Mr. WAHID KHAN, S.O. from M.C. BHOPAL AND IMDNGSSA MEMBER RECEIVED AN AWARD OF BEST EMPLOYEE OF IMD FOR THE YEAR 2007
DRAFT
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Subject: Meeting of Committee for consideration of adoption of 6th Central Pay Commission recommendations in the MoES regarding.
A meeting to finalize the suggestions of the Committee was convened on 13.6.2008 at INCOIS. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Director, INCOIS. The following were present:
i) Dr. Ravi Chandran, INCOIS
ii) Shri K.K. V. Chari INCOIS
iii) Dr. D. Mohan ICMAM
iv) Dr. Virender Singh IMD
v) Shri D.K. Nim IMD
vi) Shri T. Lokachari A.O NIOT
vii) Dr. A. Shivaji NCAOR
viii) Shri C. Jeevlkumaran CMLRE
ix) Smt. A.A. Shiralkar IITM
x) Smt. N.S. Girja IITM
xi) Shri Taranjit Singh, Dir (F) MoES
2. The main agenda of the Committee was to consider modus operandi for implementation of recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission in the Ministry of Earth Sciences. The terms of reference (T.O.R.) were provided by Order dated 1.5.2008.
3. To consider feasibility of implementing the promotion up to the level of ADGM (Scientists ‘G’) in IMD under the FCS.
The Pay Commission has suggested that in the Scientific Ministry/Departments FCS may be used for the scientific cadres. In para 3.5.6 (i) the 6th CPC has suggested that institution/organization involved in professional research and developmental work including survey and mapping of survey, geological, geophysical or meteorological nature should be identified as scientific/technical institution. It also states that promotion under FCS should be limited to grades carrying grade pay of Rs. 9000 or lower
The nomenclature for the scientists under FCS scheme should be uniform in the all the organizations under the Ministry.
The Committee recommends that that MoES should implement the FCS for Scientists cadre in IMD up to Scientist ‘G’ level with normalization..
The Committee also recommends that those who have completed required residency period in the same grade, the review should be conducted immediately and promotion to the next grade should be based on recommendations of the Review Board. Those who have completed more than required years (15 years or above should be considered for promotion to next grade sympatheticallyby IMD/MoES.
4. Technical Helpers 10th Standard passed employed in routine technical task mostly in IMD and NIOT.
Technical helpers in different organizations in the Ministry of Earth Sciences are in the same grades as in ISRO and have the corresponding grades available in 6th Pay Commission also. This will also help in sorting out the problem of Fishing Hands Category of employees in CMLRE.
A meeting to finalize the suggestions of the Committee was convened on 13.6.2008 at INCOIS. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Director, INCOIS. The following were present:
i) Dr. Ravi Chandran, INCOIS
ii) Shri K.K. V. Chari INCOIS
iii) Dr. D. Mohan ICMAM
iv) Dr. Virender Singh IMD
v) Shri D.K. Nim IMD
vi) Shri T. Lokachari A.O NIOT
vii) Dr. A. Shivaji NCAOR
viii) Shri C. Jeevlkumaran CMLRE
ix) Smt. A.A. Shiralkar IITM
x) Smt. N.S. Girja IITM
xi) Shri Taranjit Singh, Dir (F) MoES
2. The main agenda of the Committee was to consider modus operandi for implementation of recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission in the Ministry of Earth Sciences. The terms of reference (T.O.R.) were provided by Order dated 1.5.2008.
3. To consider feasibility of implementing the promotion up to the level of ADGM (Scientists ‘G’) in IMD under the FCS.
The Pay Commission has suggested that in the Scientific Ministry/Departments FCS may be used for the scientific cadres. In para 3.5.6 (i) the 6th CPC has suggested that institution/organization involved in professional research and developmental work including survey and mapping of survey, geological, geophysical or meteorological nature should be identified as scientific/technical institution. It also states that promotion under FCS should be limited to grades carrying grade pay of Rs. 9000 or lower
The nomenclature for the scientists under FCS scheme should be uniform in the all the organizations under the Ministry.
The Committee recommends that that MoES should implement the FCS for Scientists cadre in IMD up to Scientist ‘G’ level with normalization..
The Committee also recommends that those who have completed required residency period in the same grade, the review should be conducted immediately and promotion to the next grade should be based on recommendations of the Review Board. Those who have completed more than required years (15 years or above should be considered for promotion to next grade sympatheticallyby IMD/MoES.
4. Technical Helpers 10th Standard passed employed in routine technical task mostly in IMD and NIOT.
Technical helpers in different organizations in the Ministry of Earth Sciences are in the same grades as in ISRO and have the corresponding grades available in 6th Pay Commission also. This will also help in sorting out the problem of Fishing Hands Category of employees in CMLRE.
GRADES OF TECHNICAL HELPERS
Category
Existing scale of pay
Recommended by Pay Commission
Technical Attendant ‘A’
2610-3540
4440-7440
Technical Attendant ‘B’
2650-4000
4440-7440
Sr. Technical Attendant
3050-4590
4860-20200
The Committee recommends that thehe promotion policy for this category should be adopted on similar lines as in case of ISRO. [D1]
5. Tradesman with 10+2 or ITI educational level
They are similar to those of ISRO with the availability of corresponding pay scales in 6thCPC.
