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Upgradation of Pay in Selected Posts in Existing GP 4200

12.15 For the group of posts covering Court Assistant, Personal Assistant, Accountant,

Cashier, the Association requested pay parity with the holders of analogous/equivalent posts

in the High Court of Delhi, who are drawing pay with GP 4600.

Analysis and Recommendations

12.16 The Commission has noted the recommendations made by the Committee of Judges in

this regard. The Committee of Judges, after examination of demands made, agrees with the

recommendation of upgradation in pay to conform to the pay of the holders of analogous posts

in the High Court of Delhi.

12.17 The Commission recognises that the Supreme Court is at the apex of the hierarchy of

Courts in India and hence its personnel should not be disadvantageously placed vis-à-vis the

High Court of Delhi.

Accordingly, the Commission recommends upgradation for the post of Court Assistant,

Personal Assistant, Accountant and Cashier to GP 4600 from the existing GP 4200.

Upgradation of Pay in Selected Posts in Existing GP 4600

12.18 Upgradation of pay has been sought for pay of the group of posts in the present GP 4600

to GP 4800. These include posts of Private Secretary to Additional Registrar, Sr. Personal

Assistant, Senior Court Assistant, Court Associate, Editor of Paper books, Assistant Librarian,

Proof Reader, Assistant Accounts Officer (Concurrent Audit) and Building Supervisor. The

justification for upgradation is that the holders of analogous posts in the High Court of Delhi

are in GP 4800.

Analysis and Recommendations

12.19 The Commission has been informed that the Committee of Judges, after examination of

demands made, have endorsed the upgradation in pay to conform with the pay of the holders

of analogous posts in the High Court of Delhi.

12.20 The Commission recognises that the Supreme Court is at the apex of the hierarchy of

Courts in India and hence its personnel should not be disadvantageously placed vis-à-vis the

High Court of Delhi. Accordingly, the Commission recommends upgradation in the pay

for the post of Private Secretary to Additional Registrar, Sr. Personal Assistant, Senior

Court Assistant, Court Associate, Editor of Paper Books, Assistant Librarian, Proof

Reader, Assistant Accounts Officer (Concurrent Audit) and Building Supervisor to GP

4800 from the existing GP 4600. However on completion of four years approved service

further non-functional upgrade to GP 5400 (PB-2) is also recommended for these posts.

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The Commission accordingly strongly recommends parity in pay between the field

staff and headquarter staff up to the rank of Assistants on two grounds- firstly the

field staff are recruited through the same examination and they follow the same

rigour as the Assistants of CSS and secondly there is no difference in the nature of

functions discharged by both. Therefore to bring in parity as envisaged by the VI

CPC, this Commission recommends bringing the level of Assistants of CSS at par

with those in the field offices who are presently drawing GP 4200. Accordingly, in

the new pay matrix the Assistants of both Headquarters as well as field will come

to lie in Level 6 in the pay matrix corresponding to pre revised GP 4200 and pay

fixed accordingly. Similarly the corresponding posts in the Stenographers cadre

will also follow similar pay parity between field and headquarter staff. The pay of

those Assistants/Stenographer who have in the past, been given higher Grade pay

would be protected.

Recently, through a government order similar ‘edge in pay’ has also been extended

to the Upper Division Clerks belonging to CSS in the Secretariat by way of grant

of non-functional selection grade to GP 4200 (available to 30 percent of UDCs). It

is expected to lead to further resentment at the level of UDCs in the field as well as

with other non-secretariat posts with which they had parity before. Since as per

the recommendation of this Commission, Assistants have now come to lie in Level

6 of the pay matrix which corresponds to pre revised GP 4200, this Commission

recommends withdrawal of non-functional selection grade to GP 4200 in respect

of Upper Division Clerks belonging to CSS.

Stenographers Services

The Central Secretariat Stenographer Service (CSSS)/ Armed Forces Headquarters

Stenographers Service (AFHQSS)

7.1.5 The CSSS/AFHQSS consists of the following grades:

Level Grade Pay

Principal Staff Officer 8700

Sr. PPS 7600

PPS 6600

PS 4800

Stenographer Grade-C 4600

Stenographer Grade-D 2400

7.1.6 The demands of CSSS and AFHQ Stenographers Service are:

a) Merger of headquarters services with their counterparts in the Stenographer cadre with

full parity and uniform designation and introduction of Executive Assistant Scheme. In

the justification for merger, the recommendation of the VI CPC vide paras 3.1.10 to

Report of the Seventh CPC

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3.1.12 have been referred to, where the Commission observed inter-alia, that there is no

justification for maintaining a distinct Stenographer cadre in any government office.

