GDS - COMPASSIONATE APPOINTMENT SCHEME - REVIEWED & REVISED

REVIEW OF THE SCHEME FOR ENGAGEMENT OF A DEPENDENT OF DECEASED GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS ONCOMPASSIONATE GROUNDS

GDS - COMPASSIONATE APPOINTMENT SCHEME - REVIEWED & REVISED

Salient features of the revised scheme :

= previous point system has been dispensed with & new scheme extended to missing GDS cases also.

= The scheme will come into effect from the date of issue of this letter. Applicable to pending cases also. 

= Already settled cases will not be reopened.

= Scheme will not be applicable for GDS working on ad hoc / provisional basis / substitute / trainee

= "Dependent family member" categorized in to 7

= Head of the Circle will be the competent authority

= Applicant should be eligible & suitable - as per the conditions prescribed for normal regular selection.

= Scheme will not be applicable for Notified / referred to Employment Exchange /  identified for surplus / redeployment cases

= Age : lower age limit -  18 years and above & upper age limit relaxation vested with the powers of HoC.

= No relaxation in the educational qualification prescribed.

= No time limit for application but within a reasonable time - cases will be considered and decided with in three months.

= Missing GDS cases : at least two years time from the date of missing. In case of missing the compassionate engagement is not be a matter of right.

= Prescribed pro forma may be used for application

= Speaking order would be issued by HoC on rejected cases.

= Undertaking in writing should be given by the selected candidate regarding the proper maintenance of the dependents.

= The power of termination of engagement on compassionate grounds are vested with HoC after selection.

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