MANY
OF US IN CONFUSSION THAT WHAT IS CADRE RESTRUCTURING IN POSTAL
DEPARTMENT THE WORD WHICH WE HEAR FROM MANY SOURCES. TO MAKE YOUR SELF
CLEAR ABOUT THE CONCEPT THE ENTIRE PROCEDURE IS COMPLIED AND PRESENTED
HERE BELOW:
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS
CADRE REVIEW
Cadre
review is an important aspect of cadre management. It ensures a healthy
balance between the functional requirements of an organisation and
legitimate career aspirations of its officers. The thrust of such an
exercise is on scientific manpower projection and recruitment planning
in order to rationalise the cadre structure as also to enhance
efficiency, morale and effectiveness of the service/cadre. In terms of
the extant guidelines, ideal periodicity of cadre review is once ever y
five years .
The
Department of Personnel and Training, being the nodal Department for
cadre review of all Group ‘A’ Central Services/Cadres, has issued
various guidelines to facilitate the process. Cadre Review as a subject
has been allocated to the Cadre Review Division, which also acts as the
Secretariat for Cadre Review Committee constituted to review individual
service/cadre. The cadre review proposals are scrutinised in this
Division keeping in view the broad factors like functional requirements,
stagnation at various levels, financial implications, measures for
saving, organisational proficiency, etc . The proposals are then
referred to the Department of Expenditure for financial concurrence and
placed before the Cadre Review Committee for its approval. The Division
also renders advice to the Cadre Controlling Authorities for better
cadre management.
The
status of Group ‘A’ Services is reviewed regularly. After first such
review this year in April, all the concerned Departments were advised by
the Cabinet Secretary to formulate appropriate cadre review proposals.
Further, Para 1(ix) of the Government of India, Department of
Expenditure Resolution No.1/1/2008-IC dated 29 August, 2008, whereby its
decisions on the recommendations of 6th Central Pay Commission have
been conveyed enjoins upon all the Cadre Controlling Authorities to
review the services/cadres under the administrative control within a
year. The Cadre Controlling Authorities have been reminded again October
2008.
There
are 58 Central Group ‘A’ Services, out of which 44 services are due for
cadre review this year, i.e., 2008. The cadre review proposals of five
of the remaining forty four Group ‘A’ Services are already under active
consideration. These are Indian
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS
CADRE REVIEW
Defence
Service of Engineers and Military Engineering Service (Surveyor Cadre),
Military Engineering Service (Architect Cadre), Indian Inspection
Service and Indian Supply Service The progress is being monitored
constantly.
The
Cadre Review Division also compiles and analyses statistical
information of all the Central Group ‘A’ Services. The inconsistencies,
if noted during the analysis, are brought to the notice of the concerned
Cadre Controlling Authority. This exercise is undertaken on half yearly
basis in January and July every year. The data as on 1st January, 2008
has already been compiled and analysed. The detailed report in this
regard is also posted on this Department’s website. However, it has been
decided that the next analysis would be done only after completion of
cadre review of all the services envisaged in the Government’s
Resolution mentioned above.
Objectives of a Cadre Review
3.3
The main purpose of a cadre review is to restructure a cadre in such a
way as to remove the deficiencies which might be existing at the time of
the constitution of a service or have crept in subsequently and ensure
that the cadre structure satisfies the functional, structural and
personnel considerations. Cadre review provides an opportunity to
overcome various bottlenecks, remove existing distortions and bring
about rationalisation of cadre structure so as to improve the efficiency
and morale of the cadre officers and thereby enhance the effectiveness
of the Service in the fulfilment of the objectives for which it has been
established.
3.4
The major part of the cadre review exercise concerns advance projection
of manpower requirements over the review period and the planning of
recruitment for this period. Rationalisation of the cadre from the
functional, structural and personnel angles is the other major objective
of a cadre review. Specifically, the main objectives of cadre review
are to:
i) estimate future manpower requirements on a scientific basis for a period of 5 years at a time,
ii) Plan recruitment in such a way as to avoid future promotional blocks and at the same time prevent gaps building up,
iii)
so restructure the cadre as to harmonise the functional needs with the
legitimate career expectations of its members and thus
iv) to enhance the effectiveness of the service.
3.5
The methodology of the cadre review is fully explained in the Detailed
Guidelines (1978) appended to this Monograph (Appendix III). Salient
features of the methodology are highlighted in the following link.
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POINTS TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE CADRE CONTROLLING AUTHORITIES WHILE FORMULATING PROPOSALS FOR CADRE REVIEW
1. The
proposal for cadre review may be formulated in accordance with the
guidelines and instructions issued by the Department of Personnel and
Training and Department of Expenditure. If there are any deviations,
full justification therefore may be given.
2. The
proposal should begin with a brief background of the Service and the
development which have taken place since last cadre review.
3. It should contain the requisite data in prescribed proforma.
4. All contents may be chapterised suitably.
5. The abbreviations used in the proposal may be clubbed alphabetically in a list at the end of the proposal.
6. Full
justification may be given individually for each upgradation/creation
of posts, especially those at S.A.G. and higher levels.