Instead, emphasis should be on recruiting multi skilled personnel at Assistant level to

be designated as Executive Assistants who will discharge the functions of present day

Assistant besides performing all the Stenographic functions. The VI CPC had justified

the need for a unified cadre and common recruitment on the basis of assumption that

secretariat functioning would become more IT oriented in future reducing reliance on

personal staff. The CSSS and AFHQSS officers’ Associations have raised demands

relating to merger of present incumbents of CSS/AFHQCS and CSSS/AFHQSS with

full parity and uniform designation.

The DoPT has referred to propose EA scheme to this Commission.

Analysis and Recommendations

The issue has been deliberated in DoPT several times. Reports of the discussions

indicate that although the CSS Associations are strongly opposed to such merger

between CSS and CSSS, they are not averse to introduction of the Executive Assistant

Scheme. The DoPT itself appears to have not found it feasible in view of the nature of

work, duties and responsibilities of the members of CSS and CSSS being different.

In view of the fact that several detailed deliberations have already taken place in DoPT

as well as in the meeting of the COS on 1 March, 2013 wherein various aspects of the

scheme have been examined threadbare in presence of all the stakeholders, the issue of

merger of CSS and CSSS cadre remains an administrative reform issue to be dealt with

by the administrative Ministry. The Commission is making no recommendation in this

regard.

b) A demand has been received regarding provision of promotional channel to the grade

of Joint Secretary in CSSS stating that such creation is essential to bring full parity (in

grade) between CSS and CSSS. It has also been argued that this would ensure career

progression for PSOs, who have no promotional avenues even after completing five or

more years of approved service in the grade.

Analysis and Recommendations

As regards demand for in-situ promotion of PSO to the rank of Joint Secretary and

demand for creation of the post of JS for removal of stagnation and career progression

of CSSS Cadre beyond the level of PSO is concerned, it is stated that these issues are

purely administrative in nature and can be dealt with through the process of cadre

review. Hence, the Commission is making no recommendation in this regard.

c) A demand for creation of additional posts in the grade of Sr. PPS (GP 7600) and PPS

(GP 6600) has been received on the ground that these additional creations will facilitate

smooth merger of present incumbents of CSSS and CSS.

Report of the Seventh CPC

147 Index

Analysis and Recommendations

The demand for creation of additional posts in the grade of Sr. PPS and PPS is

linked to the demand of cadre merger, hence it is for the cadre controlling

authority i.e., the DoPT to decide the issue in its entirety.

d) The AFHQSS has demanded grant of two increments at par with CSS/CSSS at the time

of promotion from GP 6600 to GP 7600 for parity.

Analysis and Recommendations

The Commission finds no merit in continuation of two increments for CSS/CSSS

and hence recommends abolition of the same.

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Parity between Stenographer Cadre of DRDO and CSSS

11.12.124 Parity between Stenographer cadre of DRDO and CSSS has been sought. DRDO

has contended that same career progression opportunities to existing DRDO Stenographer

Cadre should be provided as are available to CSS/AFHQ SS personnel.

Analysis and Recommendations

11.12.125 The Commission in Chapter 7.1 is recommending identical pay levels for

personnel in Headquarters and in the field offices. This should address the grievances

with regard to pay for the Stenographers cadre in DRDO.

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nature or in the realm of the cadre structuring, both not in the ambit of the Commission

Indian Foreign Service, Group `B’ Stenographers

11.17.18 They have sought:

i. merger of IFS (B) Stenographers in IFS (B) General cadre

ii. lateral entry of IFS (B) Stenographers in IFS (B) General cadre, and

iii. automatic upgrade of 37 Senior PPS and PSOs equivalent posts to the rank of Deputy

Secretary/Director.

Analysis and Recommendations

11.17.19 The Commission in Chapter 7.1 has made recommendations with regard to the

Central Secretariat Stenographers Service. The same shall apply here as well.