Grades OF TradesmanS.N Sl.
Category
Existing scale of pay
Recommended by Pay Commission
1Technical ‘A’
3050-4590
4860-202002
Technical ‘D’
4000-6000
4860-20200
3Technical ‘E’
4500-7000
4860-20200
4Technical ‘F’
5000-8000
8700-348005
Technical ‘G’
5500-9000
8700-348006
Sr. Technician ‘A’
6500-10500
8700-34800
7Sr. Technician ‘B’
8000-13500
8700-348008.
Technical Supervisor/Jr. Engineer
10000-15200
15600-39100
The Committee recommends that MoES should adopt same rules and regulations for promotion to different grades within the category as are applicable to ISRO.
The details for operationalisation of the promotion scheme as in case of ISRO should be obtained by MoES.6. Technical Assistant with diploma or B.Sc. degreeThey are in the same grades as in case of ISRO and details are given below:Grades of Technical AssistantsSl. NoCategoryExisting scale of payRecommended by Pay Commission1Sci Technical Assistant5500-90008700-348002Sr. Sci/Technical Assistant ‘A’6500-105008700-348003Sr. Technical Officer ‘C’8000-135008700-348004Sr. Technical Officer ‘D’10000-1520015600-391005Sr. Technical Officer ‘E’12000-1650015600-391006Sr. Technical Officer ‘F’14300-1830015600-391007Sr. Technical Officer ‘SG’16400-2000015600-39100The Committee recommends that MoES should adopt same rules and regulations for promotion to different grades within the category as are applicable to ISRO.The Committee recommends that the scale for existing AM II in IMD should be fixed at Rs. 7450/-.In case of IITM, the grades and other rules should be similar to that of IMD in this category. It may be mentioned here that the entry pay scale in this category were revised for IMD in the Fifth Pay Commission, but the same could not be implemented for IITM as this was not projected by IITM at that point of time. As IITM was earlier part of IMD, many things got initiated as part of IMD but corresponding changes as in case of IMD were not incorporated because of communication gap Now the correction should be done and with the implementation of 6th CPC, uniformity should be brought among the organizations of MoES.The category of Fishing Masters Jr (in CMLRE) who are equivalent to Diploma/B.Sc. qualifications should also be covered under the category.The Committee recommends that Fishing Master Jr. category (in CMLRE), AM II (IN IMD) and …………………… (in IITM) should be fixed at Rs. 7450.Details for operationalisation of the promotion scheme as in case of ISRO shoulf be obtained by MoES.7. Scientists and Engineers with M.Sc. or B.E degree are at par with the grades as in case of ISRO and are detailed below:Sl.NoCategoryExisting scale of payRecommended by Pay Commission1Sci/Engineer ‘SC’8000-1350015600-391002Sci/Engineer ‘SD’10000-1520015600-391003Sci/Engineer ‘SE’12000-1650015600-391004Sci/Engineer ‘SF’14300-1830015600-391005Sci/Engineer ‘SG’16400-2000039200-670006Sci/Engineer ‘G’18400-2240039200-670007. Outstanding Scientist22400-2450039200-670008.Distinguished Scientist24050-2600039200-67000The Committee recomends that the grades of Outstanding Scientists and distinguished scientists should be made available to the organizations under Ministry of MoES. It has been felt that the Heads of all the institutions who are Scientists should be in the grade of ‘Outstanding Scientist or Distinguish Scientist’ as the case may be..8. To suggest feasibility of merging all the equivalent grades appropriately like carpenters, etc.The 6th CPC has recommended merging of different grades at class IV levels and has also suggested avenues for upward movement in specific cases. The Committee recommends that thesame should be utilized for these categories of employees in the organizations under the Ministry.9. To identify the equivalent grade for Director General of Metrology in IMD. The equivalent grade is available in the recommendations of the 6thCPC. The Committee has already recommended above that DG, IMD and Directors of all the autonomous institutions under MOES who are Scientists should be in the grade of Distinguish Scientist. However, given the importance and responsibility of these senior posts, the Committee also suggests that the Secretary’s Grade may be considered for DG, IMD.10. In order to improve overall working and structure of the organization under MoES, the issue of promotional opportunities for administrative levels in the organizations of MoES was taken with the permission of the Chair. The Committee suggests that grades and promotional avenues as applicable in case of ISRO for administrative personnel should be adopted for the organizations under MoES.Once the draft is finalized, the same may be submitted to the Ministry for actions on their part.Dr. Vasudha GuptaAll members[D1]You collect this information on promotion policy and should be a prt of the repor. --Posted By Scientific Staff Association-IMD to Scientific Staff Association-IMD. at 8/04/2008 09:51:00 PM
Existing scale of pay
Recommended by Pay Commission
Technical Attendant ‘A’
2610-3540
4440-7440
Technical Attendant ‘B’
2650-4000
4440-7440
Sr. Technical Attendant
3050-4590
4860-20200
The Committee recommends that thehe promotion policy for this category should be adopted on similar lines as in case of ISRO. [D1]
5. Tradesman with 10+2 or ITI educational level
They are similar to those of ISRO with the availability of corresponding pay scales in 6thCPC.