7. While
sending cadre review proposals to Department of Personnel &
Training, the Cadre Controlling Authorities may indicate precisely the
functional requirements of various categories of posts and group them in
terms of duties and responsibilities. This can be done by conducting a
general job evaluation exercise, which would help in ensuring that
different grades in a cadre reflect distinctly different level of
functions and that higher posts do have higher level of duties and
responsibilities.
8. The existing level of stagnation vis-à-vis that after the proposed cadre review may be brought out clearly.
9. Various kinds of reserves may be shown separately (Training, Deputation, Probation, and Leave).
10. The existing training facilities and proposed augmentation, if any, may be indicated.
11. The existing strength and proposed strength (grade/pay-scale wise) may be given in a tabular statement.
12. Different mode of recruitment/promotion to various grades may be indicated.
13. All Instructions of the Government concerning downsizing the Government are duly taken into account.
14. Confirmation
to the effect that the proposal will not result in any increase in the
overall strength of the cadre or in introduction of new scales /
grades.
15. Matching
savings may be provided from within the cadre and financial
implications of the proposal (which should be budget neutral) should be
amplified.
16. If
the posts in the lowest grade are proposed to be abolished, its effect,
if any, on the promotion prospects of the incumbents of the feeder
posts may be indicated.
17. While
forwarding the cadre review proposals of Group ‘A’ Services, it may be
ensured that cadre review of feeder posts from Group ‘B’, ‘C’ and ‘D’ be
completed beforehand, so as to reflect the impact of the same on the
induction into Group ‘A’ Services, whenever the same is envisaged in the
Statutory Rules.
18. The
position of a pending SIU Report, if any, may be stated. The concerned
Ministry/Department should give a certificate that there is no ongoing
SIU study having a bearing on posts covered in the Cadre Review
Proposals and that no recommendations of SIU study pertaining to the
cadre are pending implementation.
19. The position regarding applicability or otherwise of NFSG instructions to the Service may be brought out.
20. The status of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission, if any, about the Service, may be given.
21. A
copy each of the latest Civil List of the Service and the latest
Service Rules (Recruitment Rules) together with all amendments may be
enclosed.
Cadre Re-Structuring - DoPT Circular
In
pursuance of the decision taken in the 2nd meeting of the National
Anomaly Committee held on 27.03.2010, a Joint Committee to
examine the anomalies pertaining to the Modified Assured Career
Progression Scheme (MACPS) was constituted vide Department of
Personnel & Training (D0PT)'s O.M. No.11/1/2010- JCA dated
03.05.2010.
The
issue of providing an option to organisations/cadres to have a
choice for the benefits under the earlier ACPS or the MACPS was also
discussed in the meeting of the Joint Committee. While the issue
would require further deliberations, it is re- iterated that MACPS
(as was the case with the ACPS) is a fall back option in the event of
promotions not taking place. Cadre structure needs to be reviewed
periodically to harmonise the functional needs of the organisation
and career progression of employees. Accordingly, all concerned are
advised to review the cadre structure in a time bound manner with a
view to mitigate problem of stagnation.
View the Order Below:
N0.35034/9/2010-Estt.(D)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
iEstablishment (D)
North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 10th February, 2011
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Review of Cadre structuring - Regarding.
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In
pursuance of the decision taken in the 2nd meeting of the National
Anomaly Committee held on 27.03.2010, a Joint Committee to
examine the anomalies pertaining to the Modified Assured Career
Progression Scheme (MACPS) was constituted vide Department of
Personnel & Training (D0PT)'s O.M. No.11/1/2010- JCA dated
03.05.2010.
2.
The issue of providing an option to organisations / cadres to have a
choice for the benefits under the earlier ACPS or the MACPS was also
discussed in the meeting of the Joint Committee. While the issue
would require further deliberations, it is re- iterated that MACPS
(as was the case with the ACPS) is a fall back option in the event of
promotions not taking place. Cadre structure needs to be reviewed
periodically to harmonise the functional needs of the organisation
and career progression of employees. Accordingly, all concerned are
advised to review the cadre structure in a time bound manner with a
view to mitigate problem of stagnation.
3. All Ministries/Departments may
give wide circulation to the contents of this O.M. for guidance and
appropriate action in the matter.
4. Hindi version will follow.
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LAST CADRE RESTRUCTURING OF GROUP C EMPLOYESS OF DOP
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
(SR Section)
Dak Bhawan Parliament Street
New Delhi – 110001
No. 1/4/2010-SR 6th August, 2010
Subject: - Secretary
(P)’s meeting with Postal Joint Council of Action on 12.07.2010 – Item
No. 6 – Cadre Restructuring of Group ‘C’ employees, other than Accounts
Cadres – Constitution of a Committee.
This
has reference to minutes of Secretary (P)’s meeting dated 12.07.2010
circulated vide No. 08/02/2010-SR dated 14.07.2010 on the
above-mentioned subject.
