Department of Personnel and Training

Centre starts 'penalty proceedings' against Alapan Bandyopadhyay, former WB chief secy may lose retirement perks

"Major penalty proceedings have been initiated against Bandyopadhyay as per relevant service rules," an official said.

Jun 22, 2021, 06:30 AM IST

In line with PM Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech, 23 states, 8 UTs abolish interview for government jobs

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that interview for recruitment in government jobs has been abolished in 23 States and eight Union Territories so far.

Oct 10, 2020, 19:29 PM IST

5W1H: Department of Personnel and Training slams Rajeev Kumar

Department of Personnel and Training slams Rajeev Kumar for his involvement in Dharna with Mamata Banerjee

Feb 04, 2019, 17:38 PM IST

Centre confirms plan to amend RTI Act, refuses to provide details of amendment bill: RTI

It also asked for a copy of the proposal to amend the RTI Act, 2005, prepared by the DOPT and a copy of the decision of the cabinet regarding the proposal to amend it.

Jun 16, 2018, 14:06 PM IST

Vijay Keshav Gokhale to be the next foreign secretary

Vijay Keshav Gokhale is a 1981 batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service.

Jan 01, 2018, 20:47 PM IST

CBI books five DoPT officials for cheating, forgery

The CBI had registered a case against Under Secretary Sanjay Mehta, Section Officer Hemant, Assistant Section Officer R.K. Arora, Section Officer Vijay Pal and Assistant Section Officer Mahendra Singh, all posted in the Training Section of DoPT.

Nov 28, 2017, 18:56 PM IST

39 IAS officers under scanner for alleged corruption: DoPT

As many as 39 IAS officers are under investigation for their alleged involvement in corruption and other irregularities.

Jun 27, 2017, 14:07 PM IST

Acid victims to get reservation in govt jobs

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has proposed vacancies, promotion quotas and an age relaxation for those with disabilities in a draft policy.

Jun 21, 2017, 16:09 PM IST

Narendra Modi govt favours SC/ST quota in promotions? DoPT moots proposal

A proposal prepared by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has favoured quota in promotion for SC and ST employees in government jobs, reports said on Friday.

May 05, 2017, 10:42 AM IST

Nominate more women, SC, STs for central deputation: Govt to states

The Centre has asked state governments to nominate more women and SC and ST officers for central deputation under the Central Staffing Scheme for 2017 with an aim to provide them adequate representation.

Dec 26, 2016, 15:57 PM IST

Don't lay off or demote employees for disability: Centre

No government office should dispense with or reduce in rank an employee who acquires any disability during his service, the Centre has said.

Oct 12, 2016, 14:04 PM IST

Book LTC tickets on lowest fare or face action: Govt to staff

Employees who fail to buy air tickets at the lowest price available on the day while undertaking journey on Leave Travel Concession (LTC) claim will face severe penal action, as per the draft guidelines finalised by the Centre.

Jul 18, 2016, 15:03 PM IST

Civil services toppers get IAS

Tina Dabi, the topper of civil services examination, and Jammu and Kashmir's Athar Aamir Ul Shafi Khan have been given the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS).

Jun 22, 2016, 19:55 PM IST

New LTC rules: Employees can take private airline to travel to J&K

Central government employees have been permitted to travel to Jammu and Kashmir by private airlines till September this year, as per new Leave Travel Concession (LTC) rules.

Jun 02, 2016, 15:56 PM IST

On PM Narendra Modi's orders, 33 non-performing officials asked to go: Report

The Centre has ordered 33 senior officials of the revenue department to take premature retirement, apparently due to non-performance, as per a media report.

May 05, 2016, 21:06 PM IST

Modi govt seeks data on recruitment of minorities in govt jobs

The Narendra Modi government on Tuesday asked all Central ministries to give data on recruitment of minorities during 2015-16 and provide reasons for any decline in percentage of such recruitment.

Apr 12, 2016, 22:26 PM IST

Disabled employees may get motorised wheelchairs, other aid

Disabled employees working with central government may soon get motorised wheelchairs and other helping devices.

Mar 15, 2016, 18:54 PM IST

From teachers to professors, central govt to track non-performers

Employees of autonomous institutions like central universities and AIIMS will come under government scanner now which will keep track of their performance.

Mar 11, 2016, 20:19 PM IST

PM nod needed to suspend IAS officers working with Centre

The approval of the Prime Minister is needed to suspend IAS officers working under central government, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday.

Mar 09, 2016, 15:59 PM IST