Grades OF TradesmanS.N Sl.
Category
Existing scale of pay
Recommended by Pay Commission
1Technical ‘A’
3050-4590
4860-202002
Technical ‘D’
4000-6000
4860-20200
3Technical ‘E’
4500-7000
4860-20200
4Technical ‘F’
5000-8000
8700-348005
Technical ‘G’
5500-9000
8700-348006
Sr. Technician ‘A’
6500-10500
8700-34800
7Sr. Technician ‘B’
8000-13500
8700-348008.
Technical Supervisor/Jr. Engineer
10000-15200
15600-39100
The Committee recommends that MoES should adopt same rules and regulations for promotion to different grades within the category as are applicable to ISRO.
The details for operationalisation of the promotion scheme as in case of ISRO should be obtained by MoES.6. Technical Assistant with diploma or B.Sc. degreeThey are in the same grades as in case of ISRO and details are given below:Grades of Technical AssistantsSl. NoCategoryExisting scale of payRecommended by Pay Commission1Sci Technical Assistant5500-90008700-348002Sr. Sci/Technical Assistant ‘A’6500-105008700-348003Sr. Technical Officer ‘C’8000-135008700-348004Sr. Technical Officer ‘D’10000-1520015600-391005Sr. Technical Officer ‘E’12000-1650015600-391006Sr. Technical Officer ‘F’14300-1830015600-391007Sr. Technical Officer ‘SG’16400-2000015600-39100The Committee recommends that MoES should adopt same rules and regulations for promotion to different grades within the category as are applicable to ISRO.The Committee recommends that the scale for existing AM II in IMD should be fixed at Rs. 7450/-.In case of IITM, the grades and other rules should be similar to that of IMD in this category. It may be mentioned here that the entry pay scale in this category were revised for IMD in the Fifth Pay Commission, but the same could not be implemented for IITM as this was not projected by IITM at that point of time. As IITM was earlier part of IMD, many things got initiated as part of IMD but corresponding changes as in case of IMD were not incorporated because of communication gap Now the correction should be done and with the implementation of 6th CPC, uniformity should be brought among the organizations of MoES.The category of Fishing Masters Jr (in CMLRE) who are equivalent to Diploma/B.Sc. qualifications should also be covered under the category.The Committee recommends that Fishing Master Jr. category (in CMLRE), AM II (IN IMD) and …………………… (in IITM) should be fixed at Rs. 7450.Details for operationalisation of the promotion scheme as in case of ISRO shoulf be obtained by MoES.7. Scientists and Engineers with M.Sc. or B.E degree are at par with the grades as in case of ISRO and are detailed below:Sl.NoCategoryExisting scale of payRecommended by Pay Commission1Sci/Engineer ‘SC’8000-1350015600-391002Sci/Engineer ‘SD’10000-1520015600-391003Sci/Engineer ‘SE’12000-1650015600-391004Sci/Engineer ‘SF’14300-1830015600-391005Sci/Engineer ‘SG’16400-2000039200-670006Sci/Engineer ‘G’18400-2240039200-670007. Outstanding Scientist22400-2450039200-670008.Distinguished Scientist24050-2600039200-67000The Committee recomends that the grades of Outstanding Scientists and distinguished scientists should be made available to the organizations under Ministry of MoES. It has been felt that the Heads of all the institutions who are Scientists should be in the grade of ‘Outstanding Scientist or Distinguish Scientist’ as the case may be..8. To suggest feasibility of merging all the equivalent grades appropriately like carpenters, etc.The 6th CPC has recommended merging of different grades at class IV levels and has also suggested avenues for upward movement in specific cases. The Committee recommends that thesame should be utilized for these categories of employees in the organizations under the Ministry.9. To identify the equivalent grade for Director General of Metrology in IMD. The equivalent grade is available in the recommendations of the 6thCPC. The Committee has already recommended above that DG, IMD and Directors of all the autonomous institutions under MOES who are Scientists should be in the grade of Distinguish Scientist. However, given the importance and responsibility of these senior posts, the Committee also suggests that the Secretary’s Grade may be considered for DG, IMD.10. In order to improve overall working and structure of the organization under MoES, the issue of promotional opportunities for administrative levels in the organizations of MoES was taken with the permission of the Chair. The Committee suggests that grades and promotional avenues as applicable in case of ISRO for administrative personnel should be adopted for the organizations under MoES.Once the draft is finalized, the same may be submitted to the Ministry for actions on their part.Dr. Vasudha GuptaAll members[D1]You collect this information on promotion policy and should be a prt of the repor. --Posted By Scientific Staff Association-IMD to Scientific Staff Association-IMD. at 8/04/2008 09:51:00 PM