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Stenographers of Safdarjung Hospital

11.20.28 Stenographers in Central Government hospitals are classified into five categories,

Steno Grade III (GP 2400), Steno Grade II and Steno Grade I (GP 4200), Private Secretaries

(GP 4600) and Senior Private Secretaries (GP 4800). They have pointed out that same grade

pay of Steno Grade I and Steno Grade II causes anomaly as Steno Grade I is a promotional post

from Steno Grade II.

11.20.29 The Commission notes that feeder and promotional posts of Steno Grade II and Steno

Grade I are in the same Grade Pay of 4200 due to merger of pay scales of Steno Grade II (5000-

8000) and Steno Grade I (₹5500-9000) by the VI CPC. This is not unique to Stenographers of

Safdarjung Hospital but exists in respect of various other cadres as well.

11.20.30 The Commission, therefore, recommends replacement pay levels to

Stenographers of Safdarjung Hospital

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Demand of Ministerial, Stenographer and other Cadres

11.22.89 The Ministerial and Stenographer Cadre has made the following demands:

a) Pay parity with CSS/CSSS cadre.

b) Pay fixation benefit for promotion from AD to JDD by granting two increments.

c) Grant of GP 4200 after five years to 30 percent of the sanctioned strength of UDCs and

Steno Gr-III.

11.22.90 Other common cadres, like Library cadre, Official Language cadre, Canteen Staff

and MTS, have also sought pay parity with their counterparts in other government departments.

11.22.91 Above aspects are covered in Chapter 7.1.

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Ministerial/Stenographer Cadre

11.22.141 Delhi Police have demanded parity in pay between the posts of ASI (Ministerial)

and ASI (Steno). As reported by Delhi Police, the pay of ASI (Stenographer) is in GP 4200

whereas the pay of ASI (Ministerial) is in GP 2800. This pay disparity has been continuing

since III CPC as may be seen from following table:

Name of CPC Pay of ASI (Ministerial) Pay of ASI (Stenographer)

III CPC 330-480 330-560

IV CPC 1320- 2040 1400-2300

V CPC 4000- 6000 4500- 7000

VI CPC GP 2800 GP 4200

11.22.142 It has been stated that this pay disparity has been continuing despite the direction of

the Central Administrative Tribunal to remove it. The issue was projected before the VI CPC

by Delhi Police but the VI CPC did not make any recommendation in this regard.

11.22.143 Delhi Police has stated that ASI (Ministerial) and ASI (Stenographer) both belong

to Ministerial cadre in Delhi Police and are required to be given same pay scale particularly in

view of the fact that both are given next promotion in the post of SI (Ministerial). Accordingly,

Report of the Seventh CPC

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it has been demanded that the pay scales of various ranks in the Ministerial cadre be placed at

par with the corresponding ranks of the executive cadre as also for the Stenographer cadre.

11.22.144 The Stenographer and Ministerial cadres are two distinctly different cadres. ASI/

Stenographer earns promotion in his own cadre, the highest post of which is Inspector/

Stenographer (GP 4600) whereas ASI/Ministerial earns promotion in his own Ministerial cadre

and the highest post in that cadre is ACP (DANIPS) in GP 4800. The ASI/Stenographer in

Delhi Police is appointed as ASI/Stenographer and on successful completion of two years’

probation period is elevated and designated as Sub Inspector/ Stenographer. This being the

position, ASI/Stenographer in Delhi Police cannot be granted GP 4200 as against the

prescribed GP 2800 on his initial appointment, as he becomes entitled to GP 4200 only after

successful completion of his probation period and elevation to the post of SI/Stenographer.

11.22.145 The Commission is, therefore, not recommending any change in this regard.

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Clerical and Stenographer Cadre

11.23.35 In respect of various posts belonging to these cadres, the demands are:

i. Pay hike of Lower Grade Clerk from GP 1900 to GP 2400

ii. Higher Grade Clerk from GP 2400 to GP 4200

iii. Head Clerk from GP 4200 to GP 4600

iv. Office Superintendent from GP 4200 to GP 4800

v. Assistant Secretary/Assistant Director from GP 4600 to GP 5400 (PB-2)

vi. Dy Secretary from GP 5400 (PB-2) to GP 6600

vii. Stenographer (OG) from GP 2400 to GP 4200

viii. PA from GP 4200 to GP 4800

Report of the Seventh CPC

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ix. PS from GP 4600 to 5400 (PB-2)

x. Sr.PS from GP 4800 and after four years 5400 (PB-2) to GP 6600.

