Reminder : Double dose vaccination mandatory for Government Employees from July, 2021

As per the Government orders on 18.06.2021 (Download. PDF) it is mandatory to be fully vaccinated (double dose) for attendance of Office in July, 2021. Therefore, those who have not received vaccine without any reason, shall remain responsible for non-attendance of Office. Those who have not received vaccine on medical ground for self or family, shall obtain clearance / permission of the Head of the Department for entry into Government Office.

As far Employees of different Departments in Secretariat and all HoDs / PSU at Bhubaneswar concerned, the vaccination camp will continue till 26.06.2021 Saturday at Convention Centre, Lokseva Building premises, Bhubaneswar. Hence every employees should be vaccinated before July. 

Category wise sanction strength of OSS Cadre

In response to a RTI Application, the sanction strength and man in position of OSS Cadre has been received from Home (OSS) Departmen on 22.06.2021 as below. 

As per the above table, there is a huge vacancy in the rank of Section Officer. 

Odisha Secretariat Employees Federation submits Memorandum for Special Financial Assistance

Odisha Secretariat Employees' Federation has  submitted a Memorandum to the Hon'ble Chief Minister today praying to provide special assistance to the family members of deceased Govt servants who died of Covid 19 infection.

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Recruitment for Constable (Communication) postponed

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Updation of e - Service Book by 31st July

The online updation of Service Book and Disciplinary Proceeding data has started from the month of April, 2021. To facilitate the process, several rounds of training program have been imparted. All concerned authorities have been communicated to mobilize the required manpower and computer hardware besides undertaking regular review of the progress of updation. The Department wise and District wise progress report as on 18.06.2021 shows that very few Departments / Districts have undertaken the work in right earnest. 

Promotion of Under Secretary to the rank of Deputy Secretary

The following six Under Secretaries are promoted to the rank of Deputy Secretary in OSS Cadre.

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(Notification No.21759/OSS Dt.22.06.2021)

Sad News : Manas Ranjan Jena, Desk Officer passed away

Manas Ranjan Jena (55 yr), Desk Officer of Steel & Mines Department passes away today i.e. 22.06.2021. He was under treatment  for COVID-19 in KIIMS Hospital since last one month.

On behalf of OSS Cadre, we sincerely condole the sad demise of the Sri Jena. May the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

N.B. Within a period of two months, OSS Cadre has lost its 9 (Nine) Officers among which 4-Under Secretaries, 2-Desk Officers, 1-Section Officer and 2-Assistant Section Officers are there.

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Review meeting on pending recruitments in OPSC / OSSC / OSSSC

It is observed that some Recruitments are pending with Commissions due to clarification sought from the administrative departments. Hence a review meeting is scheduled to be held on 22.06.2021 under the Chairmanship of ACS, GA & PG Department to review pending and ongoing recruitments of OPSC, OSSC & OSSSC. 

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PFRDA (Exit and Withdrawals Under the National Pension system) Amendment Regulations 2021

PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 14th June, 2021

No. PFRDA/12/RGL/139/8.—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 52 read with sub-clause (g), (h), and (i) of sub-section 2 of Section 52 of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 2013 (Act No.23 of 2013), the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority hereby makes the following regulations to amend the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Exits and Withdrawals under the National Pension System) Regulations, 2015 namely, –

1. These regulations may be called the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Exits and Withdrawals under the National Pension System) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021.

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Free vaccination to all citizens w.e.f. 21st June : MHA advisory to follow fivefold strategy

As declared by Hon'ble Prime Minister, new vaccination strategy for Covid-19 will be implemented across the country w.e.f. 21st June, 2021. The central government will now buy 75% of vaccines and give them free of cost to states. The system of 25% vaccines being procured directly by private hospitals will continue. State governments will monitor that only ₹150 service charge is levied by private hospitals over the decided price of the vaccines,

In this regard, DO letter has been issued to all States by MHA with advisory to follow Five-fold strategy i.e. Covid Appreciate Behavior - Test - Track - Treat - Vaccination. 

