Applications received after the last date or without attested copies of testimonials and certificates etc. may be rejected. Out-station candidates called for interview shall be paid 2nd class sleeper train fare on production of documentary evidence. The applicants in Government/Semi-government organizations/ public sector undertaking autonomous organizations must send their applications “Through Proper Channel”. The applications received without the recommendations of the employers will not be considered. Merely fulfilling the minimum prescribed qualification and experience will not vest any right on a candidate for being called for interview. Since it may not be possible to call all the candidates for interview, the applications will be short listed and the decision of the duly constituted Screening Committee will be final. The Centre will not entertain any correspondence in this respect and interim enquiries will not be attended to. Applications received after due date may not be considered. Candidate may specify the category they belong to and attach documentary proof in case they belong to OBC/SC/ST/PH/Ex-serviceman category. The reservation rules/ guidelines of the Govt. of India will be applicable. The Upper age limit is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/PH applicants as per the rules / guidelines of the Government of India. Application should be complete in all respects and any incomplete application will be rejected summarily. Terms and conditions and application form may be downloaded from the website of NBRC (www.nbrc.ac.in) or obtained by post on request from the Administrative Officer, NBRC, Nainwal Mode, Manesar-122050, Haryana. The request for application form should be accompanied by a demand draft for Rs. 50/- (non-refundable) drawn in favour of Director, NBRC payable at Gurgaon along with details of the address where the application form is to be sent. In addition the candidates have to send the requisite fee as applicable, alongwith the filled-in application. Last date for receipt of completed application form is 15 days from the date of publication of advertisement..

ARC suggests lower age limit for civil services aspirants

Aarti Dhar

Only fewer attempts in exams should be allowed

NEW DELHI: The Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) has recommended lowering of the upper age limit and reducing the number of attempts for civil services aspirants with some relaxations for reserved categories.

The Tenth report of the Commission on “Refurbishing of Personnel Administration — Scaling New Heights,” released here on Friday, suggested doing away with the present system of evaluation of performance based on annual confidential report (ACR). Instead, it came up with a concept of annual performance agreements to be signed between the Minister concerned and the Secretary or head of the department, providing physical and verifiable details of the work to be done during a financial year. The actual performance should be assessed by a third party.

Addressing a press conference, Commission chairperson M. Veerappa Moily said the panel favoured reducing the upper age limit for writing the civil services examination to between 21 and 25 for general candidates, 28 for the Other Backward Classes (OBC) and 29 for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates as also those who were physically challenged.

The number of permissible attempts in the civil services examinations should be 3 years, 5 years and 6 years for the general candidates, OBC, and SC/ST and physically challenged aspirants, the panel has suggested.

At present, the upper age limit is 30 years for the general candidates with 4 attempts. But there are relaxations for the OBC and SC/ST aspirants.

According to the report, a Post-School Grooming System for civil services aspirants and a formal degree course in public policy would be of great help and also discourage the system of coaching centres which have tended to distort the formal education system.

While recommending the establishment of National Institutes of Public Administration to run degree courses in public administration, the report has said an expert committee should work out the modalities of the proposed system.

For a transparent system of appointments in the government, covering all ranks, the Commission has suggested the setting up of a Central Civil Services Authority. The panel is also in favour of introducing competition for all senior positions by opening these to services. The Authority, the panel says, should be a five-member body with the chairperson appointed by the President on the recommendations of the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition to make it totally apolitical.

The Commission is of the view that in order to avoid any conflict of interest, government officials should not be allowed to go on deputation to private commercial organisations.

Periodic review

In order to increase accountability, the Commission suggested a periodic review of the performance for which it recommended a system of two intensive reviews — one on completion of 14 years of service and the other on completion of 20 years. The first review will primarily serve the purpose of intimating individual about his/her performance and the second is mainly to assess the fitness of the officer for his/her future continuation in service. The employees found unfit after 20 years should be dispensed with and a provision in this regard should be made in the proposed Civil Services Law, Mr. Moily has said.

Courtesy : The Hindu

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