Analysis and Recommendations

11.23.36 In respect of the Clerical cadre posts, the existing pay structure up to the rank of Head

Clerk is similar to that of the posts of LDC, UDC and Assistant in Field/Subordinate offices.

Any revision of pay of these posts at par with the CSS will be applicable to the clerical posts

of UTs following the same pay structure as available in the Central Government.

11.23.37 The posts in the Stenographer cadre are already placed in the similar pay

structure available in Field Offices. The issues of parity in pay between headquarters and

field have been dealt with in the Chapter 7.1.

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Stenographers

11.23.167 A demand has been made for higher grade pay for Steno Grade-II from existing GP

4200 to GP 4600 and Sr.P.A Gr.I from GP 4600 to GP 4800 and GP 5400 (PB-3) after

completion of four years of service. They have demanded the higher pay scale in respect of

specific posts to bring parity with that of CSSS cadre posts. The demand has been justified on

the ground that the mode of recruitment is same as for the CSSS, i.e., All India Competitive

Examination with similar eligibility criteria and that all Stenographer of the rank of Steno

Grade II and above working in the GNCT of Delhi have been recruited through Staff Selection

Commission prior to Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board.

Analysis and Recommendations

11.23.168 GNCT Delhi has already upgraded the pay scales of Sr.P.A/Stenographer Gr.I,

Stenographer Grade II and Stenographer Grade III vide Orders No. 56, 57 and 58

respectively all dated 03.02.2015. Hence, no further recommendations are required.\

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11.23.195 Similarly, the pay scales for the post of Inspectors (GP 4200) should be upgraded to

GP 4600 at par with the pay scales of their counterparts in these States which is GP 4600. For

said pay hike for the post of Inspectors, they have also stated that, GNCT Delhi vide their order

dated 03.02.2015 upgraded the pay scales of Grade-II (DASS) and Stenographer Grade-II

which has been extended to Inspectors of other Departments of Delhi Government, namely

Labour, VAT, Industry etc.

Analysis and Recommendations

11.23.196 The comparison of pay scales of various posts of the Transport Department, GNCT

Delhi, with the pay scale of Regional Transport Officers of State Governments is not tenable.

11.23.197 The comparison of pay scales with DASS cadre is on account of the fact that DASS

Grade II officers are posted in field offices as Inspectors in various departments such as Labour

Department, Transport Department etc and they continue to draw their salary in GP 4600

whereas the entry level posts in such departments are in GP 4200.

11.23.198 Accordingly, demand for pay hike for the post of Inspector from GP 4200 to GP

4600 at par with the pay of DASS Grade-II has been made. Since, the upgradation of pay of

DASS cadre has been carried out by the Delhi Government unilaterally, this Commission

is not in a position to recommend rectification of such parity issues. This Commission

however feels that upgradation of pay scales of any cadre may be taken up by the

government only after assessing underlying parity issues with other cadres and

implications it may involve vis-à-vis similarly placed cadres in the same/different

departments.

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Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)

11.35.7 The Central Administrative Tribunal was set up in November 1985 after the Parliament

enacted the Administrative Tribunals Act 1985 which came into force in July 1985 for

adjudication of disputes with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons

appointed to Public Services and Posts in connection with affairs of the Union or other local

authorities within the territory of India or under the control of Government of India and for

matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Maintenance of Pay Parity with CSS/CSSS

11.35.8 Consequent on orders of DoPT in compliance with court order, the Assistants/

Stenographer Grade C/Court Masters in CAT were placed in GP 4600 w.e.f. 01.01.2006 at par

with CSS/CSSS cadre. Similarly, vide a separate DoPT Order dated 01.04.2009 the Section

Officer/PS of the CAT were granted GP 4800 and GP-5400 (PB-3) thereafter on completion

of four years of regular service w.e.f. 01.01.2006 at par with CSS/CSSS.