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Recruitment for Sub-Inspector of Police : Age issue

- Sambad Dt.21.06.2021

Double dose vaccination mandatory to attend office

It has been decided all employees of Department / sub-ordinate offices / PSUs at Bhubaneswar must get double doses of the vaccine and attend office regularly from 1st July, 2021. In case any employee has been unable to get vaccinated for medical or some other compelling reason, s/he must apply for an exemption to the Head of the Department/ Organisation. On receipt of such application the matter can be considered on a case to case basis. Employees who are neither vaccinated nor exempted would not be permitted to attend office wef 1st July, 2021 and their absence will be treated as wilful. 

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(No.18758 Dt.18.06.2021) 

Deployment of ASOs to BMC (6th Batch)

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(21303/OSS Dt.17.06.2021) 

Functioning of Government Offices : 17th - 30th June

All Departments of the State Government and Sub-ordinate Offices in the State shall function with 50% strength of employees (officers of the rank of Deputy Secretary and above who shall attend Office daily) during 17th to 30th June, 2021. Employees who have been fully vaccinated shall attend office mandatorily. 

Suspension of family pension to a person charged with the offence of murdering

Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare

"It has, accordingly, been decided that in cases where a person eligible to receive family pension is charged with the offence of murdering the Government servant or for abetting in the commission of such an offence and the payment of family pension to him/her remains suspended under Rule 54(11-C) of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, family pension may be allowed to other eligible member of the family till the conclusion of the criminal proceedings in this regard.

Orientation program of 786 newly appointed doctors

16.06.2021

Convention Center, Lokseva Bhawan

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Addressing the orientation programme of 786 newly appointed doctors, CM Naveen_Odisha said healthcare is a primary focus area of the government and Odisha is investing more than ₹ 8500 Cr to further transform healthcare infrastructure.

Lockdown extended till 1st July with some relaxation

 

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( 3262/SRC  Dt.16.06.2021 ) 

Regarding ASO Recruitment in Odisha Secretariat

Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in Odisha Secretariat is the base level post of Odisha Secretariat Service (OSS) cadre. Home Department is the cadre controlling authority and OPSC is the recruitment agency. The selected ASOs are being posted in different departments of State Government as well as some specific Offices like O/o the Lokayukta, Food Commission, Law Commission etc. functioning in Bhubaneswar. (#The only office located outside Bhubaneswar is the Directorate of Vigilance, Cuttack) 

Stenographer Cadre in Secretariat : New Cadre rule to be framed

There is a proposal for integration / merger of DEO cadre in Secretariat with the Executive Assistant Cadre and Private Secretary cadre. Accordingly a new cadre rule may be framed. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of ACS, Home Department with Secretaries of some key departments. 

DEO Cadre in Secretariat is to be a dying cadre

There is good news for the candidates selected for recruitment to the post of Jr DEO in State Secretariat. Although they have sent medical fitness certificate to Home Department, still they are waiting for their appointment order. Their doubt regarding their appointment is now cleared. Their appointment has been approved by Government and posting will be there very soon. 

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Promotion of BEOs to the rank of Sr BEO

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Vaccination camp at Lokseva Bhawan from 17th June

It is planned for organising vaccination camp at Convention Center at Lokseva Bhawan for administration of second dose vaccine to the Government servants of different departments & Offices who have already been administered 1st Dose in the month of May, 2021. The camp is scheduled to be held from 17.06.2021 to 26.06.2021 (excluding 20.06.2021) in two sessions. 

Treatment/ regularization of hospitalization/ quarantine period during COVID-19 Pandemic

No. 13020/1/2019-Estt.(L)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
(Leave & Allowance Division)

Old JNU Campus, New Delhi

Dated the 7th June 2021

Filling up of vacant posts in time bound manner

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 3rd June, 2021

IDCOL to come under Steel & Mines Department

In Cabinet Meeting held on 09.06.2021, it is decided that IDCOL will function under Steel & Mines Department. Previously it was functioning under Industries Department. 

Odisha Ex-Serviceman (Recruitment to State Civil Services & posts) Amendment Rules, 2021

Government of Odisha has made the following rules through an amendment in Odisha Ex-Serviceman (Recruitment to State Civil Services & posts) Rules, 1985.

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(Notification No.15318 Dt.09.06.2021) 

Central Government Holiday List - 2022

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(O.M of DoPT Dated. 08.06.2021)