2. As per decision taken in regard to item No 6,dealing with cadre
restructuring of Group C employees,other than Accounts cadres, a
committee comprising the following is constituted to examine the issue.
DDG (Estt)-
Charman
Official Side
DDG(P)
Director (SPN)
Staff Side
Shri. K. V. Sridharan, GS, AIPEUG – ‘C’
Shri. Giri Raj Singh, GS, AIRMS & MMS EU Group ‘C’
Shri. D. Kishan Rao, GS, NAPE Gr. ‘C’
Shri. D. Theagarajan, General Secretary of National Union of RMS &
MMS Group ‘C’ will attend the meetings of the Committee as an observer.
3. The Committee will submit its report within 3 months of its formation.
Sd/-
(Subhash Chander)
Director (SR & Legal)
Cadre Restructuring Committee on 29.05.2012
The
meeting was chaired by Dr. Saleem Haque, Chairman of the Committee and
DDG (P), Shri Alok Saxena DDG (Tech), Director (Est), ADG (Est) were
present on behalf of official side. Com. K. V. Sridharan, Leader Staff
side, Com. D. Theagarajan, Secretary General, FNPO, Com. Giriraj Singh,
General Secretary, R-III Com. Ishwar Singh Dabas, General Secretary, P4,
Com. D. Kishan Rao, General Secretary, P 3, NAPE and T. N. Rahate,
General Secretary, General Secretary, P4 FNPO were representing staff
side.
The following are the broad understandings reached in the Committee meeting.
Postal Assistant
The
proposal of the Staff side to upgrade 11395 single handed post offices
and 6719 Double handed post offices to the status of LSG will be
considered.
The
present Post Masters in 3732 triple handed post offices and also the
present LSG to the extent of 6989 will be upgraded to the status of HSG
II.
The present HSG II and HSG I posts to the extent of 3352 Posts will be amalagamated.
A separate
identification to the extent of 30% of HSG I posts as non functional
Group ‘B’ posts with grade pay of Rs. 4800/- will be formed.
1/3rd of the total LSG, HSG II, HSG I will be carved out as Postmaster Grade-I, Grade-II, and Grade-III respectively.
The posts of System Administrators will be made as LSG vice versa.
PO
& RMS Accountant will be made as a separate channel of promotion by
reidentifying the Posts of LSG, HSG-II and HSG I posts.
The RMS, Circle office and SBCO staff will be considered as per the ratio finalised in respect of Postal Assistant cadre.
The
Official side accepted the above proposal and assured to consider the
above and come out with the final decision shortly. As requested by them
a common proposal of the Staff side has been submitted to day itself.
Cadre review for Postman & MTS’
the MTS is the common category for all Central Govt. employees, there is no possibility of bringing them under cadre review.
As functional Justification could not be identified for the Postman and also the higher pay granted by the 6th CPC,
the official side did not favour any cadre review. However official
side came forward with the proposal if the Postman cadre opts out from
the MACP scheme and agree to take the percentage wise promotions it will
be considered. It requires a deep study and the Postman unions will
discuss the issue and come out with the proposals.
The chairman conveyed that the next meeting will be arranged in short notice to finalise the proposals.
source : aipeuchq
Constitution of Committee for Organizational Restructuring in the Department of Posts
With
the approval of the Secretary a Committee for Organizational
Restructuring in the Department of Posts has been constituted under the
Chairmanship of Shri Ashutosh Tripathi, CPMG, Madhya Pradesh Circle. The
Terms of Reference of the Committee are:
a)
To revisit the norms for creation of new Postal Divisions and Regions
as well as upgradation of Class II Division into Class I Divisions;
b)
To study the feasibility of organizational restructuring of field
formations (Circle and below) keeping in view the emerging needs for
India Post in the new socio-economic environment;
c) Review of norms for upgradation of Post offices;
d)
To study the feasibility of strengthening / creation of Postal
Assistants /Sorting Assistants Posts in view of the increased need of
Systems Administrators;
e) Any other relevant issue as may be assigned by the Competent Authority later.
2.
The Committee is at present examining the feasibility of Organizational
Restructuring of field formations (Circle and below) keeping in view
the emerging needs for India Post in the new socio-economic environment
as well as induction of technology in the Department. While deliberating
on this, the Committee has decided to obtain valuable inputs from the
concerned stakeholders.
3.
In the light of the above, the Directorate has now requested the CPMsG
to provide their considered views on what, according to them are the
problems (both administrative and operational) in the current
Organizational set up and what could be the possible revised structure
for all category of Offices that could address these problems with the
given human & financial resources.
4.
They have also been requested to give their views on possibility of
creation of Vertical Silos clearly identifying the possible Silos given
the nature of the work in the Department of Posts not only as per the
current scenario but also the possible one in the next decade; along
with their possible structures; responsibility, financial; and reporting
system etc. The possibility of extending the Silos till the Head Post
Office may also be considered.
IN SHORT CADRE REVIEW IS DONE FOR THE FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT OF ONE ORGANISATION.legitimate career expectations of its members to enhance the effectiveness of the service.