11.35.9 The CAT has demanded that the Commission make specific recommendations in their

report and grant same pay scale and grade pay to their officer/staff, as applicable to CSS/CSSS.

Analysis and Recommendations

11.35.10 The Section Officer/PS and the Assistant/Steno Grade-C/Court Masters of the

CAT are already placed in the same Band Pay and Grade Pay as admissible to their

counterparts in CSS/CSSS. Thus, the demand of CAT amounts to maintenance of parity.

The pay structure of CSS/CSSS has been dealt with in detail in Chapter 7.1. Hence

replacement pay applicable to CSS/CSSS will be extended to CAT as well.

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Pay Parity with CSSS

11.35.24 The Non-Gazetted Officers Association, LBSNAA has demanded pay parity with

CSSS in respect of the posts of PA/Grade-C Stenographer and PS in Subordinate/Field offices

and GP-4600 for the post of Assistant and GP-4800 for the Office Superintendent of LBSNAA

at par with their counterparts in ISTM on the ground that in ISTM, these officers are getting

higher pay being employee of the CSS cadre. The Assistants in ISTM are drawing pay in GP

4600 while those in LBSNAA are drawing GP 4200. Similarly, Section officer in ISTM is in

GP 4800 whereas Office Superintendent in LBSNAA is drawing pay in GP 4200.

11.35.25 It has been argued that this parity is necessary for improving the delivery mechanism

for providing better services to officer trainees and the common man.

Analysis and Recommendations

11.35.26 The issue has been dealt under Chapter 7.1. Hence no specific recommendations

are being made here.

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Secretariat and Non-Secretariat Staff

11.46.14 The hierarchy of Secretariat Staff in DOS and Non-Secretariat staff in ISRO is shown

below:

ISRO DOS

Senior

Assistant GP 4200

100 percent by

promotion Assistant GP 4600

100 percent by

promotion

Assistant GP 2400 Graduate-1st UDC GP 2400 Graduate–1st

Personal

Assistant GP 4200

100 percent by

promotion

Personal

Assistant GP 4200

100 percent by

promotion

Junior PA GP 2400 Graduate-1st Stenographer GP 2400 Graduate–1st

11.46.15 A demand has been made to upgrade the post of Senior Assistant in ISRO from the

present GP 4200 to GP 4600 at par with Assistant in DOS. Similarly a demand has also been

made to upgrade the post of Personal Assistant in ISRO from its present GP 4200 to GP 4600

at par with Personal Assistant in DOS. The justification given is that both Senior Assistants

and Personal Assistant in ISRO at their preceding levels are in the GP 2400 and carry the

minimum entry qualification of graduation with first class, which is the same as that of the

preceding levels of Assistants and Personal Assistants in DOS.

Analysis and Recommendations

11.46.16 The Commission has considered the parity issue between secretariat and nonsecretariat

offices in its Chapter 7.1 on Headquarters Organizations in GoI and Office Staff in

field offices. The general recommendations made therein will apply to all categories of

Administrative Staff in DOS/ISRO as well.

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Stenographers’ Cadre

11.52.21 They have sought an upgradation in pay for the posts of Stenographer Gr II,

Stenographer Gr I, Private Secretary, Senior Private Secretary, Principal Private Secretary to

bring them at par with those in the Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS).

Analysis and Recommendations

11.52.22 The ministry has forwarded to the Commission the views of CPWD in this regard.

CPWD has recommended complete pay parity with CSSS cadre for this Ministerial cadre of

CPWD.

11.52.23 The Commission has recommended that pay level for posts of Stenographers should

be common across Headquarters and field offices. Recommendations regarding this cadre are

detailed in Chapter 7.1.

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Stenographers

11.52.36 Stenographers in the Land and Development Office (L&DOs) have sought merger of

their posts with the Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS) with a view to enhancing

their pay and promotional prospects.

Analysis and Recommendations

11.52.37 The Commission notes that the Land and Development Office is an attached office of

the ministry. On the other hand, the Central Secretariat Stenographers Service is tasked with

assignments in the Central Secretariat. The Commission, in Chapter 7.1, is recommending

identical pay levels for personnel in Headquarters and in the field offices. This should address

the grievances with regard to pay for the Stenographers in the Land and Development Office.